Contemporary and traditional aesthetics are combined in the roofline of 43 affordable homes that have been awarded Gold in the International Green Apple Built Environment Awards. <br> <br> Liverpool architect Denovo Design specified Redland’s Richmond tiles to help this new development blend with the surrounding slate roofs, while the roof is given a distinctly contemporary twist with brightly coloured cowls containing sun tunnels reflecting the more traditional chimneys. <br> <br> While the aesthetic of the Richmond tile with its thin leading edge was important, the technical back-up provided by Redland and supported by its 15-year Roof System Guarantee was the deciding factor. <br> <br> The roofing has been designed to accept either solar or photovoltaic panels at a later date, while the whole scheme built by Lovell, meets the lifetime homes criteria. <br> <br> www.monier.co.uk or enter E0226 on the reader enquiry card