About Greenwood
Homes of quiet permanence, made with the landscape.
We are a residential developer and design studio. Our work brings together architecture, landscape and craft to create homes that feel calm, generous and rooted in place.
Our Story
A practice rooted in place.
Greenwood Housing was founded on a simple conviction: a home should improve the place it stands in. That means respecting the land, inviting light and air inside, and building with materials that will still be beautiful decades from now.
Our developments are deliberately limited in number so that each receives the attention it deserves, from the first site study to the final coat of lime plaster.
Our Approach
Three principles that shape every project.
Site First
We study each site before drawing a line: its trees, water, soil, sun path and breezes. The landscape sets the plan, never the other way round.
One Team
Architects, engineers, landscape designers and site teams work together from concept to handover, so the home built is the home drawn.
Built to Last
We specify materials that weather well and detail them to be maintained easily, favouring longevity over fashion.
Sustainability
Environmental responsibility, designed in from the start.
Our environmental design principles. Project-specific performance data and certifications are published on each project page where they have been verified.
Orientation & Shade
Buildings are placed to limit harsh afternoon sun and capture prevailing breezes, with deep overhangs and shaded verandas.
Daylight & Ventilation
Rooms are planned for natural light and cross-ventilation, reducing dependence on artificial lighting and air conditioning.
Water
Rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and permeable landscapes are designed into each site layout.
Landscape
Mature trees are retained wherever possible, and new planting favours native, low-maintenance species.
Materials
We prefer low-carbon masonry, lime-based finishes and responsibly sourced timber, chosen for durability.
Construction
Careful site management limits waste, protects topsoil and keeps disturbance to neighbours and ecology to a minimum.
Visit Us
See the craft in person.
Walk through a residence with our team and discuss the home you have in mind.