The intention of the Yaxham Eco-homes Scheme was to apply a high-density social housing solution incorporating Passive Solar Design techniques and low environmental impact methods, re-evaluating the conventional design and construction process manifesting in a new and evolving design aesthetic espousing the best of ideologies; use less energy.

The Low-Carbon Ethos involves a process of continual improvement in reducing the carbon gas output/fossil-fuel consumption, not only of buildings in occupation, but also of the construction process itself.

While this scheme was never implemented its innovative design solutions have been adopted by the Flagship Housing Group and to be implemented in their Green Gauge Scheme.