How do we overcome the dual challenge of building new as zero carbon as well as retrofitting our existing properties that will still be in existence in 2050?
Sarah Lewis, research and policy director at the Passivhaus Trust, highlights how Homes England’s new Healthy Homes guidance is embracing the Passivhaus standard
As part of Inside Housing’s Give Fuel Poverty a Voice campaign, in association with Aico, we speak to two experts about how planning for net zero goals can also help residents hit by the energy crisis
As Liz Truss takes over as prime minister, it promises to be a busy few months, not least on housing issues. On Ms Truss’ first day in the job, James Wilmore looks at what we can expect from her on housing policy
A Commons committee had to cancel because there was no levelling-up department minister available. With so much uncertainty, what will happen to housing policy? asks Jules Birch
Is there a better way to address the challenges that the housing sector faces today, including the challenge of decarbonisation? Our view is that a new approach, one based on collaboration, that takes a holistic view, and which places the resident at the heart of activity is required and this is why the taskforce has been established. Tina Mistry from Aico explains more.
Unlock Net Zero Live brings the UK housing and built environment sectors together to push forward bold conversations and practical solutions to decarbonise our homes and places at both pace and scale
Procurement frameworks are often seen as back-office tools, but when designed with resident wellbeing in mind they become vital levers for delivering safer and warmer homes, says Rory Evans, regional director at LHC
Being a housing provider is not easy in 2025. There are many issues that can keep you awake at night. As a regulated sector there is even more pressure and scrutiny (quite rightly) to provide consistently good service outcomes for residents, creating safe and healthy living environments for all.
City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a four-year contract to Harmony Fire to deliver fire safety improvements across 30 multi-storey residential buildings in the city centre.
