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
Retrofit helps homes remain comfortable year-round, so smart design and communication are key, writes Gary Lawson, managing director at Sustainable Building Services Ltd
The shortlist has been revealed for the Unlock Net Zero Awards 2025, which celebrate the individuals, teams and organisations behind innovative net zero solutions
David Pierpoint from The Retrofit Academy calls for a focus on developing the skills for the high-quality retrofitting of 27 million existing homes to make them healthier, warmer and more sustainable
The awards held this year on the 26th June in partnership with the British Property Federation will be hosted by meteorologist and ITV presenter Laura Tobin
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.
