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
Sarah Lee, senior associate architect at Stride Treglown and founder of Future Plymouth 2030 looks into the role construction industry professionals need to play in supporting local councils achieve net zero
The LAD2 Scheme from the South West Net Zero Hub and West of England Combined Authority was selected as the winner of the Green homes upgrade of the year project category at the first Unlock Net Zero Live Awards
The Fit for the Future programme by Exeter City Council was selected as the winner of the Green homes upgrade of the year, landlord owned category at the first Unlock Net Zero Live Awards
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.
