Improving homes scientifically

Lindsey Jarvis, head of Social and Behavioural Energy Research for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, said:

“Everyone in my team thoroughly enjoyed the day and I know it has changed my thinking on a couple of our research projects through understanding the model used by Melius Homes and the issues they work through in their programmes.”

Robert Lambe, chief executive of Melius Homes, added:

“The visit to our Nottingham office and factory tour was a great opportunity to showcase our three core values of innovation, assured performance and tailored solutions in action.

“Our name Melius Homes is derived from the Latin meaning ‘make better’, which quite simply describes how we are driven to create better homes and better places for people to live today and well into the future.

“Our discussions were a good introduction to what can be achieved when we combine our skills with the behavioural scientists’ research and knowledge into people’s behaviours. We will use this in our commitment to ensure everyone will have access to a high-quality, affordable, flexible and energy-efficient home that sustains their wellbeing for the long term.”

Melius Homes is one of more than 100 UK businesses to sign a joint letter to the Prime Minister and three Secretaries of State, coordinated by the UK Green Building Council and published by the Financial Times on 15 June.

The letter called on the government to reform England’s planning system to bring it into line with the Climate Change and Environment Acts. Signatories including, Robert Lambe, support urgent amendments to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill currently going through Parliament.