by admin | Jul 30, 2025 | Netzero, New Build, Residential development market, Retrofitting, Sustainable Energy
The UK housing stock wasn’t designed for extreme summer heat. Most homes were built to retain warmth during long, damp winters and lack the insulation, ventilation and shading needed to cope with rising summer temperatures. As climate change drives more unpredictable...
by admin | Jun 10, 2025 | Netzero, New Build, Residential development market, Sustainable Energy
Local authorities across England are setting bold net-zero targets – reshaping how new homes are designed, built and powered. In Bristol, the council plans to deliver 24,000 zero-carbon affordable homes by 2050, with all new buildings required to be climate-resilient...
by admin | May 12, 2025 | Netzero, New Build, Residential development market, Retrofitting, Sustainable Energy
As London ramps up efforts to tackle the housing crisis, Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced plans to build on parts of the green belt to meet an ambitious target of 88,000 new homes annually – more than double the current rate. With high-density living now a necessity,...
by admin | Oct 26, 2024 | Netzero, New Build, Residential development market, Retrofitting, Sustainable Energy
The UK housing market is undergoing a significant shift toward energy efficiency, driven by government policies and a growing awareness of environmental sustainability. Councils and developers are increasingly focused on creating homes with high Energy Performance...
by admin | Aug 28, 2024 | Netzero, New Build, Residential development market, Sustainable Energy
The UK government is advancing its commitment to improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions through the Future Homes and Buildings Standards, expected to be implemented by 2025. The initiative sets stringent energy performance requirements for new homes...
