A reminder that the NPPF consultation is open for responses until 10/03 - with some key amendments. We urge GHA members to respond and will be making our own response.

That was a fun experiment. Overall, a pretty good attempt at bringing retrofit to the masses I thought If you missed it, catch it here 👇

Last month we were delighted to welcome 4 new members to our alliance, showing their leadership in the industry, and their commitment to go beyond business as usual and collaborate to deliver homes fit for the 21st century. 🏘️ Join these forward thinking organisations goodhomes.org.uk/join-the-gha

Our latest edition of The Brief features Tom Dollard of @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social discussing the £15bn Warm Homes Plan, Westminster retrofit first, ARB protection of function, and the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion. Listen and subscribe here open.spotify.com/episode/6jKg...

Happy holidays from the team here at the Good Homes Alliance! Our final newsletter of the year is out now. Check it out to discover latest news, events, and we're delighted to welcome 4 new members this month! 🏘️ mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

Don’t miss these in-person conferences coming up in London. Spaces are limited. There’s an excellent line-up of speakers at both events. Check out the keynotes! 28 Jan 2026 @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social goodhomes.org.uk/good-homes-b... 26 Feb 2026 @asbpuk.bsky.social asbp.org.uk/healthybuild...

It’s now December and I hope you are keeping well. This winter season, at the Good Homes Alliance CIC we are inviting our members and wider community to reflect on, and share, what we need for homes to bring comfort and joy. 🏘️ goodhomes.org.uk/news/comfort...

📢 Our November newsletter is out now! - Events (including our 2026 conference!) - Opportunity to join the GHA board - Member opportunities - New Towns Taskforce report response - Healthy Homes Standard response mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

Dr Tom Dollard will be speaking on the Adaptation panel at @centreforlondon.bsky.social London Conference 2025 on Monday! As Chair of the Good Homes Alliance, he'll be sharing practical solutions on how we can increase the supply of low carbon homes in London. If you are there, don't miss him!

🏡We've responded to the New Towns Taskforce Report to Government. Read it here: goodhomes.org.uk/news/the-goo...

Larry will be the key speaker for the breakout session on planning - claim your place for the launch and get early access to the report by signing up here: bit.ly/4mVsFof @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social

Next announcement for the Local Climate Report! Larry Tate has a background in architecture and has been with the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) for over four years. He leads the GHA’s Local Authority Network, a collaborative forum that brings together stakeholders for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.

Finance – and financial incentives for new development and retrofit – are key to the delivery of sustainable, net zero housing. Join our webinar next week find out about the GHA’s recent finance work! 💸🏡 goodhomes.org.uk/events/innov...

Gas plays dwindling role in UK power price as #renewables roll-out accelerates www.edie.net/gas-plays-dw...

2025 autumn update: Local authorities setting the standard for net zero homes 🏡 goodhomes.org.uk/news/local-a...

Solar panel efficiency record broken in big boost for renewable energy

📣 Last chance to book for our upcoming webinar! Acoustic challenges – and solutions – for ASHPs in new-build homes & retrofit goodhomes.org.uk/events/acous... #ASHP #retrofit #newbuild #construction #homes #housing

New developments have become increasingly car-centric, leaving people "trapped behind the wheel." Our latest blog explores how new towns can offer real transport choice from day one ⤵️

Some thoughts on the strange death of Tory environmentalism, the tragedy of a once great party in intellectual collapse, and the fears Badenoch's desperate attacks on climate action might just work. www.businessgreen.com/blog-post/45...

Scrapping the Climate Change Act would be a reckless and indefensible move, undermining the UK’s green economy and damaging our global credibility at a time of escalating climate risks. @shaunspiers1.bsky.social responds👇

We have enjoyed speaking with social housing residents living in 1920s-1940s local council-built homes across the UK. Their warmth, energy, and creativity have been inspiring. Now, we’ll analyse the insights to develop a catalogue of scalable Net-Zero design solutions for home transformation.

It's time to capture the post-war spirit of the 1946 New Town’s programme and be brave in ‘imagining the best way of living’ in the new towns as plans for the programme progress, says the TCPA's Katy Lock. www.tcpa.org.uk/new-towns-ti... #NewTowns #UrbanExtension #NewTownsTaskforce #NewCommunities

📰 The GHA September Newsletter is out now! 🎫Discover our upcoming events 🎉We welcome our new Programme Director 🍃Latest net zero planning news 🚿Updates on water efficiency 📣Welcome a new member and read member updates and achievements mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

Planning reform given big emphasis in Rachel Reeves' statement today, including key measures from last week's Planning and Infrastructure Bill. For a breakdown of 5 major changes, check out this recent blog from @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social and me www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/five...

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 | How can the government’s new climate plan deliver the carbon cuts needed alongside real benefits for people and the economy? With the plan due very soon, we've set out five tests to help evaluate whether it'll be a success. Full details 👉 green-alliance.org.uk/briefing/fiv...

With the New Homes Accelerator already pledging support for up to 48,600 homes, prioritising health and sustainability is crucial. The GHA, + its members & partners, are at the forefront of this. However, scaling these initiatives is essential to ensure that all new homes meet these vital standards

Water scarcity is, and will increasingly be an issue. The GHA recently published a new guide "Water Efficiency and Reuse in Housing" with the aim to respond to the urgent need for ‘water-smart’ homes due to mounting water stress in the UK. #Housing #Construction #Water

🙌Shout-out to Northern Ireland housebuilders Fraser Millar for embracing the Passivhaus methodology at scale! www.passivhaustrust.... Hear more about the 219-home development targeting the Passive House Institute Low Energy Building standard at the Passivhaus Conference: https://ukphc.org.uk/

Today is #WorldCarFreeDay. Too many neighbourhoods & cities are designed around cars, & prioritise vehicle movement on our streets. This blog explores how changing & reducing how we use cars can bring a huge range of benefits for people & the planet. www.tcpa.org.uk/low-traffic-...

The TCPA Annual Conference '25 will explore: > Community action in sustainable development > The Planning & Infrastructure Bill's impact on the environment > Ambitious approaches to nature recovery + more Join us in London on 27 Nov for lively discussion & future-focused thinking shorturl.at/eyVV7

We've produced a wealth of guidance & resources to support those interested in long-term stewardship. On 16 October our webinar will explore the practical realities of ongoing management & stewardship of large scale new communities, & wider placemaking and governance. www.tcpa.org.uk/event/stewar...

🌱 Big changes at GHA — we’re saying goodbye to Programme Director Julian Brooks after nearly 10 years! 📅 24 Sept: Water Efficiency & Reuse webinar 🔊 Oct: Air Source Heat Pumps & Noise session Read the newsletter for industry news + Julian’s farewell 👇 mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

🔊 Air Source Heat Pumps are vital for decarbonising homes but noise can be a real barrier Join acoustics expert Jack Harvie-Clark on for a webinar on ASHP noise rules + smart design solutions 🗓️ Tue 7 Oct | 12–13 | Online 💷 Free for GHA/BPN members | £20+VAT others goodhomes.org.uk/events/acous...

England faces worsening dry conditions 🌾💧 Our new Water Efficiency & Reuse in Housing guide couldn’t be more timely — packed with case studies & best practice for creating water-smart homes in a changing climate. kb.goodhomes.org.uk/guidance/wat...

We recently published our July newsletter! Find out what events we have coming up, discover our new water guide, and read what recent changes have come in at GHA board level, and more! mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

Don't miss tomorrow's TCPA webinar, where we'll be discussing the latest updates on planning reform and strategic planning. Get your ticket: www.tcpa.org.uk/event/planni... #PlanningReform #PlanningBill #NPPF #Nature #HealthyHomes #Climate #NetZeroHomes #StrategicPlanning

Just launched! 🌍💧 Water Efficiency and Reuse in Housing – a new industry guide to help tackle water stress through smarter homes. Practical advice, case studies, and policy-ready strategies for housing pros. goodhomes.org.uk/news/water-g...

Interesting evening with the @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social at the launch of their Water efficiency and reuse in housing guide. Excited by the case studies and case for including water efficiency alongside energy efficiency and net Zero retrofits. kb.goodhomes.org.uk/wp-content/u...

We 💙 Passivhaus site visits! Some of the Passivhaus Trust team visited Lexden Garden Block B, an 8-storey social housing scheme & early exemplar of @ealingcouncil.bsky.social recent commitment to Passivhaus for new buildings. Read more 👇 www.passivhaustrust.... @beyondcarbon.bsky.social

💷 The current system of developer contributions is failing to capture the money needed for affordable homes, essential infrastructure & social facilities. 💷 A report by the University of Cambridge Dp't of Land Economy & the TCPA makes the case for fundamental reform. www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/de...

📢 Work in construction or retrofitting? Help us identify the skills and knowledge gaps limiting whole-house retrofits in the UK. Architects, engineers, retrofit designers/coordinators—please share your experience via our short survey and help shape future training in HE, FE and CPD. Closes 8 Aug.

🔥 The June GHA newsletter is out now! Catch up on upcoming events, tools for embodied carbon + overheating, our latest water efficiency guidance, and winners of the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 🏆🌍 📩 Read now: mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh... #SustainableHousing #NetZero

🏆 The Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards #ESBA winners are in! Congrats to The Seed Cohousing, EcoCocon, and PACER for leading the way in low-carbon, high-performance homes. 🌱 @passivhaustrust.bsky.social @asbpuk.bsky.social goodhomes.org.uk/news/exempla...

And the winners of the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards are . . .

📢 3 weeks! Join the Building Performance Network & GHA in London on 2/7 for our symposium diving into the latest in Building Performance Evaluation (BPE). 🌍 Retrofit, net zero, smart data, performance gaps – all covered. 🍻+drinks & networking after! 🔗 Register now: goodhomes.org.uk/events/bpn-2...

🏠 We published our May newsletter last week! Check it out here: mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

Next week! 🔦 Spotlight on Damp & Mould Join us as we explore the complex challenges facing landlords and residents — and how Building Pathology can help! Hear from the creators of the Baily Garner Damp & Mould Toolkit. 🎤 Talk + Q&A 📅 Don’t miss it! goodhomes.org.uk/events/bites...

The judges have deliberated – and the Exemplar Sustainable Building Awards shortlist has dropped! https://esba.uk #Shortlist #ThursdayThoughts #Passivhaus #HealthyHomes #GameChangers #ArchitectureAwards #SustainableLiving #BetterBuildings #NetZero #AlwaysLearning 1/3

🎉 Our packed April newsletter is out! Join our Bitesize Webinar on Damp & Mould, explore the new Early Stage Embodied Carbon Tool, and save the date for the BPN Summer Symposium ☀️ Plus: Vanguard Network wins, fresh reports in the GHA Knowledge Base & more partner news! mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...