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...

📢 New webinar added to the calendar! 🏘️ 20/05/25. Sptlight on Damp and Moukd: How the application of Building Pathology can assist in alleviating many of damp amd mould challenges through accurate diagnosis and specification. goodhomes.org.uk/events/bites...

Get your submisisons in for the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards! Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the SDF.

Our March newsletter is out now! 🏡 Includes updates on events, projects and more! mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

🪄#Passivhaus lessons learnt gold dust! If you are working on #newbuild #timberframe #selfbuild or #socialhousing projects then our #HowToBuild course is for you. 👇 📆 NEXT session THIS Weds 12 March 13:00 FREE for HAs & LAs! Book now: www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/detail/...

The TCPA has raised significant concerns about the poor quality housing produced through PDR and will continue to press for reform: www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/pe...

There's still time to get your ticket for Tuesday's webinar on Infrastructure Delivery. We'll cover case studies & actionable steps on: - large-scale delivery vehicles & strategies - locally led development corporations - social and community owned infrastructure Supported by @LocalTrust.org.uk

In case you missed it - we recently published our February newsletter! Check it out here to read our latest news, including a write up of our recent annual conference! 🏡 mailchi.mp/goodhomes/gh...

💚Passivhaus & Future Homes! 💡A not-to-be-missed session on Day 1 of Futurebuild. 🤩Stellar line-up of speakers! 🗓️Tuesday 4 March: 12.30 👇Book your FREE place: www.passivhaustrust....

💻 Webinar: Planning reform update 📅 25/03 📣 For communities, councils & planners 🗣️ Speakers: - Michael Bingham OBE (Deputy Director - Planning Policy, MHCLG) - Hugh Ellis (TCPA) - Anna Aldous (Mills & Reeve) - Matthew Lickes (N. Yorkshire Council) - Helen Williams (Locality) 🎫 shorturl.at/Nr5Lu

Disadvantaged communities routinely put up with poorly designed housing development. But it doesn't need to be this way... New research presents 20 stories from across England that buck this trend, and provides 10 strategies for successful design. 🔗placealliance.org.uk/from-inequality-to-quality/

We recently published our 2 pager 2024 End of Year Summary to Highlight some of our impact from the last year. Check it out here! goodhomes.org.uk/news/gha-202... #GoodHomes #Sustainability #FutureHomes

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