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The changes shaping new homes, with housing sustainability expert, Chris Gaze. Focused, practical conversations with leaders and experts on regulation, energy, design, and the realities of delivering better homes at pace and scale. Clear, relevant conversations grounded in real-world application, brought to you by the Future Homes Hub. https://www.futurehomes.org.uk/

Episodes

  1. 1 day ago

    Starting the heat pump journey

    Electric heating in. Gas heating out. All UK home builders can see the direction of travel. One solution is heat pumps. But what do you need to know, to start your heat pump journey? Joining Chris Gaze for this episode are: Lizzie Willkinson from Ideal HeatingTim Hartwell of Miller HomesJamie Bursnell from Bellway Get all the latest hints and tips on heat pumps here. Mentioned in this episode: Coming soon: Future Homes Standard technical conference Join us in Leeds on Tues 9th June, or in London on Weds 17th June, for the Future Homes Standard technical conference - a practical event for teams looking at energy assessment, heat pumps, solar panels, ventilation, and over-heating: https://www.futurehomes.org.uk/fhs-technical-conferences

    26 min

  2. 1 day ago

    Planning for Biodiversity Net Gain

    Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) forms a core part of planning approval for many new housing developments, calling for at least a 10% measurable improvement in habitats on or off site to ensure that development leaves biodiversity in a better state than before. But exactly what is it, why it’s been brought in, and how can homebuilders stay compliant? Chris Gaze's guests for this episode are: Becky Moberley from the Planning Advisory ServicePaul Dodd, Head of Design Advice at Urban Design Learning. Get all the latest hints and tips on BNG here. Mentioned in this episode: Coming soon: Future Homes Standard technical conference Join us in Leeds on Tues 9th June, or in London on Weds 17th June, for the Future Homes Standard technical conference - a practical event for teams looking at energy assessment, heat pumps, solar panels, ventilation, and over-heating: https://www.futurehomes.org.uk/fhs-technical-conferences

    32 min

  3. 1 day ago

    Leading early and learning fast on the Future Homes Standard

    To prepare effectively for the FHS, every homebuilder, regardless of size, will benefit from establishing pilot sites with a clear, structured plan for embedding learning across their organisation. Joining Chris Gaze for this first episode of the Future Homes Podcast are: Danielle Michalska-Morris, Director of Research and Technical Innovation from Taylor WimpeyMatt Underwood, Commercial and Technical Director from Lioncourt HomesDavid Adams, strategic advisor at the Future Homes Hub. Get all the latest hints and tips on how to get ready for the Future Homes Standard here. Mentioned in this episode: Coming soon: Future Homes Standard technical conference Join us in Leeds on Tues 9th June, or in London on Weds 17th June, for the Future Homes Standard technical conference - a practical event for teams looking at energy assessment, heat pumps, solar panels, ventilation, and over-heating: https://www.futurehomes.org.uk/fhs-technical-conferences

    26 min

  4. 19 May

    Introducing the Future Homes podcast

    Housing sustainability expert Chris Gaze brings you focused, practical conversations on the realities of delivering better homes at pace and scale. These are clear, relevant conversations, grounded in real-world application, brought to you by the Future Homes Hub.

    1 min
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The changes shaping new homes, with housing sustainability expert, Chris Gaze. Focused, practical conversations with leaders and experts on regulation, energy, design, and the realities of delivering better homes at pace and scale. Clear, relevant conversations grounded in real-world application, brought to you by the Future Homes Hub. https://www.futurehomes.org.uk/

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