Weβre excited that the GHA is an official partner of the the Housing Design Awards! @designforhomes.bsky.social π‘π
Our Chair Tom Dollard joins the judging panel, bringing expertise in low-energy homes, BPE and climate-responsive design.
β³ Deadline reminder: 10 March
π www.hdawards.org
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 π
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. ποΈ
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Our latest edition of The Brief features Tom Dollard of @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social discussing the Β£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! ποΈ
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Good Homes - Beyond Net Zeroβ 28 January 2026 | 09:00 - 17:00 | British Library Knowledge Centre, London, NW1 2DB Join the Good Homes Alliance and South East Consortium for a new and exciting joint networking and knowledge sharing event, bringing together the GHAβs annual Good Homes Conference and SECβs Sustainability AM. Healthy Buildings Conference 2026. 26th February 2026 | 13:00-17:45 followed by drinks and networking until 19:30. 150 Holborn, London EC1N 2NS The ASBP is celebrating its 10th annual Healthy Buildings Conference! Highlights include: - A keynote talk from Professor Stephen Holgate, MRC Clinical Professor of Immunopharmacology, UKRI Clean Air Champion and Special Advisor to the RCP on Air Quality - Sessions with expert speakers on PFAS and POPS in construction products, WELL Building case studies, indoor air quality research at UoYork, and the health & wellbeing benefits of natural paints. - Speakers from Henning Larsen, Overbury, Introba, University of York, Environment Agency, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint and a panel discussion chaired by Simon Jones, host of the Air Quality Matters Podcast. - Drinks and networking with a spectacular view over London to celebrate our 10th conference!
Donβt miss these in-person conferences coming up in London. Spaces are limited. Thereβs an excellent line-up of speakers at both events. Check out the keynotes!
28 Jan 2026 @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social
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Itβs 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. ποΈ
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π’ 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
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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!
π‘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
Smiling man with glasses in a passport style photo. Text reads: 'Speaker Announcement! Larry Tate, Good Homes Alliance. Speaker - Planning'.
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 GHAβs Local Authority Network, a collaborative forum that brings together stakeholders for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
Finance β and financial incentives for new development and retrofit β are key to the delivery of sustainable, net zero housing.
Join our webinar next week find out about the GHAβs recent finance work! πΈπ‘
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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 π‘
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Solar panel efficiency record broken in big boost for renewable energy
π£ Last chance to book for our upcoming webinar! Acoustic challenges β and solutions β for ASHPs in new-build homes & retrofit
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#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 ‡οΈ
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 UKβs green economy and damaging our global credibility at a time of escalating climate risks.
@shaunspiers1.bsky.social respondsπ
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, weβll 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 Townβs programme and be brave in βimagining the best way of livingβ 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
π° The GHA September Newsletter is out now!
π«Discover our upcoming events
πWe welcome our new Programme Director
πLatest net zero planning news
πΏUpdates on water efficiency
π£Welcome a new member and read member updates and achievements
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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
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π‘π²π π―πΏπΆπ²π³πΆπ»π΄ | How can the governmentβs 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 π 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 βwater-smartβ homes due to mounting water stress in the UK. #Housing #Construction #Water
πShout-out to Northern Ireland housebuilders Fraser Millar for embracing the Passivhaus methodology at scale!
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Hear more about the 219-home development targeting the Passive House Institute Low Energy Building standard at the Passivhaus Conference: https://ukphc.org.uk/
