
PROJECTS - NEW BUILD
There is a growing trend among new build development of no‑waste, low‑carbon materials, high insulation, solar-ready designs, wildlife-friendly features—targeting net‑zero in-use homes by 2030. A lot of houseuilders are now installing triple glazig, heat-recovery, and EV charging in new developments
In terms of future trends in this area balcony solar panels may soon be allowed for flats and rentals—a government plan aiming to triple UK solar capacity by 2030. Potential savings ~£500/year per household theguardian.com.
ammmmmmjmj Barratt Developments plans to build London flats to Passivhaus standards, reducing emissions by ~92% and heating bills by ~60% through airtight design and heat pumps thetimes.co.uk. with smaller builders (like Greencore Homes) increasingly lead in embodied-carbon-free, net-zero projects—complementing larger developers’ effort.
Please feel free to contact us if you seek certifications like Passivhaus, Code Level 4/5, Zero Carbon Ready, or EPC A, and we can help with key systems: airtightness testing, MVHR installation, heat-pumps, PV+battery sets. We camabout biodiversity features (nesting boxes, green corridors). We can also assist in checking local planning support: some areas incentivize future‑ready green homes. Please let us know if you want more information on a specific project, certifications, or financing options and how our Planning Cosultancy ad Architectural Services can deliver sustainale home improvements.
