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Elmsbrook: A Pioneering Eco-Town in the UK Elmsbrook isn't just a town; it's a blueprint for a greener future. This groundbreaking development in the UK boasts: Ultra-Efficient Homes: Passivhaus certified buildings minimize energy needs, creating a comfortable living environment with minimal environmental impact. Solar Powerhouse: Solar panels on every roof will soon form the UK's largest residential solar array, harnessing clean energy for the entire community. Net-Zero on the Horizon: Elmsbrook is on track to become one of the UK's first truly zero-carbon communities, thanks to its commitment to sustainability. Thriving Green Spaces: A whopping 40% of the development is dedicated to parks and wild areas, promoting biodiversity and fostering a connection with nature. Zero Waste to Landfill: Smart waste management keeps waste out of landfills, leading to a 30% reduction in the project's carbon footprint. Sustainable Travel: Elmsbrook prioritizes eco-friendly ways to get around. Cycle paths, pedestrian walkways, and readily available public transport with live updates in homes make car-free living a breeze. Electric vehicle charging points and an electric car club further encourage sustainable choices. Elmsbrook is a shining example of how we can build thriving communities that live in harmony with the environment. #SustainableLiving #EcoCommunity

Our team delighted yesterday afternoon to be in attendance at the official opening of LowCO, a low carbon, low energy, low water use sustainable housing initiative by Fletcher Living located in Waiata Shores, Takanini, Auckland. The Honourable, Chris Penk MP Minister of Building and Construction cut the (suitably sustainable) hemp ribbon to open the development. LowCo is an innovative pilot home project, and is the result of impressive collaboration between many, many organisations who asked how could they help achieve the vision that had been laid out. That group rightly proud. Also a proud UDINZ moment, as that illustrious group of collaborators included quite a few of our members: Fletcher Living (plus many across the Fletcher Building Group) and Watercare Services Limited were the key collaborators, but the group also involved Watersmart and Beca, with NZGBC undertaking the rating and awarding the home a 10 Homestar rating! The objective was a home with seven times less carbon than a standard New Zealand built home that is healthier, warmer, drier and more sustainable over its life cycle (that's embodied and operational savings on water, energy and materials). Data will be collected over an initial three year period (of tenancy) to demonstrate the concept works. Great to see this exemplar (a 3 Bedroom 11/2 Bath stand alone home) and its townhouse terrace “cousins” down the road (four homes in total) - leading the way on what can be done. Check out the link to more information on Fletcher Livings website in the comments below. We’ll look forward to hearing from the team on what they've done, conducting a site tour and sharing further technical case study material once developed. All the IP to be made freely available in the interests of the sector contributing towards the heavy lifting to come on climate change. #ConnectCollaborateCommunity #ResilientSustainableHealthy #whereindustryandInsightmeet #ProudMemberMoment #OurPlansfortheFuture #LowCO #WaiataShores Andrew E. Nicola Tagiston Steven Evans

#IndustryNews As low-carbon buildings become the norm, the potential for creating green jobs through retrofitting existing buildings is immense. This not only contributes to the sustainability of our environment but also opens up exciting opportunities for job creation in the green building sector. Research shows the potential of government investment in a green recovery: 1.5 million direct green building jobs and $150 billion in GDP by 2030. Read more: https://bit.ly/3yDejVp #HighPerformanceBuildings #CanadianHomeBuilders #NetZero #NetZeroEnergy #SustainableBuilding #HomeBuilding #HomeBuilders #Efficiency #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingHomes #EnergyEfficiency #NetZero #GreenHome

💡 Great insight from Celia Harrison, Investment Director in our Property team, discussing the benefits of #CoLiving with New Private Markets.   As a way to tackle two of our most pressing challenges – climate change and the housing crisis – we believe co-living represents a highly attractive long-term growth opportunity.    In the UK, for example, we urgently need to build more quality homes – but our existing #housing stock already accounts for about one-sixth of all #carbonemissions. Co-living developments can help address this through retrofitting, smart design, on-site renewables and shared resources – while also reducing social isolation and loneliness.   For more about the growth of this market (and some of our own projects), check out Celia’s article here: https://lnkd.in/ekKWGuey PEI | #realestate #property #sustainability #coliving

How Hill Group UK is building a healthier future. 🏠Building high-performance homes: The Hill Group utilises Passivhaus principles, Active Homes standards, and similar approaches to create energy-efficient living spaces. ♻️ Reducing our carbon footprint: The Hill Group has already reduced scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40.4%, exceeding biodiversity gain standards. 💚 Embracing sustainable practices: The Hill Group incorporates on-site renewable energy sources and innovative construction methods. 🌳 Landscape-led placemaking: The Hill Group designs communities around green spaces, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting wellbeing. ❤️ Building for a healthy life: The Hill Group implements the Building for a Healthy Life tool in their projects, ensuring they benefit both people and nature. #HillGroup #Sustainability #Passivhaus #SustainableFuture

What comes to mind when you hear the word “infrastructure”? Maybe you think of bridges, roads, or transit systems. Perhaps you think of water or waste systems. But how about housing? Read Victoria Barclay’s new blogpost, reflecting on sustainable housing and our recent event with Dr. Andréanne Doyon! https://ow.ly/FHSo50QAqxp

iBUILD Director, Eric Traub, author of iBUILD GREEN, lays out the challenges and consequences of building green in the affordable housing sector. Don't miss out on the conversation. Lets hear your thoughts! Reall United Nations Habitat for Humanity International #Greenbuilding #sustainablehousing #sustainableconstruction #SDGs #SDG11 #carbonfootprint #inclusivefinance #housingfinance #CAHF #affordablehousing #housingtech #greenfinance #emergingeconomies #construction #sustainablecities

Demand for #sustainable buildings is surging in the Middle East and Africa. Despite challenges like high initial costs and lack of knowledge, the region is leading in green real estate demand, driven by the belief in substantial property value impact. #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #RealEstate #MEA

I know this is going to sound indescribably dorky, but I love our Project Compass tool. It's a really elegant, fun way to organize all the factors that can be part of a project's performance strategy—and of understanding how less obvious considerations, like biophilic design elements and community engagement interweave with those power and water goals. Like all good tools, I think it probably reveals more about the people working with it than anything—so in the hands of a passionate, insightful leader (like, say, Beth Lavelle), it's a glorious discovery tool! (see, I warned you... dorky!) #designforhumans #sustainabledesign

The Project Compass is an exclent tool to scope out what is important to the developement team and set project goals.