News
Site Visits September 2008- Bookings now open!
Posted: 16 Jul 2008 1:53 pm
This year the Good Homes Alliance has 3 site visits to offer in September: on the 16th (Swan Country Homes, Cornwall), 18th (Ecos Homes, Somerset) and 30th (Crest Nicholson BioRegional Quinmtain and Chalk Hill Contemporary, Sussex).
All are great opportunities to see sustainable construction in action, as all of the sites will be incomplete, and all are very different: 4 of our Developer Members are showing us their latest projects, and will be discussing first hand the technical details of materials, targets and specifications, problems and sucesses encountered on site, as well as lessons learned.
Please see the events page for more information.
Each visit is £50 (plus VAT) each - Free to GHA Members
All are great opportunities to see sustainable construction in action, as all of the sites will be incomplete, and all are very different: 4 of our Developer Members are showing us their latest projects, and will be discussing first hand the technical details of materials, targets and specifications, problems and sucesses encountered on site, as well as lessons learned.
Please see the events page for more information.
Each visit is £50 (plus VAT) each - Free to GHA Members
LowCarb4Real Workshop
Posted: 01 Jul 2008 11:55 am
This is one of 6 LowCarb4Real workshops taking place in
June, July and September.
The workshops will enable us to share knowledge and understanding with academics and others in
the industry as, together, we seek to explore the issues.
At the workshops you will:
• Hear the research evidence from Stamford Brook and other field
trials.
• Hear about the experience of the Good Homes Alliance, who
are seeking to achieve and monitor code levels 3 and 4 housing
now.
• Explore your views and discuss the implications for:
• The way new housing is designed
• The way new housing is constructed
• The whole new housing production process.
June, July and September.
The workshops will enable us to share knowledge and understanding with academics and others in
the industry as, together, we seek to explore the issues.
At the workshops you will:
• Hear the research evidence from Stamford Brook and other field
trials.
• Hear about the experience of the Good Homes Alliance, who
are seeking to achieve and monitor code levels 3 and 4 housing
now.
• Explore your views and discuss the implications for:
• The way new housing is designed
• The way new housing is constructed
• The whole new housing production process.
Good Homes- not just about carbon reduction
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 11:13 am
Our Good Homes for the Good Life event on June 12th was well attended and very informative and interesting covering the health, neighbourhood and well-being aspects of Good Homes. We've had great feedback so far (not least about the cakes!). Some of the presentations are online now in the library- please feel free to take a look. The others will be added as soon as possible.
Details of our September site visits will be posted very soon!
Watch this space, or sign up to our newsletter if you haven't already: Email info@goodhomes.org.uk to be kept updated.
Details of our September site visits will be posted very soon!
Watch this space, or sign up to our newsletter if you haven't already: Email info@goodhomes.org.uk to be kept updated.
Good Homes for the Good Life: June 12th
Posted: 02 Jun 2008 12:29 pm
Our next event "Good Homes for the Good Life" will be held at the Prince's Foundation, Charlotte Road, London.
This event is all about going beyond bricks and mortar and thinking about the wider picture of housing: are housbuilders and developers thinking enough about health and happiness? About walkable neighbourhoods, allergies, social cohesion, green lifestyles and well-being? what kind of people and society evolve from poorly designed homes?
Please see the events page for more information.
Some places are still available, but space is limited so do email info@goodhomes.org.uk
to ensure you don't miss out.
This event is sponsored by English Partnerships and RedTree.
This event is all about going beyond bricks and mortar and thinking about the wider picture of housing: are housbuilders and developers thinking enough about health and happiness? About walkable neighbourhoods, allergies, social cohesion, green lifestyles and well-being? what kind of people and society evolve from poorly designed homes?
Please see the events page for more information.
Some places are still available, but space is limited so do email info@goodhomes.org.uk
to ensure you don't miss out.
This event is sponsored by English Partnerships and RedTree.
GHA and LowCarb4Real
Posted: 02 Jun 2008 12:24 pm
There is strong research evidence to show that there is a large gap between theory and practice when it comes to carbon emissions from new housing. If the Government targets for very low and zero carbon housing are to be realised it is vital that the performance gap is closed. The LowCarb4Real project seeks to work with industry to explore the implications of the research evidence from the Stamford Brook sustainable housing field trial, learn from the experiences of early attempts to build low carbon housing and to find ways of tackling the problems and improving performance.
See attached workshop invitation and do email simon@goodhomes.org.uk for more information
See attached workshop invitation and do email simon@goodhomes.org.uk for more information
Please take a moment for our on-line survey
Posted: 12 May 2008 1:09 pm
We are conducting this survey to identify the industry’s views on sustainable construction technology and the support that the industry may need to achieve low carbon energy efficient homes.
It should liiterally take a minute, and your views are really important in allowing us to feed back to the government as well as informing our own prgramme of events and research.
Please click here for the survey
Many thanks- watch this space for the results...
It should liiterally take a minute, and your views are really important in allowing us to feed back to the government as well as informing our own prgramme of events and research.
Please click here for the survey
Many thanks- watch this space for the results...
Good Homes for the Good Life - book now!
Posted: 07 May 2008 12:07 pm
This event is all about going beyond bricks and mortar and thinking about the wider picture of housing: are housbuilders and developers thinking enough about health and happiness? About walkable neighbourhoods, allergies, social cohesion, green lifestyles and well-being?
Please see the events page for more information and Email info@goodhomes.org.uk
to book a place.
Following up from our "Seminal" Monitoring Event...
Posted: 06 May 2008 4:20 pm
Our recent event, in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust, was really well attended and the feedback was great- it was even described as seminal by Fionn Stephenson of Oxford Brookes University, and we are planning to follow up with a GHA think paper on this topic. At the event, participants were given the first viewing of detailed monitoring data from a leading development at Bladon in Oxfordshire and several monitoring companies displayed their new and developing products.
Interestingly, the experts present stressed the importance of questionnaires and resident feedback as essential tools for meaningful monitoring. The GHA will explore this further in our forthcoming think paper, which is due to be published next month.
The presentations are now available in the library.
Interestingly, the experts present stressed the importance of questionnaires and resident feedback as essential tools for meaningful monitoring. The GHA will explore this further in our forthcoming think paper, which is due to be published next month.
The presentations are now available in the library.
Are you delivering sustainable construction?
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 4:02 pm
Burdens Environmnetal:
A full day of exhibitions & seminars - all in the beautiful setting of the Eden Project.
The day’s seminars will include presentations on:*
Biomass boilers
Solar thermal heating
Structural insulation and blocks
Permeable paving solutions
Ground air heating and ventilation
District heating systems
Bacterial cleaning
Anaerobic digestion
Product Demonstrations & Trade Stands
As well as exhibitions from the above speakers there will also be live demonstrations including the chance to see products and meet representatives
from the following areas:*
Building services
Building systems
Consumables
Drainage
Green roofs
Logistics
Renewables
Resource management
SUDS
Water management
Water treatment
Last years sustainable construction event was a huge success for Burdens Environmental with over 100 delegates attending.
A full day of exhibitions & seminars - all in the beautiful setting of the Eden Project.
The day’s seminars will include presentations on:*
Biomass boilers
Solar thermal heating
Structural insulation and blocks
Permeable paving solutions
Ground air heating and ventilation
District heating systems
Bacterial cleaning
Anaerobic digestion
Product Demonstrations & Trade Stands
As well as exhibitions from the above speakers there will also be live demonstrations including the chance to see products and meet representatives
from the following areas:*
Building services
Building systems
Consumables
Drainage
Green roofs
Logistics
Renewables
Resource management
SUDS
Water management
Water treatment
Last years sustainable construction event was a huge success for Burdens Environmental with over 100 delegates attending.
GHA Press and PR - Plus GHA Members: Sustainable Homes Press release and events
Posted: 07 Apr 2008 4:21 pm
GHA Press releases and articles are now available in the Library...
Please also see a press release there from Sustainable Homes re. the launch of its new Sustainable index - SHIFT
Sustainable Homes Index For Tomorrow is the new benchmarking tool offering a comprehensive independent assessment of the sustainability of local authorities, housing associations, ALMOs or LSVTs and a ranking on performance.
Please also see below for details of their code assessor and other events....
Please also see a press release there from Sustainable Homes re. the launch of its new Sustainable index - SHIFT
Sustainable Homes Index For Tomorrow is the new benchmarking tool offering a comprehensive independent assessment of the sustainability of local authorities, housing associations, ALMOs or LSVTs and a ranking on performance.
Please also see below for details of their code assessor and other events....
Book now for our next GHA event on April 23rd: Monitoring, proving real carbon reductions
Posted: 07 Apr 2008 2:22 pm
Please see the flyer (below) for all the info. Come to listen to the experts and chat with a range of companies displaying the latest technologies and tools, in the stunning UCL Bartlett Cruciform building.
Confirmed companies include a range of suppliers of in-house displays from Green Energy Options – making energy visible, Microwatt and the EcoMeter, DIY Kyoto and the Wattson energy meter, Ivory Egg and the Enocean wireless & batteryless sensing system. Acis and Viridis Technology will also be there to show us their latest systems.
We also have data loggers from Eltek, thermographic cameras from Flir, data storage from the Meter Registry and complete monitoring services from BSRIA.
Speakers include the Usable Building Trust, Oxford Brookes, the Energy Saving Trust, English Partnerships and Kingerlee Homes and the event is sponsored by the Energy Saving Trust.
Please email Lilja on: info@goodhomes.org.uk to book a place.
Confirmed companies include a range of suppliers of in-house displays from Green Energy Options – making energy visible, Microwatt and the EcoMeter, DIY Kyoto and the Wattson energy meter, Ivory Egg and the Enocean wireless & batteryless sensing system. Acis and Viridis Technology will also be there to show us their latest systems.
We also have data loggers from Eltek, thermographic cameras from Flir, data storage from the Meter Registry and complete monitoring services from BSRIA.
Speakers include the Usable Building Trust, Oxford Brookes, the Energy Saving Trust, English Partnerships and Kingerlee Homes and the event is sponsored by the Energy Saving Trust.
Please email Lilja on: info@goodhomes.org.uk to book a place.
Download: Programme Flyer- Monitoring, measuring real carbon reductions April 23rd final.pdf
Postgraduate courses at the Centre for Alternative Technology's Graduate School of the Environment
Posted: 07 Apr 2008 2:18 pm
The Graduate School of the Environment (GSE) offers a range of inspirational post-graduate programmes. A unique combination of leading professionals, academics and authors create innovative solutions at Europe's leading Environmental centre.
As well as providing information and interactive displays to the public, CAT has been host to courses and consultancy for universities, business, local government and NGOs for over 30 years. Courses offered are:
MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies (AEES)
MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies (AEES) by Distance Learning (starting September 2008.)
MSc Renewable Energy in the Built Environment (REBE)
Professional Diploma in Architecture with Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies (starting September 2008.)
Please see www.cat.org.uk/graduateschool for more info...
As well as providing information and interactive displays to the public, CAT has been host to courses and consultancy for universities, business, local government and NGOs for over 30 years. Courses offered are:
MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies (AEES)
MSc Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies (AEES) by Distance Learning (starting September 2008.)
MSc Renewable Energy in the Built Environment (REBE)
Professional Diploma in Architecture with Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies (starting September 2008.)
Please see www.cat.org.uk/graduateschool for more info...
AECB CarbonLite Programme
Posted: 07 Apr 2008 2:16 pm
Training courses for low energy, low carbon building design
To help work towards the 2016 ‘zero carbon’ target, AECB (the sustainable building association) has developed the CarbonLite Programme (CLP) – a set of three standards for dramatically improved building energy performance together with a series of six practical training courses providing expert guidance in achieving the low energy standards and in using Passivhaus design software.
The programme is pleased to announce dates for three of its training courses over the coming months.
Designing Low Energy, Low Carbon Buildings, Understanding Energy in Buildings: how buildings work as an energy system and CarbonLite in Practice: Focus on the UEA Campus.
Please see their website www.carbonlite.org.uk for more info or contact:
Email sally@aecb.net | Tel: 0845 456 9773
To help work towards the 2016 ‘zero carbon’ target, AECB (the sustainable building association) has developed the CarbonLite Programme (CLP) – a set of three standards for dramatically improved building energy performance together with a series of six practical training courses providing expert guidance in achieving the low energy standards and in using Passivhaus design software.
The programme is pleased to announce dates for three of its training courses over the coming months.
Designing Low Energy, Low Carbon Buildings, Understanding Energy in Buildings: how buildings work as an energy system and CarbonLite in Practice: Focus on the UEA Campus.
Please see their website www.carbonlite.org.uk for more info or contact:
Email sally@aecb.net | Tel: 0845 456 9773
Next GHA event: Monitoring: Proving real carbon reductions : informing a low carbon future 13.30-17.30, 23rd April, UCL, London
Posted: 05 Mar 2008 4:48 pm
23rd April from 1.30pm - UCL Bartlett, Cruciform Lecture Theatre One, 90 Gower Street, London, WC1 6BT.
With a stunning venue and a great line up of speakers, and a range of companies displaying their equipment - this event is a must.
The GHA has invited a number of companies that supply equipment to come along to chat to delegates.
The speakers will focus on practical lessons from the field and draw on the expertise of the Usable Building Trust and Oxford Brookes, together with monitoring experience from GHA developer members, as well as English Partnerships and the Energy Saving Trust, who have kindly sponsored the event.
Monitoring our buildings is now deemed essential, if we are to deliver real carbon savings. GHA developers commmit to monitoring and so have learnt a lot these past years. Come and share their experiences. We look forward to seeing you. To book... just send us an email at info@goodhomes.org.uk
With a stunning venue and a great line up of speakers, and a range of companies displaying their equipment - this event is a must.
The GHA has invited a number of companies that supply equipment to come along to chat to delegates.
The speakers will focus on practical lessons from the field and draw on the expertise of the Usable Building Trust and Oxford Brookes, together with monitoring experience from GHA developer members, as well as English Partnerships and the Energy Saving Trust, who have kindly sponsored the event.
Monitoring our buildings is now deemed essential, if we are to deliver real carbon savings. GHA developers commmit to monitoring and so have learnt a lot these past years. Come and share their experiences. We look forward to seeing you. To book... just send us an email at info@goodhomes.org.uk
Download: Programme Flyer- Monitoring, measuring real carbon reductions April 23rd final.pdf
LowCarb4Real - Lessons from Stamford Brook. Register your interest in our events.
Posted: 22 Feb 2008 2:24 pm
The GHA is delighted to have secured funding from UrbanBuzz to work with UCL and Leeds Met to condense and diseminate learning from 6 years of monitoring from Stamford Brook.
Pease take a moment to fill in our questionnaire to register your interest in workshops in June, July and Septemeber 2008. click here for the survey and to register your interest
Please see 3 posters on the project in the research and guidance section of this website
Pease take a moment to fill in our questionnaire to register your interest in workshops in June, July and Septemeber 2008. click here for the survey and to register your interest
Please see 3 posters on the project in the research and guidance section of this website
Energy Implications of CSH - download our position paper
Posted: 22 Feb 2008 2:18 pm
The GHA and others have been concerned to find some worrying results from the energy sections of higher levels of the code. Please see our position paper for our findings.
Download: GHA CSH position paper March 2008.pdf
GHA Member's Survey
Posted: 06 Feb 2008 11:18 am
Please see the Membership Page
Press Release! The GHA comments on the Code for Sustainable Homes
Posted: 04 Feb 2008 12:06 pm
DEVELOPERS PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO FLAWED CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES
Download: Press release 003 Code for Sustainable Homes Final (1).doc
GHA's Position Paper on the Code for Sustainable Homes
Posted: 09 Jan 2008 5:42 pm
The GHA has developed a draft position paper on the Code for Sustainable Homes, as our Members' experience of implementing the energy requirements at Levels 3 & 4 suggest that there are some significant inconsistencies in the Code.
A copy of the draft paper is available to members in the members section of this website - in the policy section of the library.
Please log on to download your copy and let us know what you think.
Full details of the GHA position will be made available more widely once full consultation and feedback has been received from the members.
A copy of the draft paper is available to members in the members section of this website - in the policy section of the library.
Please log on to download your copy and let us know what you think.
Full details of the GHA position will be made available more widely once full consultation and feedback has been received from the members.
Register for Ecobuild 2008
Posted: 09 Jan 2008 4:34 pm
we'll have a stand (E36) over the whole three days of ecobuild- and we'd love to see you there.
Please register for EcoBuild online: Click here to register.
It is free to attend, and there are hundreds of exhibitors and attractions.
Feb 26th-28th, Earls Court, London.
GHA Seminar and 1 year birthday @ EcoBuild 2008 - 27th Feb
Posted: 20 Dec 2007 5:27 pm
Our afternoon GHA Seminar
"Low carbon homes: A Reality Check"
will cover questions such as:
Is the focus of government policy on zero carbon homes neglecting broader sustainability issues? Is the industry even capable and sufficiently supported to deliver low carbon homes in reality? How do CO2 emissions from low carbon homes compare to emissions from lifestyle impacts, such as food consumption habits and transport? Would the investment required for zero carbon homes offer greater CO2 savings if applied elsewhere, such as to existing stock?
More details coming soon...
Join us to see what we've acheived in our first year and what we have planned for 2008.
"Low carbon homes: A Reality Check"
will cover questions such as:
Is the focus of government policy on zero carbon homes neglecting broader sustainability issues? Is the industry even capable and sufficiently supported to deliver low carbon homes in reality? How do CO2 emissions from low carbon homes compare to emissions from lifestyle impacts, such as food consumption habits and transport? Would the investment required for zero carbon homes offer greater CO2 savings if applied elsewhere, such as to existing stock?
More details coming soon...
Join us to see what we've acheived in our first year and what we have planned for 2008.
GHA Xmas Party and our 50th Member!
Posted: 12 Dec 2007 11:51 am
We voted with our feet (results in the discussion forum!) celebrated our 50th member signing up, and looked forward to the next year of growth:
of the GHA, of our members, and of the number of Good Homes built.
Warm seasons greetings to you all!
Presentations are in the library now (here), and please continue discussions in the forum.
The Voting! what do you think..??
Posted: 12 Dec 2007 11:45 am
Questions were posed and the answers (as assessed by voters running to opposite corners of the room..)were:
Zero Carbon or Low Carbon?
45%(2% don't know) 48%.
(QUESTION??)Community: 100%
Is there too much emphasis on CO2?
No! 33% Yes! 66%
Are Community scale renewables better than house level? 94% Yes, 6% No!
Should offsite energy count towards zero carbon? No! 8% Yes! 92%
Are there enough organisations to deliver zero carbon buildings 35% yes, 10% don't know 55% No
Is there enough emphasis on social aspects of design? No! 100%
Reuse or Recycle?
41% Reuse 41% Don't know/both 8% Recycle.
were the votes influenced by proximity to the drinks?
Let us know your thoughts- reply to the discussion topic here!
Homes For a Future Event
Posted: 28 Nov 2007 11:48 am
5th December, 13.30, the Window, Islington, London.
This event was sold out.
We moved it to a bigger venue, and now it is virtually sold out again!
It should be great, so please hurry if you want to book a place at this and/ or the xmas after party-
the band is booked, the food and wine are ready, and the GHA team at least feel we'll deserve to let our hair down :-)
See you there
This event was sold out.
We moved it to a bigger venue, and now it is virtually sold out again!
It should be great, so please hurry if you want to book a place at this and/ or the xmas after party-
the band is booked, the food and wine are ready, and the GHA team at least feel we'll deserve to let our hair down :-)
See you there
Discuss...
Posted: 05 Nov 2007 12:51 pm
Everyone who receives our newsletter should be able to log in, request a password and start uploading files and topics. Developer and Non-Developer Members have access to more sections of the library and forum, as do members of working groups...
Even if you don't want to contribute to the forum right now, you can subscribe to threads and be kept informed of the discussions via email.
Please make the most of this resource and do give us feedback on how you find it!
The Prince's Foundation event: Creating Ecotowns in Britain
Posted: 17 Oct 2007 1:56 pm
Seminar & Masterclass
Please see attached flyer and registration form for more info or to book a place.
Download: TPF ecotowns event Flyer and registration form.pdf
GHA Xmas Party!
Posted: 10 Oct 2007 10:16 am
At the party, we will specifically explore the question “What Makes Good Homes & Places?” through a series of short presentations and debate.
GHA Developer Members will be asked to provide real life examples about the broad social and community approaches they adopt on their schemes.
The floor will then be open to all Members and others to debate and discuss the “Good” side of the GHA!
Next GHA Event almost finalised: Bookings now open
Posted: 08 Oct 2007 1:50 pm
December 5th, at The Window in Islington, London. (14.00-17.30)
Homes for a Future: From Good Homes to Eco Towns
This event will focus on the land owner's perspective, in the light of current and forthcoming governmental regulations and the Green Housing Paper.Please see flier below for more information.
Two other upcoming GHA related events!
Posted: 04 Sep 2007 9:50 am
Delivering Sustainable Construction - an event by GHA members and Sponsors Burdens Environmental on September 18th, at Bristol Zoo Gardens.
A day of seminars and product demonstrations on the application of sustainable technology within the built environment. Neil May, Chair of the GHA will be giving a presentation amongst other inspiring speakers.
Please click here for more information: Delivering Sustainable Construction
ALSO:
'One Planet Living in Residential Development': Event, September 20th
A quick note to let you all know about this One Planet Products event that BioRegional Quintain, one of our Founder Developer Members, is involved with.
Please click here for more information:
One Planet Products CPD Event
The CPD event will be held on 20th September 2007 at BedZed in Surrey. For further details on the CPD event and One Planet Products please contact Antonin Pujol on 020 8404 5044 or email ap@oneplanetproducts.com .
A day of seminars and product demonstrations on the application of sustainable technology within the built environment. Neil May, Chair of the GHA will be giving a presentation amongst other inspiring speakers.
Please click here for more information: Delivering Sustainable Construction
ALSO:
'One Planet Living in Residential Development': Event, September 20th
A quick note to let you all know about this One Planet Products event that BioRegional Quintain, one of our Founder Developer Members, is involved with.
Please click here for more information:
One Planet Products CPD Event
The CPD event will be held on 20th September 2007 at BedZed in Surrey. For further details on the CPD event and One Planet Products please contact Antonin Pujol on 020 8404 5044 or email ap@oneplanetproducts.com .
Zero Carbon Homes Event- Croydon
Posted: 03 Sep 2007 3:46 pm
Croydon Business, Geraghty Taylor Architects and the Good Homes Alliance invite you to the inaugural meeting of the
Croydon Construction Group
on Thursday 4 October at 2 pm
at Addington Palace,
This is an invitation only event for businesses involved in � or wanting to be involved in
� the physical development of Croydon
The afternoon will centre on
Cracking the Code
(A Workshop on the Code for Sustainable Homes in Croydon)
Speakers will include:
Jon Rouse, CEO of Croydon Council (ex CEO of CABE)Providing his vision statement for the borough,
Cllr Tim Pollard, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Croydon Council
Setting the local scene perspective on economic development
Phillip Goodwin, Director of Planning & Transportation, Croydon Council
Outlining how Croydon plans to deliver sustainable projects
Jeanette Henderson, Department of Communities & Local Government
Presenting the Sustainable Code�s requirements now and in the future
Martin Fantl, Director, WT Partnership
Meeting the cost of the code
Pooran Desai, Founding Director of BioRegional Quintain
Presenting a Case Study
Brendan Geraghty, Director, Geraghty Taylor Architects
Strategies on navigating the Code
An opportunity for professionals to share knowledge and experience for the benefit of Croydon
For more details,
to request further invitations or
to confirm your attendance contact:
Denise Ray
dray@croydonbusiness.com
Tel: 020 8680 6105 (direct line)
Tel: 020 8686 2233
Now book and pay for events and membership online Croydon Business
Croydon Construction Group
on Thursday 4 October at 2 pm
at Addington Palace,
This is an invitation only event for businesses involved in � or wanting to be involved in
� the physical development of Croydon
The afternoon will centre on
Cracking the Code
(A Workshop on the Code for Sustainable Homes in Croydon)
Speakers will include:
Jon Rouse, CEO of Croydon Council (ex CEO of CABE)Providing his vision statement for the borough,
Cllr Tim Pollard, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Croydon Council
Setting the local scene perspective on economic development
Phillip Goodwin, Director of Planning & Transportation, Croydon Council
Outlining how Croydon plans to deliver sustainable projects
Jeanette Henderson, Department of Communities & Local Government
Presenting the Sustainable Code�s requirements now and in the future
Martin Fantl, Director, WT Partnership
Meeting the cost of the code
Pooran Desai, Founding Director of BioRegional Quintain
Presenting a Case Study
Brendan Geraghty, Director, Geraghty Taylor Architects
Strategies on navigating the Code
An opportunity for professionals to share knowledge and experience for the benefit of Croydon
For more details,
to request further invitations or
to confirm your attendance contact:
Denise Ray
dray@croydonbusiness.com
Tel: 020 8680 6105 (direct line)
Tel: 020 8686 2233
Now book and pay for events and membership online Croydon Business
Site visits booking fast
Posted: 30 Aug 2007 11:27 am
Bookings are going well for the the 2 site visit events on September 19th and 25th. Numbers are very strict due to the nature of the events and transportation requirements so do let us know ASAP if you'd like to join us!
We're also busy organising our Croydon event for October, and an event for late November, and we'll keep you posted here and in the newsletter....
We're also busy organising our Croydon event for October, and an event for late November, and we'll keep you posted here and in the newsletter....
September Site Visits being Finalised!
Posted: 14 Aug 2007 12:20 pm
Keep September 19th and 25th free for site visits to 3 of our Developer Members' sites. We'll be visiting a Kingerlee development near Oxford on the 25th, and developments by Ecos and Swan Country Homes in the South West on September 19th.
More details and fliers to follow very shortly!
To book a place email info@goodhomes.org.uk
More details and fliers to follow very shortly!
To book a place email info@goodhomes.org.uk
GHA Event II completed....
Posted: 04 Jul 2007 9:30 am
Monday's event "The Business Case for Sustainable Homes- Adding Financial Value" was another success. We've had great feedback from it; commenting on the diversity of speakers, the real life examples, and the networking opportunity. The room was rather warm (unsustainable design..?), for which we apologise- but the views were fantastic! The presentations are now available here on the site until the end of the month, at which time they'll be archived to the soon-to-be-completed member's section of the site.
Watch this space (or subscribe to the newsletter) for news of our forthcoming site visits...
Watch this space (or subscribe to the newsletter) for news of our forthcoming site visits...
The Business Case for Sustainable Homes
Posted: 30 May 2007 12:06 pm
This timely GHA event (on July 2nd, in London) will introduce as yet unpublished documents as well as newly released research on adding financial value to Sustainable Homes.
What is the market value for sustainable housing?
Do sustainable homes have to cost more?
Will people pay more for them- and how much?
How can the value of GHA homes be enhanced?
Please see the events page for more information and to download the flyer
Email info@goodhomes.org.uk
to book a place.
What is the market value for sustainable housing?
Do sustainable homes have to cost more?
Will people pay more for them- and how much?
How can the value of GHA homes be enhanced?
Please see the events page for more information and to download the flyer
Email info@goodhomes.org.uk
to book a place.
Next GHA event...
Posted: 18 May 2007 4:29 pm
2nd July @ The London Underwriting Centre.
Watch this space for the flier and see the events page for more details.
Please email info@goodhomes.org.uk
to book a place.
Discount for GHA members at More and Better Homes conference...
Posted: 15 May 2007 4:01 pm
Barker Review of Housing Supply: Three Years On
Thursday 24th May 2007, London Hilton Metropole
Call 0207 324 4372 and quote:
Good Home Alliance Members offer to receive a 10% discount: or email Laura Brownlee or see the link below for more information...
Keynote speakers:
Rt Hon RUTH KELLY MP, Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government
KATE BARKER, Government Review of Housing Supply
This Campaign for More and Better Homes conference will consider the on-going progress to reform housing supply. Bringing together leading stakeholders from across central, regional, and local government, policy makers as well as those on the front line of service delivery including developers, housing associations and planning professionals, this is a unique opportunity to have direct dialogue with those leading the debate.
For the full agenda and to register now, click on the link below:
More and Better Homes
Members Section of website underway...
Posted: 02 May 2007 1:12 pm
News on the next event "Building the Business Case for Sustainable Homes" will be posted here shortly...
Bookings now being taken for the first GHA learning event
Posted: 04 Apr 2007 4:33 pm
Well we've been busy since we launched, this month has flown by!
New members are joining all the time, and bookings are already going well for our first learning event on April 18th, so do get in touch if you'd like to attend! (info@goodhomes.org.uk)
See the events page for more information and for our event flier.
We'd love to see you there.
The Good Homes Alliance
New members are joining all the time, and bookings are already going well for our first learning event on April 18th, so do get in touch if you'd like to attend! (info@goodhomes.org.uk)
See the events page for more information and for our event flier.
We'd love to see you there.
The Good Homes Alliance
The GHA has been launched!
Posted: 09 Mar 2007 1:35 pm
The Good Homes Alliance was launched today - 28th February 2007 - during a lunchtime session at Ecobuild in Earls Court, London.
Over 100 people came to the event to hear from
- Neil May, the Chairman
- Pete Halsall, the vice-Chairman
- Jon Bootland, the managing agent
Attendees heard aboout the need for a radical change of approach for housebuilding in the UK, the aims and activities of the GHA, and the benefits of joining as a Housebuilder/ developer.
All attendees were invited to join the GHA and to participate in the drive to improve sustainability and deliver Good Homes.
Doing and Measuring - meeting and exceeding the GHA Code
Posted: 01 Mar 2007 12:15 am
Part 1: Delivery of the EcoHomes commitment
Meeting BRE EcoHomes requirements
GHA member case studies
Part 2: Delivery of the CO2 commitment
The Theory - The Three Essentials
Making it Real - Two Case Studies Unpacked
Part 3: Post construction measurement
Why is post-construction measurement crucial? How does the method of construction affect actual building performance? What is the impact of occupant behaviour and how can this be influenced? What technologies and other resources are available for monitoring? What are the experiences of the GHA members of different methods of measurement?
Meeting BRE EcoHomes requirements
GHA member case studies
Part 2: Delivery of the CO2 commitment
The Theory - The Three Essentials
Making it Real - Two Case Studies Unpacked
Part 3: Post construction measurement
Why is post-construction measurement crucial? How does the method of construction affect actual building performance? What is the impact of occupant behaviour and how can this be influenced? What technologies and other resources are available for monitoring? What are the experiences of the GHA members of different methods of measurement?
The Business Case for Sustainable Homes - Adding Financial Value
Posted: 01 Mar 2007 12:13 am
Part 1: Decision to Invest in Sustainable Homes
What is the market value of sustainable housing, and how can the value of GHA housing be enhanced? What is the investment decision and funding availability?
Part 2: Costs and savings in delivery of Sustainable Homes
Reconsidering whole life value over lifetime of structure and/or building ownership.
What costs of sustainability features and cost savings delivered?
Part 3: Desirability of Sustainable Homes Demand and Affordability
Justifying investment: buyer value, mortgage packages, fiscal incentives (stamp duty).
What is the market value of sustainable housing, and how can the value of GHA housing be enhanced? What is the investment decision and funding availability?
Part 2: Costs and savings in delivery of Sustainable Homes
Reconsidering whole life value over lifetime of structure and/or building ownership.
What costs of sustainability features and cost savings delivered?
Part 3: Desirability of Sustainable Homes Demand and Affordability
Justifying investment: buyer value, mortgage packages, fiscal incentives (stamp duty).
Building systems and contracting
Posted: 01 Mar 2007 12:11 am
To look at how different building technologies and different methods of contracting can cut waste, save money and deliver better building performance.
The Clients' View: Procuring the Future
Posted: 01 Mar 2007 12:08 am
Aim to widen understanding of how client requirements relate to the GHA Code and Charter.
What are key clients asking for? How do the aspirations for healthy neighbourhoods link with the GHA standards?
How does the GHA respond to these requirements and how can the GHA backup the evaluation of bids? The additional benefits (comfort/quality/long term value) of meeting or exceeding the GHA Code
What are key clients asking for? How do the aspirations for healthy neighbourhoods link with the GHA standards?
How does the GHA respond to these requirements and how can the GHA backup the evaluation of bids? The additional benefits (comfort/quality/long term value) of meeting or exceeding the GHA Code
The Official GHA Launch Event...
Posted: 12 Feb 2007 10:27 am
We'll have a stand at EcoBuild from Feb 27th-March 1st, please come and see us there!
If you can make it to the Launch itself all the better, but do let me know to book a place.
(Lilja: info@goodhomes.org.uk)
Its on Feb 28th at Lunchtime.
We've been busy- this month we are please to announce 2 New Founder members: The UCL at BArtlett and The Prince's Foundation; 4 new members and 4 kind sponsors for our Launch Event:
Gleeds, Ecology Building Society, Burdens Environmental and Zurich Buildings Garuntee.
Please see events page to download the invitation.
You will need to REGISTER for ecobuild for entrance to the building! Its free, but don't forget! see ecobuild.co.uk
Official Launch Event
Posted: 18 Dec 2006 3:00 pm
Its going to be great!
Please let us know if you'd like to attend our official launch event to learn about the GHA, our activities, plans and about our founder members and why they joined.
You can also come and see us on our stand at eco build- but remember- whether you want to see our stand or join us at the official launch- you'll need to register (for free) for the ecobuild exhibition: please see ecobuild.co.uk for more information and to register...
Please let us know if you'd like to attend our official launch event to learn about the GHA, our activities, plans and about our founder members and why they joined.
You can also come and see us on our stand at eco build- but remember- whether you want to see our stand or join us at the official launch- you'll need to register (for free) for the ecobuild exhibition: please see ecobuild.co.uk for more information and to register...
GHA Launch event
Posted: 18 Dec 2006 2:56 pm
Do check back on the site for more info, or get in touch if you are interested in attending, or in being added to our mailing list!
GHA Website goes live!
Posted: 28 Nov 2006 3:28 pm
We hope you enjoy it, please let us know if you experience any problems or discover any bugs or teething problems, and keep checking the site for news and events as the GHA grows.
GHA Preview Event
Posted: 13 Nov 2006 3:50 pm
An invite-only event for those who have expressed an interest in the GHA or who have supported our work already. The formal launch will be in early 2007.