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Overheating: Call for evidence

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:52:35 +0000

The GHA is receiving increasing numbers of informal reports about overheating. We have therefore issued an informal call for evidence and would be interested in hearing from you if you h...

Part L 2013 Consultation - GHA response

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:53:22 +0000

The Good Homes Alliance has prepared a briefing paper outlining the key aspects of the Part L 2013 consultation, and highlighting those points relating to compliance and the performance gap t...

GHA members feature in 24 Housing's list of Top 50 Influential Players in Housing

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:29:01 +0000

24housing revealed its first ever ‘Power Players’ list - a comprehensive guide to the most influential people currently working in, or impacting on, the housing sector.
The...

GHA 2012 Site Visits launched

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:14:52 +0000

The GHA 2012 site visit programme has now been launched, with visits organised to a range of Passivhaus, Code 6 and sustainable community projects around the country. Projects include:
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GHA launches new membership standard

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:26:27 +0000

The Good Homes Alliance has updated its membership standard for 2012. The standard now sets requirements for Leader and Developer members as:

Energy - performance to FEES, ...

GHA runs Part L session at Ecobuild

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:54:08 +0000

The GHA's Director Jon Bootland will be chairing a session at Ecobuild about the anticipated forthcoming changes to the Building Regulations Part L. Speakers including Paul deCort of DCLG and Ant W...

Call for Information and Research on Traditional Buildings

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:36:24 +0000

STBA (Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance) Call For Information And Research On The Refurbishment And Retrofit Of Traditional Homes On Behalf Of DE...

Lynne Sullivan joins GHA Board

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:57:13 +0000

Lynne Sullivan of sustainableBYdesign was confirmed as the newest member of the GHA Board at the GHA AGM on 22nd February.
Lynne has a wealth of experience in low energy, sustainable buildin...

GHA Launches new guidance on ventilation and indoor air quality

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:33:35 +0000

The GHA has just launched its latest research findings on Ventilation and good indoor air quality in low energy homes: finding proven good practice.
Numerous studies and events have identif...

Low Carbon 4 Real event - 26th April

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:25:44 +0000

Post construction testing has repeatedly revealed a significant gap between the “designed” and “as-built” thermal performance of new homes. Ensuring performance and closing ...

Clipper Estates join the GHA

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:24:27 +0000

Clippers Estates, based in Dorset have joined the GHA as its latest Developer member. We look forward to working together with them.

NHBC Foundation publishes new research on attitudes to low and zero carbon homes

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:18:06 +0000

The NHBC Foundation has recently published a primary research report that summarises the current thoughts, awareness and understanding towards issues such as climate change, the 2016 zero carbon de...

A2Dominion Housing Group Ltd join the GHA

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:38:18 +0000

The GHA are delighted to welcome on board A2Dominion Housing Group as its latest Developer Member. We look forward to working together with them.

Healthy Homes event now fully booked

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:23:47 +0000

The joint GHA & UKIEG event on 'Healthy Homes: Ventilating right for good indoor air quality' is now fully booked.
If you would like to be added to the Waiting list for this event,...

First tenants move into Racecourse scheme

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:48:49 +0000

GHA Developer member Gentoo's Racecourse scheme is now complete and the first tenants have moved in.

GHA welcomes John Hocking as its latest Board member

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:10:44 +0000

The GHA are pleased to welcome on board John Hocking from the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust as its latest board member. Read more about John Hocking's profile here.

GHA Monitoring Programme Technical Report published

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:15:16 +0000

The GHA have completed the first phase of its field-leading monitoring and feedback programme. The programme, launched last year and sponsored by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) and Communit...

Kevin McCloud's Grand Design for the Great British Housing Problem

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:42:52 +0000

The GHA has already worked with Hab Oakus (Kevin McCloud's sustainable residential development company) to showcase his Triangle Development in Swindon. Follow this link for more on thi...

Building Houses That Meet Predicted Energy Use

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:50:23 +0000

There are serious questions about the gap between a house’s predicted energy use and actual performance. Read the Building Magazine article by Thomas Lane.
Link to Building Magaz...

GHA Monitoring Report Published !!

info@goodhomes.org.uk (Good Homes Alliance) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:57:10 +0000

Results from Phase 1: Post-construction testing of a sample of highly sustainable new homes.