New homes are rapidly changing to meet the climate and environmental challenges of the 21st century. The inaugural Future Homes conference was held on 22 November in London to bring the home building community together on the roadmap to net zero and sustainability.
On the back of the successful conference, Future Homes Hub launched their interactive Biodiversity Unit Finder Map to help homebuilders and other developers connect with landowners, land managers and others developing and selling biodiversity units under Biodiversity Net Gain. The tool is free to use and non-commercial and can be found here: https://futurehomes.org.uk/biodiversityunitfindermap
As for the conference David Thomas, CEO of Barratt Developments and Chair of the Future Homes Hub said:
“The housebuilding industry is facing a significant period of change as it transitions to designing and building zero carbon, nature-friendly new homes and communities, If we are to achieve an effective and progressive transition, the whole industry will need to work together to develop a shared roadmap that delivers high quality sustainable homes and places at the pace and scale required.
“The Future Homes conference, organised by the Future Homes Hub, will provide an opportunity for delegates to hear directly from government as well as leaders and experts from those businesses that have taken the first steps on their journey. It will also provide a forum for industry-wide collaboration and discussion at an important moment, helping all businesses as they prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
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