The UK is setting the standard for energy-efficient homes – but there is still some way to go

By Alan Fogarty 2024-01-04T07:00:00

The latest update to the Future Homes and Buildings Standard is demanding, comprehensive and will shape our industry for years, but it still gives cause for concern, writes Alan Fogarty

There is no doubt that the government’s Future Homes and Buildings Standard is best in class. When it was first released in 2021, it was a stringent document that set a high bar for energy and ventilation standards in the UK. Since then, the construction industry has come a long way in terms of our understanding of net zero carbon design and the technology we need to help us get there.

The latest update reflects this, continuing to be a demanding and comprehensive standard that will shape our industry for years to come. But it also has its limitations.

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