Housing currently (2023) accounts for circa 30% of the UK demand for gas and electricity. We will not achieve our decarbonisation goals if we do not take swift and effective action to minimise and decarbonise the energy we use in our new and existing homes. Whilst driving forwards with this goal we must not lose sight of the need to provide high quality healthy homes with good ventilation, comfortable temperatures, good lighting and good quality spaces that are fit for purpose.
The intention of Homes for the Future Special Interest Group (HFG) is to inform and promote best practice in building services when constructing or retrofitting homes. Created in 2010 the HFG has a membership of over 2300 from the UK and around the world.
Our committee represents the broad range of skills and disciplines that contribute to delivering homes including Policy Makers, Funding Bodies, Local and National Government, Academics, Consultants, Engineers, Housebuilders and Registered Social Landlords, Extra Care provides, and Contractors.
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Homes for the Future News
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Engineering better understanding: How volunteering shapes industry knowledge
As a graduate sustainability consultant, new to the industry, I entered the profession with real enthusiasm but much to learn...My enthusiasm led me to engage with key industry bodies, such as CIBSE, as a core source of learning, enhancing my on-the-job development and monitoring from my colleagues.
Share your expertise, join the CIBSE Volunteer Community
According to the National Council for Voluntary Organisations’ recent “Time Well Spent survey”, the main reason people volunteer is that they want to make a difference, and this is normally linked to a cause that they believe in. Looking at feedback from many CIBSE volunteers, this is very much the case...
Former CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year joins Building the Future Young Person's Advisory Panel
Lucy Sherburn, CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year 2021 is one of 14 people on the Building the Future Young Persons’ Advisory Panel. Building launched the panel to provide feedback from the perspective of construction’s next generation of leaders.
Homes for the Future Knowledge
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Peer Reviewed – Published February 2018
TM60 Good practice in the design of homes (2018)
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- Feb 2018
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Peer Reviewed – Published May 2017
TM59 Design methodology for the assessment of overheating risk in homes (2017)
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- May 2017
- CIBSE
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Peer Reviewed – Published March 2014
TM55 Design for future climate: case studies (2014) (pdf)
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- Mar 2014
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Peer Reviewed – Published October 2008
TM46 Energy benchmarks (2008)
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- Standard price from £75.00 +VAT
- Oct 2008
- CIBSE
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