Energy House Labs is contributing to a new policy position paper exploring how Britain’s smart metering infrastructure could be used to monitor and manage indoor warmth and comfort across homes. The proposed Smart Meter Enabled Environmental Sensing approach sets out how existing infrastructure could be used to deliver consistent, trusted indoor environmental data across millions of properties. […]
Manchester-based artist Omid Asadi has been announced as the latest artist in residence at Energy House Labs. Commissioned by the University of Salford Art Collection, the residency will run from spring 2026 through to the end of the year, bringing together art and housing research in a unique interdisciplinary collaboration. Born in Iran in 1979, Omid’s practice is […]
Last month, we had the pleasure of bringing together our project and industry partners to mark the close of the Innovate UK Future Homes Innovation Accelerator project. A milestone moment celebrating three years of collaboration, research, and real-world impact. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the breadth of work delivered throughout the project […]
This March, we were proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone: 45 years of accredited testing by our Thermal Measurement Laboratory (UKAS Testing Laboratory No.1660). For over four decades, the lab has been at the forefront of delivering trusted, high-quality thermal data to industry, government, and research communities across the UK and beyond. Established by Dr […]
We are pleased to share that our Director at Energy House Labs, Professor Will Swan, has been appointed Independent Chair of the North West Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) Strategic Board. Led by Wigan & Leigh College, the CTEC is a new government-backed initiative bringing together colleges and employers to strengthen construction skills provision and prepare the workforce […]
We’re proud to share that our Building Physicist and Research Fellow at Energy House Labs, Grant Henshaw, recently featured on Episode 6 of Create & Construct: The Podcast by Tobermore. In conversation with Michelle McNeill and co-guest Tom Greening, Grant explores some of the most pressing challenges facing the built environment today, including performance gaps, retrofitting, and the future of […]