Energy House Labs has been featured in a new article by The Big Issue, showcasing how research at the University of Salford’s Energy House 2.0 facility is helping to understand how homes can perform in a changing climate. The feature takes readers inside Energy House 2.0, where our full-sized homes are tested in controlled environments that […]
Energy House Labs Research Fellow Grant Henshaw recently appeared on BBC Morning Live to discuss the importance of quality installation when it comes to air source heat pump performance. The segment followed the experience of a homeowner whose air source heat pump, installed by an MCS-certified installer, was found to be undersized for the property […]
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 […]