New research from Energy House 2.0 reveals that current UK regulations may not go far enough to protect homes from overheating during extreme heat events. In collaboration with Barratt Redrow and Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, we tested how new-build homes, like the eHome2, respond to rising temperatures in the UK’s largest environmental chamber. Even without […]
We’re proud to share that Professor Richard Fitton, Technical Director of Energy House 2.0, is back on BBC Radio 4’s Dough! This episode focuses on the Future Homes Standard and showcases how robotics are revolutionising home construction. Alongside futurist Tom Cheesewright and Salar al Khafaji from Monumental, Richard discusses cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of […]
We were delighted to welcome The Times to Energy House Labs recently. Their team visited our state-of-the-art facilities to see first-hand how we test and research home heating technologies in real-world conditions. The article highlights that with 9 in 10 UK homes still heated by gas or oil boilers, heat pumps are seen as a key component of the […]
Celebrity television presenter and motorbike racer Guy Martin was on campus this week to film a documentary which is set to air on Channel Four early next year. The programme, as yet unnamed, will explore energy efficiency in housing and will feature Energy House 2.0, as well as several other spaces around the country. Professor […]
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham visited Energy House 2.0 on 21 August to see first-hand how our research is helping drive the UK’s retrofit revolution. The visit highlighted how innovative solutions, such as infra-red heating, could support homes that aren’t suitable for heat pumps. Mayor Burnham toured the facility with Vice-Chancellor Professor Nic Beech, Director of Energy House Labs Professor Will Swan, and […]
We’re excited to share that the Garfield Weston Foundation has made a generous £600,000 donation to Energy House Labs to help us lead the way in retrofitting the UK’s homes. This funding will support the construction of one of two traditional-style houses in our Energy House 2.0 facility, forming the foundation for our brand-new Centre […]