<![CDATA[Future Homes]]>f2239b38-bd16-50d8-86a4-a274115b7378Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:15:18 +0000Captivate.fmFuture Homes Hubhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/3e488af1-d32c-4949-aaf6-7a03fbf7dd3a/FHH-podcast-cover-final-with-logo-as-jpg.jpgFuture HomesFuture Homes HubFuture Homes HubThe changes shaping new homes, with housing sustainability expert, Chris Gaze. Focused, practical conversations with leaders and experts on regulation, energy, design, and the realities of delivering better homes at pace and scale. Clear, relevant conversations grounded in real-world application, brought to you by the Future Homes Hub. https://www.futurehomes.org.uk/https://www.futurehomes.org.uk/the-future-homes-podcastfalseepisodicnopodcastIntroducing the Future Homes podcastIntroducing the Future Homes podcastHousing sustainability expert Chris Gaze brings you focused, practical conversations on the realities of delivering better homes at pace and scale.

These are clear, relevant conversations, grounded in real-world application, brought to you by the Future Homes Hub.

]]>Housing sustainability expert Chris Gaze brings you focused, practical conversations on the realities of delivering better homes at pace and scale.

These are clear, relevant conversations, grounded in real-world application, brought to you by the Future Homes Hub.

]]>ea1cf88b-65ef-47ff-8e93-51753a8324d9Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +010001:02falsefull11Leading early and learning fast on the Future Homes StandardLeading early and learning fast on the Future Homes StandardTo prepare effectively for the FHS, every homebuilder, regardless of size, will benefit from establishing pilot sites with a clear, structured plan for embedding learning across their organisation.

Joining Chris Gaze for this first episode of the Future Homes Podcast are:

  • Danielle Michalska-Morris, Director of Research and Technical Innovation from Taylor Wimpey
  • Matt Underwood, Commercial and Technical Director from Lioncourt Homes
  • David Adams, strategic advisor at the Future Homes Hub.

Get all the latest hints and tips on how to get ready for the Future Homes Standard here.

]]>To prepare effectively for the FHS, every homebuilder, regardless of size, will benefit from establishing pilot sites with a clear, structured plan for embedding learning across their organisation.

Joining Chris Gaze for this first episode of the Future Homes Podcast are:

  • Danielle Michalska-Morris, Director of Research and Technical Innovation from Taylor Wimpey
  • Matt Underwood, Commercial and Technical Director from Lioncourt Homes
  • David Adams, strategic advisor at the Future Homes Hub.

Get all the latest hints and tips on how to get ready for the Future Homes Standard here.

]]>f042922e-4844-40b1-a716-a5fb89aa80d8Wed, 27 May 2026 00:15:00 +010026:10falsefull1111Planning for Biodiversity Net GainPlanning for Biodiversity Net GainBiodiversity Net Gain (BNG) forms a core part of planning approval for many new housing developments, calling for at least a 10% measurable improvement in habitats on or off site to ensure that development leaves biodiversity in a better state than before.

But exactly what is it, why it’s been brought in, and how can homebuilders stay compliant?

Chris Gaze's guests for this episode are:

  • Becky Moberley from the Planning Advisory Service
  • Paul Dodd, Head of Design Advice at Urban Design Learning.

Get all the latest hints and tips on BNG here.

]]>Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) forms a core part of planning approval for many new housing developments, calling for at least a 10% measurable improvement in habitats on or off site to ensure that development leaves biodiversity in a better state than before.

But exactly what is it, why it’s been brought in, and how can homebuilders stay compliant?

Chris Gaze's guests for this episode are:

  • Becky Moberley from the Planning Advisory Service
  • Paul Dodd, Head of Design Advice at Urban Design Learning.

Get all the latest hints and tips on BNG here.

]]>8f12954d-d303-4808-997b-22fe0cba8cdbWed, 27 May 2026 00:30:00 +010031:58falsefull1221Starting the heat pump journeyStarting the heat pump journeyElectric heating in. Gas heating out. All UK home builders can see the direction of travel.

One solution is heat pumps.

But what do you need to know, to start your heat pump journey?

Joining Chris Gaze for this episode are:

  • Lizzie Willkinson from Ideal Heating
  • Tim Hartwell of Miller Homes
  • Jamie Bursnell from Bellway

Get all the latest hints and tips on heat pumps here.

]]>Electric heating in. Gas heating out. All UK home builders can see the direction of travel.

One solution is heat pumps.

But what do you need to know, to start your heat pump journey?

Joining Chris Gaze for this episode are:

  • Lizzie Willkinson from Ideal Heating
  • Tim Hartwell of Miller Homes
  • Jamie Bursnell from Bellway

Get all the latest hints and tips on heat pumps here.

]]>40947045-8d1f-4444-b340-86bb60ed78e9Wed, 27 May 2026 00:45:00 +010025:31falsefull1331Build as DesignedBuild as DesignedIf the clever designs and technical innovations don't translate from the plans to the build, you've potentially got big problems. You've got a gap between the intended home - and what is built in reality.

Joining Chris Gaze to discuss the practicalities of 'building as designed' are:

  • Debbie Haynes of OX Place
  • David Robbins of Places for People
  • Matt Crawford of Onward Homes

Get the latest tips on how to Build as Designed here.

]]>If the clever designs and technical innovations don't translate from the plans to the build, you've potentially got big problems. You've got a gap between the intended home - and what is built in reality.

Joining Chris Gaze to discuss the practicalities of 'building as designed' are:

  • Debbie Haynes of OX Place
  • David Robbins of Places for People
  • Matt Crawford of Onward Homes

Get the latest tips on how to Build as Designed here.

]]>1e9b1065-0b55-4738-8964-9d8cfe75f8d7Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +010027:36falsefull1441Grid connections – setting your development up for successGrid connections – setting your development up for successConnecting to the grid has become ever more complicated, and it's critical for developers and the supply chain to fully understand.

Joining Chris Gaze to unpick the jargon around DNOs, iDNOs, ICPs and all the rest are:

  • Nicola Kennedy, Head of Strategic Sales at E.ON Next
  • David McDonald, Networks Director at iDNO Advanced Electricity Networks
  • Dan Neasham, Head of Sustainability and Performance at the Future Homes Hub

Get the latest advice on securing grid connections for all-electric homes here.

]]>Connecting to the grid has become ever more complicated, and it's critical for developers and the supply chain to fully understand.

Joining Chris Gaze to unpick the jargon around DNOs, iDNOs, ICPs and all the rest are:

  • Nicola Kennedy, Head of Strategic Sales at E.ON Next
  • David McDonald, Networks Director at iDNO Advanced Electricity Networks
  • Dan Neasham, Head of Sustainability and Performance at the Future Homes Hub

Get the latest advice on securing grid connections for all-electric homes here.

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