New build, new problems?
February 27, 2023 | Begum Bidik Nash
This is the first article of the “Our house, in the middle of our street” series. Ever wondered where sustainability… Read more
Show me the money
February 15, 2023 | Sarah Daly
When people talk about sustainability measures and energy efficiency investment, too often the first question will be “is there funding?”… Read more
More must be done to end fuel poverty
February 13, 2023 | Sarah Daly
The equivalent of the population of Glastonbury will die this winter from being in fuel poverty. Currently 2.38 million families… Read more
Housing White Paper: more than just a numbers game
February 8, 2023 | Bevan Jones
Baker Homes responds to the publication of the Government’s Housing White Paper published on 7th February 2017. “The housing market… Read more
Upgrading environmental accreditation
January 27, 2023 | Bevan Jones
SHIFT is the leading accreditation for the housing sector. It has had an impact on improving environmental performance and over… Read more
Into the Dragon’s Den
January 17, 2023 | Guest Author
Well that was nerve wracking! The Future Climate team, along with TLT Solicitors, Westminster City Council and The University of… Read more
How can residents be partners in sustainability?
January 11, 2024 | Guest Author
The SHIFT Award 2016 winners of the Dragon’s Den: best sustainability proposal category, were Bromley by Bow Centre. Below they… Read more
The Bonfield Review: Better late than never?
December 19, 2023 | Bevan Jones
The Bonfield Review – Each Home Counts, snuck out last week to as much fanfare as you could expect on… Read more
If you think sustainability is dead, you are wrong
December 7, 2023 | Bevan Jones
The SHIFT Awards 2016 were a great celebration of what is good about sustainability in the housing sector. And some… Read more
How much do you know about party walls?
December 6, 2023 | Richard Lupo
The aim of this 3 minute survey is to assess the level of awareness of one of the newest and… Read more
Builders Book and roasting residents
November 8, 2023 | Guest Author
“So,” I hear you ask, “what is the connection between the Builders Book and roasting residents?” Well, if you’re asking…….. Read more
Your turn to be a dragon: Sustainability Policy Proposal
November 7, 2023 | Emma Jones
In case you have missed it, at this year’s SHIFT Awards we are trying something a little bit different …. Read more
Qualify as an Energy Champion with fully funded courses
November 7, 2023 | Richard Lupo
Baker Homes has learned of a fully funded opportunity for SMEs and/or charities to train staff to become a fully… Read more
Your turn to be a dragon: Sustainability Project Proposal
November 4, 2023 | Emma Jones
This year’s SHIFT Awards will not only be bigger but will also include something different - a dragon’s den section…. Read more
Who is driving change in housing?
October 28, 2023 | Emma Jones
The SHIFT Awards this year promise to be an exciting event. We are celebrating the fantastic achievements of the housing… Read more