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NF95
Innovation

The UK’s progress towards a Passivhaus standard in new homes

In 2019, the UK made a significant commitment to the fight against climate change by officially adopting a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Annex to NF81: data and information sources
NF81a
Market Trends

Annex to NF81: data and information sources

There are 40 sections in the guide, each supported by a number of sources of data and information.

Beyond location, location, location: priorities of new-home buyers
RR14
Market Trends

Beyond location, location, location: priorities of new-home buyers

Exploring the priorities of new-home buyers.
Making spaces for play: on new suburban and town developments
RR13
Innovation

Making spaces for play: on new suburban and town developments

An investigation into how children and adults use outdoor communal space.
Moving insights from the over-55s: what homes do they buy?
NF79
Market Trends

Moving insights from the over-55s: what homes do they buy?

Looking at the reasons why the over-55s move and what types of homes they buy.
Multigenerational living: an opportunity for UK house builders?
NF77
Market Trends

Multigenerational living: an opportunity for UK house builders?

Analysing recent evidence on the scale and character of multigenerational households in the UK.
The challenge of shape and form: understanding the benefits of efficient design
NF72
Sustainability

The challenge of shape and form: understanding the benefits of efficient design

The report discusses how the most inefficient design features can often be avoided or replaced.
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RR8
Building

Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery in new homes: final report

Ventilation and indoor air quality task group (Zero Carbon Hub).

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NF49
Innovation

Building Information Modelling: an introduction for house builders

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a process for managing the information produced during a construction project, from the earliest feasibility stages right through design, construction, operation and finally demolition.
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