The practice has detailed technical knowledge on Zero Carbon homes. Projects range from stand alone houses to large developments with decentralised community energy systems. Combined Heat and Power experience has been obtained through Millennium Community projects and the practice has undertaken extensive market testing for community energy systems. These have included a proportion of renewable energy. Local electricity generation from renewable sources represents the largest challenge for zero carbon homes. Solutions such as photovoltaic solar panels, wind power and biomass combined heat and power are potentially viable. All the solutions carry a significant capital cost increase above current housing standards and therefore procurement forms a key component in the selection of suitable approvals.
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Time never stands still and our consultancy constantly looks to the future to ensure we are aware of future technologies and associated social issues that affect homes and their communities. We do not make predictions, but look at the outcomes that can influence the decisions for the future. Our intention is to stimulate action today to allow for the full realisation of available research and emerging technologies.
Our report 'Foresight for Housing' looks at housing over a 20-year timescale.
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