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Generation Homes is a project that is based on a partnership of currently 11 private and public organisations. We welcome new partners as well – please read the ‘Get involved’ section.

Aims and Objectives
Our overriding aim is to initiate and trigger a nation-wide process of major energy-driven refurbishment of existing housing in the UK. This will be underpinned by the following objectives:

Develop integrated low-carbon systems (including energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies)
For maximum penetration and impact, we are targeting the most typical house types (semi-detached and terraced). Integrated systems will vary due to house and site conditions (e.g. house fabric, size, orientation, access, etc.)

Develop an initial Generation Homes standard demonstration scheme (10 houses)
This will entail detailed design and implementation of a GH package, tailored to the conditions of the identified site(s). This early learning exercise (including monitoring) will inform larger follow-up schemes.

Disseminate the Generation Homes concept and outputs to a range of relevant audiences We organise seminars and workshops for managed housing organisations, such as Housing Associations and Local Authorities promoting the GH approach.
We produce and distribute newsletters capturing the latest developments with the GH initiative and opportunities to get involved. Articles in specialised press are published regularly.

Consolidate the sustainable energy and sustainable building supply chain, which will ensure a joined-up, high-impact and most cost-effective approach to delivering Generation Homes projects
Our aim is to involve organisations from all areas of the building-related sustainable energy sector including:

  • private sector technology suppliers and installers; property developers and building contractors, etc.
  • property owners and managers, particularly in the social housing sector

Develop a large Generation Homes demonstration scheme (100-200 houses) that will have sufficient critical mass to embed a trend in the housing sector.
This will most likely comprise several sites of 20-30 houses each across the UK. Diversity of house types and local conditions will increase the learning benefit and replication potential of the GH method.

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