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It provides fl exibility for the future too. As heating systems evolve, an already effi cient and solar-powered building can adapt easily. Cutting corners on insulation or renewable generation commits that building to always consuming excessive energy, regardless of future improvements.
DIGITALISATION, ELECTRIFICATION & ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The intersection of digitalisation, electrifi cation and energy effi ciency will be vital for decarbonising housing at the pace required. Combining ultra-effi cient building envelopes with solutions like in-roof solar P, air source heat pumps and intelligent control unlocks enormous sustainability potential.
AN INTEGRATED, HOLISTIC APPROACH ACROSS THE ENTIRE HOME IS NEEDED FROM THE VERY START OF THE DESIGN AND BUILD PROCESS
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key missing piece from the Future omes Standard is guidance on how to effectively integrate and optimise the various renewable technologies and energy effi cient components as a cohesive system. hile the legislation identifi es important products like air source heat pumps, solar P, battery storage and wastewater heat recovery, it does not address how these can be seamlessly linked together. From a consumer perspective, there needs to be an intelligent way to manage and coordinate these components to ensure they operate
effi ciently in tandem, rather than as isolated widgets. ithout a holistic, integrated approach, we risk delivering more expensive homes that simply layer on disparate technologies haphaardly. The Future omes Standard is a step in the right direction, but for construction to reach net zero we must go beyond just ticking standardised renewable technology boxes. n integrated, holistic approach across the entire home is needed from the very start of the design and build process.
hile any new legislation guiding industry on the right path is welcome, often it does not go far enough on its own and homebuilders should always be aiming to build beyond minimum requirements. More coordinated policies incentivising this integrated approach across the entire residential sector will be required to drive the necessary transformation. ith the urgency of climate change and keeping energy affordable for all, optimising both the building fabric and renewable systems from the outset ensures new homes are truly future-proofed and sustainable over their whole lifecycle.
Simon Garbett is category manager for roofi ng at Wienerberger
Durabelt available on Garaglide Garage Doors
Garador’s innovative Durabelt anti-scratch system is now available with Garador’s popular GaraGlide roller garage doors. This Garador Durabelt is an exciting new development, designed specifically to reduce marks and scratches on the surface of the curtain. The system is built around a special microcellular
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Freefoam in top 9% of companies rated for sustainability by EcoVadis HBD06_Garador_Building Fabric - Garage
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Freefoam Building Products Ltd was recently assessed by EcoVadis, a globally recognized sustainability rating platform. Freefoam has not only retained the prestigious Silver medal, its sustainable business practices have been rated as better than 91% of companies assessed across the world in 2024. EcoVadis is an evidence-based assessment that audits a company’s sustainability management system. It rates the maturity of your policies, commitments, actions, reporting and certifi cations across four key themes (Environment, Ethics, Labor and Human Rights, and Sustainable Procurement). Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of fascias, soffi ts, rainwater systems and external cladding, exceeded the average industry score across all assessment themes. Freefoam’s overall performance improved by 13%, moving from ‘Good’ to ‘Advanced’. Freefoam’s approach to sustainability (‘Building a Sustainable Future’) is rooted in the principles of the Circular Economy, carbon reduction, continuous improvement, good governance – and a focus on people. When it comes to the Circular Economy, the company priorities the re-use and circulation of resources, retaining economic value, and eliminating waste – focusing on its own business and its supply chain. Learn about Freefoam’s sustainability initiatives at
freefoam.com/professional/sustainability-archive
Kevin Cronin – Freefoam Chief Operating Offi ce and part of the Sustainability Team
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www.freefoam.com
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