February 2026 edition of the @transforming-homes.bsky.social newsletter is out!
#TransformingHomes is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, part of @ukri.org #FutureObservatory, the @designmuseum.bsky.social research programme for the green transition ecosystem, supports the project.

After 10 months of work, I’m thrilled to finally see our #TransformingHomes research and the wider Green Transition Ecosystems come to life on the 3rd floor of the @designmuseum.bsky.social ✨

Come check it out and let us know what you think! 💭

Cardiff University welcomed Welsh social housing reps for @chcymru.bsky.social’s first Asset Managers Meeting.
The morning session showcased WSA research on housing & the built environment, including insights to the #TransformingHomes project.
Thanks to @julianransom.bsky.social and Jonathan Conway.

Equipping local authorities and the construction industry with practical #skills is a vital step in advancing the use of bio-based and non-extractive #materials to #transform the UK’s existing #housing stock.

This photo captures our recent #TransformingHomes training session and knowledge sharing.

Working with communities to transform existing social housing Beyond Net Zero resilient council homes are being retrofitted and remodelled through a world-leading design innovation ecosystem, co-led by the University of Bath.

We are working with communities to transform existing social housing.

Council homes are being retrofitted and remodelled through a world-leading design innovation ecosystem, co-led by the University of Bath.
    
#TransformingHomes #InnovativeConstruction #NetZero

Join our three-part webinar series this June and July. Explore how Design Research and Co-Design are shaping the future of UK housing, with insights from the #TransformingHomes consortium and partners. Register now to secure your place. #UKRI #AHRC #GreenTransition

📰 April 2025 Newsletter

With insights from Laura Brain on the design and manufacture of our Charrette Cart, and Emma Taylor on representing #TransformingHomes at Futurebuild 2025. Our spotlight features Prof Jo Patterson and @lowcarbonsimon.bsky.social

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Great to visit a home retrofitted as part of the #HAPS initiative. We did not only get to learn about the great work being delivered by the Centre for a Low Carbon Built Environment, Cardiff University, but got inspired as we move forward in the delivery of our #TransformingHomes demo homes.

The visit gave us useful insights into the challenges of planning, design, and delivery—especially where deep retrofit experience is limited. It also provided us with inspiration for the 10 #TransformingHomes demon homes, and the opportunity to showcase real-world application of our #research.

Colleagues Emma Taylor, @uniofbath.bsky.social and @melissamean.bsky.social al, @wecanmake.bsky.social took part in the inspiring final day of #Futurebuild2025, where they engaged with suppliers, explored innovative products, and represented #TransformingHomes.

#TransformingHomes colleagues attended the @asbpuk.bsky.social Healthy Buildings Conference & Expo 2025—an inspiring day of insights on #biobased materials, #policy, and #sustainable housing. Great discussions on #regenerative design & #carbon impacts. Thanks to our partners for the invitation!

Our partners will speak at #Futurebuild2025 on "Natural materials for new build and #retrofit". The session, curated by @asbpuk.bsky.social, will explore case studies and key learnings, including insights from #TransformingHomes.

📅 March 6, 2025
📌 Excel, London
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📰 Transforming Homes Newsletter

With insights from @julianransom.bsky.social on the impact of #TransformingHomes research on social #housing, and Dr Eleni Toumpanaki sharing progress from the latest consortium meeting.

Our spotlight session features Prof Pete Walker and Dr Christina Demski.

Our journey continues as #TransformingHomes colleagues hosted a third #community #codesign charrette in Manchester, exploring innovative bio-based materials, energy systems, spatial layouts and street infrastructure with residents, who came up with creative ideas for their #homes and neighbourhoods.

Our colleagues attended the National Housing Maintenance Forum (NHMF) Conference, focused on addressing key #housing challenges. They led a workshop on the #TransformingHomes project, sharing insights and initial findings. Engaging discussions followed on scaling up transformation and social equity.

🧩 An exciting construction is underway at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University to encourage co-design for #TransformingHomes for future generations.

The team have designed and are building an innovative 'vehicle' for supporting resident engagement in homes.

Stay tuned for updates!

National Housing Maintenance Forum The NHMF is the centre of excellence for improving property performance. We are the leading body set up to represent organisations that are licensed users of the NHF Schedule of Rates (M3NHF Schedule ...

📢Event announcement

Our #TransformingHomes partners Prof Jo Patterson (Cardiff University), Prof Pete Walker and Dr Louise King (@uniofbath.bsky.social) will present at the NHMF Conference 2025 on January 21st in Stratford-upon-Avon. Join them for a session on 'Net Zero: Transforming Homes'

To kick off 2025, partners from #TransformingHomes gathered at @bristoluni.bsky.social for a day of #collaborative workshops. We discussed our demo homes, #designresearch progress, future outputs, and ideas for further research to transform UK housing. Thanks to all partners for their collaboration!