The Future Homes Standard: How to Differentiate When Everyone Must Comply
The Future Homes Standard means every new home in England must include on-site renewable generation and low-carbon heating, from 2028. When compliance is universal, the question for developers shifts from whether to build sustainably to how to stand out. This article covers five practical ways to differentiate above the FHS baseline, from sizing solar for real energy demand to removing ownership friction entirely.
Future Homes Standard: How to Calculate How Much Solar You Need
On-site renewables is now a functional requirement for every new home in England. This guide breaks down the confirmed sizing formula from Approved Document L 2026 and explains why designing beyond the minimum is essential.
The Future Homes Standard is Published — Here’s the Confirmed Timeline for Implementation
The Future Homes Standard comes into force on 24 March 2027, with a 12-month transition deadline of 24 March 2028. Here is a practical breakdown of the confirmed implementation timeline, the HEM/SAP crossover, and what developers should be doing right now.
Future Homes Standard: What It Means For UK Housebuilders – And A Closer Look At The Solar Mandate
Future Homes Standard explained for UK housebuilders. Learn how solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage will shape new build homes – and how to prepare for 2027 requirements.