Smart technologies are giving homeowners control over systems such as heating, lighting and ventilation, providing full visibility over how they function. Accessed via smartphones, many of these systems give users control at their fingertips.

The proposed updates to Building Regulations will pave the way towards the Future Homes Standard, which is due to be introduced in 2025. This brings with it a focus on thermal efficiency, increased air tightness and indoor air quality.

Working with some of the leading sustainable product manufacturers in the UK, including EnviroVent, Barratt Developments has developed ‘Z House’, the first home in the country built by a major housebuilder to go beyond the Future Homes Standard.

Project 80 is a new development by Midland Heart, a Birmingham-based housing association, which will meet the Government’s new Future Homes Standard by reducing carbon emissions by up to 80%, three years ahead of schedule.

Find everything you need to know about MVHR and MEV before buying or starting a sustainable ventilation system project in our Sustainable Mechanical Ventilation System Buyer Guide

What designers and developers should be aware of in minimising the concentrations of Indoor Air Pollutants to reduce the impact on health.