Building AECB A-Rated Homes with Gusto Homes

Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026

Times: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Green Lane, Manor Road, Easthorpe, NG13 0DU

PPE: You will need to bring your own hard hat, high vis jacket and boots for the site tour

Capacity: 20 attendees

Parking arrangements: On site

During the visit, Steff Wright will share Gusto Homes’ experience of delivering homes aligned with the AECB (Association for Environment Conscious Building) CarbonLite standard, alongside a guided site tour and Q&A session. You’ll have the opportunity to explore AECB A-rated homes at various stages of construction.

The AECB standard focuses on reducing energy demand and carbon emissions through high-performance building fabric, improved airtightness and quality construction. As a result, AECB homes can reduce CO₂ emissions by around 70% compared to the average UK new-build home, while also helping homeowners enjoy lower energy bills and a more comfortable living environment year-round.

The AECB defines these homes as:

• Energy efficient – A ‘fabric first’ approach ensures excellent performance and a consistent indoor climate all year round
• Comfortable and healthy – High levels of thermal comfort, minimal draughts and thermal bridging, and superior indoor air quality through advanced ventilation systems
• Low carbon – Designed to maximise the efficiency of heat pumps through high levels of insulation and increased performance standards
• Quality assured – Built on robust standards rooted in Passivhaus principles, with trained certifiers ensuring consistency of the AECB standard 

At Easthorpe Green, Gusto Homes has adopted this approach offering a distinctive, high-quality product within the market.

We hope you can join us as we share our experience, insights, and the challenges we faced along the way.

Steff Wright, Founder of Gusto Group

Steff is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Gusto Group. He started his first company at the age of 17 and has always had an enthusiasm for developing businesses and innovating in different sectors.

Steff was inspired by the Rio Summit in 1992 and has pioneered sustainability in his ventures ever since, building energy-efficient homes and empowering those communities to live more sustainably.