The Future Homes Podcast
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Short, expert‑led discussions exploring how new homes and places are being delivered across the UK — from regulation and energy to design and delivery at scale.
About the podcast
The Future Homes Podcast is a new series from the Future Homes Hub, designed to share practical insight across the housebuilding ecosystem.
Hosted by housing sustainability expert Chris Gaze, each episode features clear, jargon‑free conversations with industry leaders and subject experts.
We focus on what’s changing, what’s working, and what housebuilders and their advisors need to know to deliver better homes — at pace and at scale.
Episodes are released fortnightly and are grounded in real‑world experience, making them ideal listening for busy professionals.
Find out more on the podcast in our trailer.
Podcast episodes
To prepare effectively for the FHS, every homebuilder regardless of size will benefit from establishing pilot sites with a clear, structured plan for embedding learning across their organisation.
Joining Chris Gaze for this first episode of the Future Homes Podcast are:
- Danielle Michalska-Morris, Director of Research and Technical Innovation from Taylor Wimpey
- Matt Underwood, Commercial and Technical Director from Lioncourt Homes
- David Adams, Strategic Advisor at the Future Homes Hub
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) forms a core part of planning approval for many new housing developments, calling for at least a 10% measurable improvement in habitats on or off site to ensure that development leaves biodiversity in a better state than before.
But exactly what is it, why it’s been brought in, and how can homebuilders stay compliant? Chris Gaze's guests for this episode are:
- Becky Moberly, Principal Consultant (Environment) from the Planning Advisory Service
- Paul Dodd, Head of Design Advice at Urban Design Learning
Electric heating in. Gas heating out. All UK home builders can see the direction of travel. One solution is heat pumps.
But what do you need to know to start your heat pump journey? Joining Chris Gaze for this episode are:
- Lizzie Wilkinson, Product Director from Ideal Heating
- Tim Hartwell, Group Design Director of Miller Homes
- Jamie Bursnell, Group Technical and Innovations Manager from Bellway
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