July/August 2014

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In this issue

Vital statistics

We visit Morris Homes' Vista to get the low down on the UK's largest zero carbon village

Aiming high

A look at the outcomes of the AIMC4 initiative which sought solutions to achieving Code level four through the fabric

Housebuilder Product Awards

a celebration of this year's winners

Blowing hot and cold

A look at the latest in heating and ventilation products

Timber time

Is timber frame providing a solution at a time of materials shortages?

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Solving the section 106 crisis

After the government’s announcements on addressing the problems in the section 106 affordable housing market, Suzie Mayes considers some of the detail and whether it will be enough

The Interview – Jon Di-Stefano, Greencore Homes

Jon Di-Stefano became ceo of sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes in 2022, after heading the London-based, listed Telford Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about what drew him to a very different business, how to be ‘better than new zero’ and the SME’s big growth plans

A guide to good design

As the consultation on the updated National Design Guidance comes to a close, Suzie Mayes looks at its focus on climate and health and gauges the industry’s view

HBF Viewpoint

The housing minister says the government can reach its housing goal. But, says Laura Markus, HBF’s policy and external affairs manager, without help to support first time buyers, this is unlikely to be the reality