design and methods 

Here we provide an overview of the design of the project and an overview relating to the activities being undertaken at each stage.

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​Project design and methods 

the study developments  

The basis of this research project is to examine selected low cost low carbon housing developments, from the strategic brief through to occupation, together with views from a wider group of stakeholders, and to set out evidence-based recommendations on ways to increase the uptake of low cost, low carbon housing.

A key part of the project is engagement and collaboration with the study development teams – from funders through to contractors. Details of the developments will be included soon - sign up to the mailing list to ensure you’re one of the first to hear.
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The research project will be delivered through five stages. The stages will comprise a mix of desktop review, qualitative and quantitative social research, site observations of construction practice, building fabric testing, energy and environmental monitoring of the homes in-use, and mapping of different communication methods to the targeted audience.​         

Stage	Task
Stage l	Establishing the research timeline
Stage ll	Understanding the drivers, barriers, attitudes and challenges
Stage lll ​	​Identifying practical implications through the design process
​Stage lV	Determining the cost and energy performance of Building for 2050 housing in comparison to a benchmark scheme
Stage V	​Delivering a programme of dissemination

Selected developers who are constructing Buildings for 2050 housing schemes are participating in this research project. The developers have different funding models and a range of drivers for the schemes they are developing. They are also adopting different approaches to low carbon design. These factors, combined with the variation in tenure, will provide a good range of data for the research.

If you would like to be involved in the project – contributing your experience of low cost low, carbon homes in the UK please get in touch with us.

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