Transforming Homes: August 2026 Newsletter
Join us on our journey to develop scalable design solutions to transform existing housing by working with, and for, communities.
- Featured articles:
Emma Taylor shares the latest progress from the Bristol demonstration homes. From collaborative design and resident engagement to on-site delivery, she explores how research has informed a transformation strategy centred on bio-based materials, local skills and community-led retrofit.
Joel Cady explores the interdisciplinary design processes that have shaped the Swansea demonstration homes approach. Bringing together researchers, local authority teams, residents and industry partners, he reflects on how collaboration has informed proposals that respond to both the technical performance of the homes and the needs of the residents.
- Spotlight on:
Laura Brain, Research Associate at the @Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, who brings her experience and interest in community climate action and conservation practice to contribute to the design research component of the project and the delivery of the Transforming Homes catalogue.