Transforming Homes: February 2026 Newsletter
Join us on our journey to develop scalable design solutions to transform existing housing by working with, and for, communities.
- Featured article
Laura Brain and Joel Cady reflect on the design research processes supporting the development of the Transforming Homes Catalogue, exploring how collaborative, design-led methods are shaping replicable, scalable strategies for housing transformation.
- Spotlight on:
Dr Eleni Toumpanaki, Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the University of Bristol and Transforming Homes Co-Investigator, who contributes expertise in curriculum development to address the design skills gap in home transformation.
Joel Cady, Research Associate at Cardiff University, who draws on architectural practice experience to support the delivery of the Swansea Demonstration Homes and the project’s design research processes.