Around the Table: A podcast by Building Relations
Does Building Sustainable New Homes Need to Cost the Earth?
30 Apr 2025
In this thought-provoking episode, we ask whether sustainable housing really needs to come with a higher price tag. Host Charlotte Radcliffe from Building Relations PR is joined by Michael Pratt (Invertay Homes & Timber Engineering UK), Professor Robert Hairstans (Edinburgh Napier University and NMITE), and Sue Riddlestone OBE (Bioregional) to explore how to build greener, more affordable homes without compromising on quality or ambition.Topics include:The cost myths around sustainable homesBenefits of fabric-first design and modern methods of construction (MMC)Circular economy principles and material reusePolicy, finance, and skills gaps impacting deliveryReal-world insights from sustainable housing pioneersA must-listen for anyone working in housing, development, construction, or policy who wants to scale sustainability without scaling cost.Music credit: Uppbeat OAKTY4TYK7ENPSSWMusic credit: Uppbeat OAKTY4TYK7ENPSSW
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