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Major funding for retrofit project

We are delighted to announce that Energy House Labs, in collaboration with Salford Acoustics Innovation Institute, has been awarded major funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Led by Salford and in partnership with The University of Manchester, Sustainable Ventures, and the Energy Innovation Agency, The Retrofit Advanced Materials and Manufacturing […]

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Energy House 2.0 welcomes Manchester artist Omid Asadi for residency

Manchester-based artist Omid Asadi has been announced as the latest artist in residence at Energy House Labs. Commissioned by the University of Salford Art Collection, the residency will run from spring 2026 through to the end of the year, bringing together art and housing research in a unique interdisciplinary collaboration. Born in Iran in 1979, Omid’s practice is […]

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Celebrating Three Years of Innovation: Future Homes Project Closing Event

Last month, we had the pleasure of bringing together our project and industry partners to mark the close of the Innovate UK Future Homes Innovation Accelerator project. A milestone moment celebrating three years of collaboration, research, and real-world impact. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the breadth of work delivered throughout the project […]

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Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence: Thermal Measurement Laboratory

This March, we were proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone: 45 years of accredited testing by our Thermal Measurement Laboratory (UKAS Testing Laboratory No.1660). For over four decades, the lab has been at the forefront of delivering trusted, high-quality thermal data to industry, government, and research communities across the UK and beyond. Established by Dr […]

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Energy House Labs Director Appointed Chair of Major Construction Skills Initiative

We are pleased to share that our Director at Energy House Labs, Professor Will Swan, has been appointed Independent Chair of the North West Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) Strategic Board. Led by Wigan & Leigh College, the CTEC is a new government-backed initiative bringing together colleges and employers to strengthen construction skills provision and prepare the workforce […]

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Bridging the Gap Between Design and Reality in Housing Performance

We’re proud to share that our Building Physicist and Research Fellow at Energy House Labs, Grant Henshaw, recently featured on Episode 6 of Create & Construct: The Podcast by Tobermore. In conversation with Michelle McNeill and co-guest Tom Greening, Grant explores some of the most pressing challenges facing the built environment today, including performance gaps, retrofitting, and the future of […]