NLA’s Homes for Londoners: Sustainable Approaches to Net Zero

Rob Westcott, director in our London studio, is set to share insights at NLA’s upcoming event, Homes for Londoners: Sustainable Approaches to Net-Zero, taking place 22nd January.

As part of NLA's Housing programme, the session will explore sustainable approaches to housing design, delivery and maintenance.

London’s public housing sector is increasingly embracing low-carbon technologies and fabric-first principles to meet the city’s growing needs while strengthening environmental resilience. 

With population growth and climate pressures intensifying, the demand for high-quality, energy-efficient homes has never been greater. 

From low-carbon new-build developments to innovative retrofit strategies that extend the life and performance of existing stock, new methodologies are redefining what sustainable public housing looks like. 

This session will examine:

• The challenges and opportunities of integrating sustainable design, long-term maintenance strategies
• Cost-effective delivery models into both new-build and retrofit programmes
• How these sustainable approaches can act as catalysts for healthier neighbourhoods, reduce carbon footprints, and improve long-term affordability

Rob will share the story of sustainable estate renewal behind Sutton Estate, the award-winning retrofit of one of the country’s oldest purpose-built social housing developments into modern, sustainable social housing alongside HTA.

Rob will be joined by a great line-up of speakers at the event, including:

• Melissa Dowler, Director, Bell Phillips Architects
• Frederick Fasola, Associate Architect, Maccreanor Lavington
• Rodrigo Garcia Priego, Head of Energy and Carbon, Greengage 

We hope to see you there.