Built environment
Policy report
A policy plan for decarbonising homes
Reducing carbon emissions from homes is a crucial step in reaching net zero. This report sets out an outline policy plan for decarbonising the UK’s home heating.
Research Summary
Funding the future: the case for special purpose bonds
There are no silver bullets in housing and infrastructure policy. Too many separate problems compound, resulting in a severe housing shortage and some of the world’s least affordable housing. This publication highlights an alternative approach, drawing upon upon work undertaken by the Urban Land Markets Group.
Report
Implementing the right to a decent home in Aotearoa: fairness and dignity for all
In this final report of their Housing Inquiry, the New Zealand Human Rights Commission offers specific and practical guidance for different sets of stakeholders: policy-makers, and individuals, communities and housing advocates.
Report
'Having a go': exploring the use of supports to make individualised living a reality
This research report focuses on the supports NDIS participants use to build their capacity to work towards their home and living goals. The research is part of work to develop a new approach to home and living.
Report
Building a transition: innovative approaches to construction industry transformation towards a safer and more sustainable future
This report responds to the multiple challenges currently impacting Victoria’s building and construction industry including skills and labour shortages, supply shortages, price increases, significant workplace stress and mental health issues. It also sets out best-practice skills, practices and innovation being developed and applied in leading international jurisdictions.