1 HBF conference Dan Epstein Environmental Policy Manager

2 Outline of PresentationIntroduction to EP Global trends and vital statistics Policy drivers and sustainable dev EP initiatives and the environment Defining and delivering sustainable comms Code for sustainable homes Design for manufacture National energy delivery facility Conclusion

3 The National Regeneration Agency supporting high quality sustainable growthPortfolio of strategic sites Government’s advisor on brownfield land Using Govt land to deliver Govt Objectives Helping to deliver the DCLG SCP Supporting the Urban Renaissance Building sustainable communities Supporting urban renaissance Innovating and mainstreaming best practice Circa £800 million per annum

4 A national coverage

5 Global trends and vital statistics

6 Government policy, housing and climate change

7 World population increase:6 times in 200 years Energy consumption increase: 25 times in 200 years

8 Energy consumption and environmental justice

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11 Change in perception: Climate change is the biggest threat facing humanity

12 Policy drivers Sustainable community plan Planning PoliciesGovt initiatives

13 Policy Drivers Changing policies Kyoto 12.5% by 2012Sustainable Communities Plan EU – energy performance of buildings directive UK – Energy white paper and SDS Planning and DTI micro generation strategy Building Regulations: Sustainable and secure building act and Code for sustainable homes Planning statements Regional and Local Authority action London and Merton, plus 80 other LAs The Cameron Effect

14 EP initiatives and policyMinisterial statements and resolve Climate change awareness £60K home Low to zero Carbon developments Code for Sustainable Homes and Building Regs Better briefs Design Codes, briefs and guidance Outcomes No option – take action Level playing field – most adapted will prosper Mainstreaming New approaches Better understanding

15 Defining the sustainable community

16 Definition of a Sustainable Community‘Where people want to live and work, now and in the future. They meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents, are sensitive to the environment and contribute to a high quality of life.’ Active, inclusive and safe Well run Environmentally sensitive Well designed and built Well connected Thriving Well served Fair for everyone

17 10 Core Principles for Sustainable Development1. Create a sense of place 2. Respect and work with nature and heritage 3. High density and mixed use developments 4. Zero energy and waste emissions 5. Smart use of water and materials 6. Modern multi-modal transport to support healthy lifestyles 7. Strong and inclusive communities 8. Whole life value and strong economies 9. Innovative delivery mechanisms 10. Inspired and visionary leadership

18 Millennium Communities - setting the national agendaThriving, inclusive and sustainable

19 Integrated resource planningThe integration of resource planning can deliver more cost and resource efficient development. Dongtan Gallion Park etc

20 Energy strategies Scale Location:transect Density TechnologiesDevelopment characteristics Scale Location:transect Density Technologies Energy approach Conservation Efficient supply renewables

21 URBAN SCALE Reduce heat island effect, and the consequent energy demand for cooling: Use of green space to reduce overheating

22 A compact, mixed use city reduces energy demand for transportation and enhances quality of life

23 Vacuum sewage linked to biogasWorking with aspect and design for passive energy

24 Code for Sustainable HomesEnergy Water EcoHomes (no biodiversity or transport)

25 Code for sustainable homes level 3Energy Fabric, heat, hot water and lighting 20 kg/CO2/m2/pa Water Low flush, water efficiency 100 lts/person/pd Surface water SUDS Peak runoff rates Construction waste Site management plans Household waste Space and facilities to sort 0.8m3 of storage Materials Inventory of materials Certification

26 Design for Manufacture£60k house DfM lessons learnt DfM2

27 The £150 house competitionThe requirement to deliver high quality affordable home sis nothing new. In 1905 the “cheap cottages” competition was run to see if a high quality home could be designed for the lowest paid labourers at Letchworth garden city. The target construction cost here was for £150, £ in real terms today. The homes are now al l within a conservation area, and many are grade 2* listed. The challenge to the d4m competition was to deliver affordable homes, that would be the listed buildings of the future.

28 Design for ManufactureThe £60k home Design for Manufacture The results and the impact of the competition have been phenomenal, the implications and lessons learnt we believe will transform the quality of homes and how they are delivered in the UK in the future. Top right; William Vierry at Aylesbury. This developer was criticised for their design quality at phase 2, and responded by employing high quality designers – MAKE here and the Radley House in Hastings, they won both sites – hi-lighting the value of good designers. Bottom right; Wimpey Homes with Richard Rogers partnership transferring their experience of using technology in the design of commercial buildings to the design of efficient high quality housing. Bottom left; Urban Salon with 3 Rivers H.A, clearly illustrating how the requirements of secured by design – natural surveillance, defensible space and community interaction can be designed into housing to create both good streetscapes and exciting architecture. Top left; Shepherd robson at Newport Pagnell – Alan Shingler will follow on from me to explain more about their experience of working in the competition.

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30 A national energy services facilityFeasibility Options Facility

31 EP and ESCos Expensive to set up Impact on development programmeDifferences in culture and approach between development sector and utilities Big boys won’t play (changing fast) Steep learning curve New standards and development briefs £60K home 6 new low carbon communities - mainstreaming

32 Current barriers Costs, viability and uncertaintyEstablishment costs, risk, finance Technologies know-how, specification and energy strategies project delivery Skills Selecting the right strategy and approach Contracting and installation Management and maintenance

33 Funding Models MUSCO ESCO MUJV Share issues Prudential borrowingCommunity investment vehicles Merchant wind schemes – Ecotricity Leasing schemes Grants

34 Case studies and best practiceLand Securities, EDF and TW: MUJV Southampton: CHP and new power station Aberdeen: CHP Woking: ESCO and prudential borrowing Southwark: Elephant and Castle MUSCO London: Policy, targets and mechanisms Titanic Mills ESCO

35 Examples of ESCOs Titanic Mill 130 residential Spa/leisure facilitiesLowry Renaissance Ltd/ESD/kirklees MC Insulation/heat recovery/PVs/biomass CHP Export and import of electricity Not-for-Profit ESCO owned by building management company

36 Conclusions A very big agenda New approaches to developmentGrowing public and policy awareness New design standards New delivery mechanisms New funding models Better places to live

37 Changing Minds Behind the great material inventions of the last century and a half was not merely a long internal development of techniques: there was also a change of mind. Before the new industrial process could take hold on a great scale, a reorientation of wishes, habits, ideas, goals was necessary. L. Mumford, Technics and Civilisation, 1963