Ep. 79 The Blueprint for Zero-Carbon New Builds: Energy, Heat Pumps, and Smarter Design

Send a textThe net-zero future depends on new builds designed from the start for low-carbon energy — not retrofitted later.In this episode, Mark Lufkin maps out the standard for net-zero-ready new builds: smart electric heating, embedded controls, and performance-first energy planning. This is the future of UK homes — and it starts now.You’ll learn:• Why energy usage matters more than low emissions after the build• Key role of heat pumps within an entire energy system• How thermal design, insulation, and controls interconnect for performance• The economic case for building smart now vs future retrofit cost• What policy and market forces are making this the new standardIf you're involved in designing, delivering, or living in new homes — this is the episode to watch.Watch now and find out how to build for the future, not just the brief.If you want to see our other insightful podcasts, click here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOHI_yaqB2U8KWbsfJDPCoYEfOh-TTnipFind us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dDkxLWZ25nT0krYWaTiITApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-in-construction-with-darren-evans/id1726973152YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrzqei7gttB8WB5wM6hUpwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thrive-in-construction-podcast/Our Website: https://darren-evans.co.uk/Links:Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklufkin/Wondrwall's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wondrwall/ Wondrwall's Website: https://wondrwall.com/Support the show