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RIBA attacks proposed homes efficiency standards

By and 2020-02-10T07:00:00

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Government’s Future Homes Standard is not ambitious enough, says institute

RIBA has added its voice to the growing clamour warning the government that its plans for future house-building could be disastrous for the environment.

Ministers are proposing changes to the Future Homes Standard, a new set of house-building regulations due to take effect from 2025.

A public consultation has been underway over parts F and L of the the regulations, which affect energy efficiency and ventilation respectively.

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