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CeNZ-HighDB release Impact Report for May 2026 to September 2026
CeNZ-HighDB have released their third impact report, covering the projects finished between May 2026 and September 2026. The projects completed in this time include a the creation of an archetype pattern book, studies that will inform the future Net Zero and...
CeNZ-HighDB and Changeworks Explore Clean Heating Options for Social Housing
The transition to clean heating is an important part of the decarbonisation challenge facing social landlords. However, selecting appropriate heating systems requires consideration of more than carbon performance alone. Our completed research, Exploring Clean Heating...
Dr Anitha Karthik nominated for Diversity & Inclusion Award
We are delighted to announce that Thematic Working Group VI PDRA, Dr Anitha Karthik, has been shortlisted for the Diversity & Inclusion Award at the upcoming Accelerate to Zero Awards. She was nominated by TWG IV lead Professor Robert Hairstans for her work...
CeNZ-HighDB helps to secure new regional housing and construction skills hubs
CeNZ-HighDB is pleased to have played a key role in a project that resulted in a £25M award for five new skills training centres across south east Scotland. Working with regional partners, including West Lothian College, to secure UK Government Local Growth Fund...
New temporary Edinburgh venue to explore architecture, design and the built environment
A new temporary venue dedicated to exploring architecture, design and the built environment will open to the public on 15 September at the Edinburgh Futures Institute in the heart of Edinburgh. A&DS:SpACE is a collaborative initiative by Architecture and Design...
CeNZ-HighDB to exhibit at BE-ST Fest East
Driving delivery defines BE-ST Fest 2026, and in the East of Scotland, this is driven through the lens of retrofit. Now in its fourth year, the International Retrofit Conference has established itself as a leading platform for industry leaders, community...
Guy Martin’s Ice Box Experiment
CeNZ-HighDB were recently part of a collaborative project that saw TV presenter Guy Martin conduct an ‘Ice Box Challenge’ as part of a range of building physics experiments for his recent House Without Bills programme for Channel 4. The challenge looked at how well...
Professor Sean Smith appointed as chair of new built environment Mission Board
Professor Sean Smith, Principal Investigator for the Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings (CeNZ-HighDB), has been appointed as chair of a new Mission Board convened to help drive circular change across Scotland’s built environment. The sector-led Mission Board...
Professor Robert Hairstans wins Scotland’s Home of the Year
CeNZ-HighDB would like to congratulate Thematic Working Group 6's lead Professor Robert Hairstans, and his family, on winning Scotland's Home of the Year 2026 (BBC Scotland). 'Homegrown Hoose' fought off stiff competition from homes across the whole of Scotland, from...
CeNZ-HighDB release Impact Report for October 2025 to April 2026
CeNZ-HighDB have released their second impact report, covering the projects finished between October 2025 and April 2026. The projects completed in this time include a tool that has the potential to help local councils and community energy groups make informed...
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