Summary
The Good Homes Alliance is pleased to co-host an event with Enabling Water Smart Communities (EWSC) as part of their Autumn 2025 Webinar Series.
The webinar series will offer a chance to take a closer look at some of the recent projects and outputs from EWSC – an Ofwat Water Breakthrough Challenge Innovation Project.
This lunchtime webinar on 24th September will focus on our recently published ‘Water Efficiency and Reuse in Housing: Design Guide for a Changing Climate‘, which was developed thanks to support from EWSC and the UK Water Efficiency Collaborative Fund.
Developed for architects, developers, planners, and housing associations, the guide provides case studies, best practice, and industry insight to respond to the urgent need for water smart housing, due to mounting water stress in the UK.
This webinar offers an opportunity to explore some of the guide’s topics in greater detail, following the initial launch event on 10th July. Join us to hear from the guide authors and take part in a short Q&A session.
What’s in the guide?
- Introduction – Why the guide is needed and what is the policy context.
- Succinct case studies addressing water reduction, re-use and off-setting – covering a wide mix of technologies towards water neutrality including water efficient fittings, rainwater harvesting, storm water re-use, grey water recycling, and smart metering/monitoring.
- Model specifications for new homes to meet specific water efficiency/reuse targets – which could be used in employers requirements or design briefs.
- Recommendations for developers in water stressed areas.
- Definitions and links to further reading.
- Water stories:
Speakers:
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Dr. Tom Dollard | Partner, Sustainability and Innovation | Pollard Thomas Edwards
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George Warren | Integrated Water Manager | Anglian Water
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Richard Broad | Associate Director | Good Homes Alliance
Key details:
- Date: Wednesday 24th September 2025
- Timings: 13:00-14:00
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Cost: Free to attend, registration essential