What will new homes look like in 10 years?

As the Future Homes Standard approaches, the housebuilding industry is entering a period of rapid change. From low-carbon heating and improved energy efficiency to future-proofed design, the homes we build today must be ready for tomorrow.

In this episode of Bricking It with Bellway, host Laura is joined by Jamie Bursnell, Group Technical and Innovations Manager, to explore what homes of the future will look like and how Bellway is preparing for this next chapter.

Jamie shares his journey from a trade background to leading technical innovation, before discussing what the Future Homes Standard means in practice, including the move to all-electric homes, the role of heat pumps, improved fabric performance and renewable energy generation.

The conversation also covers Bellway’s sustainability commitments, lessons from the Future Homes Hub in Manchester, insights from testing at Salford University’s Energy House 2.0, and how skills, training and customer education are key to making low-carbon homes successful.

Together, they reflect on how customer expectations are changing, why simplicity and comfort matter, and how sustainable features are becoming the standard rather than a sale extra.

Let’s start Bricking It!

More about careers at Bellway: www.bellwaycareers.co.uk

More about the Future Homes Standard: https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/ebook/future-homes-standard-december-2025/157459/

Sustainability Commitments at Bellway: https://sustainability.bellwayplc.co.uk/