In partnership with
In partnership with
Design Future London workshop
Mayor of London and George Clarke Design Future London workshop
Wednesday 24 November, 10:00-13:00
We are delighted to announce that HOMES UK will host a workshop this November in the NEW Unlock Net Zero Zone to facilitate, “Design Future London,” a design challenge by The Mayor of London in partnership with MOBIE.
Participants will work alongside design students to seek answers to the question: ’What do we want from future homes and communities in London?’
The way we live is rapidly changing and creating social, working, lifestyle, environmental and sustainability challenges. The design criteria for future new homes and master planning the way we live and the communities we create must meet these and more challenges.
This group thinking and design workshop is asking you to work alongside future designers and creators of the homes for London to consider the issues and present some solutions to the housing challenges.
Attendees will work in small teams, with a brainstorm on what the group members think should be the key elements - what do Londoners want, using the supplied post-it notes, flip charts, paper, pens, etc. (Approx. 20 minutes).
Each team will have a member(s) of the MOBIE Community, and a recent design graduate to help direct and guide them through this session. The facilitators will prompt the students about the key recovery themes and think of the different users and their needs.
Following a short break, the groups will be challenged to turn their original ideas into something visual, either a house design, a plan or both. Our volunteer architects and designers will be on hand to help each group with the sketching of their ideas if required. (40-45 minutes).
Back together, the groups will report and present their themes and designs. As well as students and tutors, industry attendees will be welcome to join a group, or form teams of their own to participate.
Combining clever, optimistic and imaginative design and the potential of fantastic new technologies, the homes of the future can be absolutely amazing. Hopefully this short challenge is an opportunity to begin thinking about re-shaping modern housing and show us the sort of home design that you might want for yourself and your future families.
Why should you join?
● Learn new skills to innovate and create change in the housing sector
● Walk away with tangible design ideas to create more sustainable homes and communities
● Access subject-matter experts and gain valuable contacts in a collaborative environment
● Benefit from the promotion involved in being part of the winning team!
● Feel like you are on a journey to make a positive difference!
If you are interested in joining you can register for the workshop here
(Attendees already pre-registered for HOMES UK can turn up at the Unlock Net Zero zone on 24 November at 10am.)
What previous attendees said:
“It was an absolute pleasure being involved. I thought it went very well with great ideas and lots of energy from all the groups. The format worked really well.”
Mark Southgate, chief executive, MOBIE
“Many thanks for the chance to meet some great minds in the industry for a newcomer such as myself!”
Liam Kelly, graduate consultant, sustainability, buildings and places, AECOM
Still need convincing?
Don't take our word for it, our visitors speak for themselves...
“A fascinating couple of days, the debates and discussions covered a huge variety of topics with expert and knowledgeable speakers. Really enjoyed it.”
“A great return on time investment. Put next year's event dates in your diary, right now”
“Excellent event with a specific focus on working towards net zero. Well worth the trip with several new connections made and less than a week later we are already in discussions for future collaborations.”
“HOMES UK is a very good event and a must-do for all in the industry.”
“HOMES UK was a highly effective event with a great mix of attendees from almost every housing association in the country.”
“I always enjoy going to HOMES UK and catching up on the latest suppliers and thinking. It's definitely one of the highlights of the asset management year!”
“I found the talks really interesting and considering it is free for local authorities, I think it is a great learning/development opportunity to keep up to date with conversations happening in the housing sector.”
“It helped us, so I know it can help someone else”.
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“People were very friendly and willing to chat. Lots of leads were generated.”
“The connections that can be made are great and deliver a world of opportunities. The topics covered in the programme are excellent.”
“This was a dynamic event with a great mix of talks, encouraging bold conversations about net zero. The stalls were great for getting a breadth of understanding about the different suppliers there are.”
“Unlock Net Zero Live was a dynamic conference with great speakers and engaging discussion. Will see you next year!”
“We had a great time. We met some amazing people and felt very welcomed by everyone.”
*HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live is free to housing associations, local authorities, public sector, housebuilders, master developers, funders, architects, planners and BTR landlords, student accommodation, retirement living and extra-care providers. Fees will apply to other commercial organisations.
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