Prize for Sustainability

AdaptiveHeat delivers smarter, resident-responsive heating for hard-to-retrofit homes,cutting energy use by 40%, lowering bills, reducing fuel poverty, and improving comfort. Its non-invasive retrofit suits social housing, protecting heritage buildings while supporting national decarbonisation and wellbeing goals.

Bioregional’s tool speeds up retrofit planning,turning messy data into clear strategies. It helps housing providers act faster, cut carbon, reduce costs, and improve homes, supporting smarter, more sustainable living for residents across diverse property types.

ReHarvest Board transforms farm waste into safe, low-carbon panels, cutting emissions, reducing landfill, and promoting healthier homes. It supports affordable retrofits and new builds, aligning with ESG goals to tackle waste, energy, and wellbeing challenges in real communities.

In 2025, we called for submissions that centred on one or more of the following areas:

1. Regenerative and Climate-Resilient Design: Proposals that enhance community health and wellbeing while improving building longevity. Examples include innovative green construction methods that restore nature and exceed net-zero targets, as well as solutions to make homes resilient to extreme weather, such as nature-based approaches that protect ecosystems and vulnerable communities.
2. Retrofitting and Renewable Energy: Proposals that enhance living conditions, lower resident bills, and boost financial and environmental sustainability. Examples include scalable retrofit solutions to upgrade existing homes and innovative financial models to make large-scale retrofitting affordable and cost-efficient.
3. Resource Efficiency and Carbon Reduction: Proposals that cut utility bills, conserve resources, reduce waste and carbon emissions, and align with climate goals. Examples include water-efficient homes and infrastructure, as well as circular solutions like bio-based materials and recycling and reuse programmes to minimise construction and household waste.
4. Biodiversity and Nature Recovery: Proposals to boost biodiversity, support pollinators, and create recreational green spaces to enhance resident wellbeing and connection to nature. Examples include diverse landscaping with native plants, wildlife corridors for ecological connectivity, and habitat restoration in construction and upgrade projects.
5. Wellbeing and Placemaking: Proposals that drive climate friendly choices and community initiatives to improve wellbeing through ideas driven by sustainability. Examples include sustainable travel options like electric vehicles and cycling, and resident engagement tools for property management, energy efficiency, and ongoing feedback through digital platforms.