WM-Net Zero is pleased to highlight the launch of an exciting new research initiative, funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), aiming to ensure health remains at the heart of the UK’s net zero transition.
Led by WM-Net Zero Principal Investigator Professor Zongbo Shi, along with other prominent researchers at the University of Birmingham, the INHABIT project (Indoor HABItability during the Transition to Net Zero Housing Hub) has secured £7.3 million in funding. INHABIT aims to revolutionise the way homes and buildings across the UK are designed, renovated, and inhabited by prioritising health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
The INHABIT team will collaborate closely with communities, policymakers, industry specialists, and citizens to co-develop practical solutions and forward-thinking strategies. These approaches will enhance indoor environments, reduce emissions, and significantly advance the UK’s net zero ambitions.
By integrating health considerations into building standards and practices, INHABIT seeks to improve environmental outcomes while simultaneously enhancing residents’ quality of life. This will result in homes throughout the West Midlands and beyond becoming healthier, more comfortable, and sustainably designed.
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