Homes for Londoners: Sustainable approaches to net-zero

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Thursday 22 January 2026
18:15 - 20:15

As part of NLA's Housing programme, join us to explore sustainable approaches to housing design, delivery and maintenance.

London’s public housing sector is increasingly embracing low-carbon technologies and fabric-first principles to meet the city’s growing needs while strengthening environmental resilience. With population growth and climate pressures intensifying, the demand for high-quality, energy-efficient homes has never been greater.

From low-carbon new-build developments to innovative retrofit strategies that extend the life and performance of existing stock, new methodologies are redefining what sustainable public housing looks like. This session will examine the challenges and opportunities of integrating sustainable design, long-term maintenance strategies, and cost-effective delivery models into both new-build and retrofit programmes.

Drawing on insights from across London, the discussion will explore how these sustainable approaches can act as catalysts for healthier neighbourhoods, reduce carbon footprints, and improve long-term affordability.

Join us to learn key findings from NLA’s recent study Homes for Londoners: A New Agenda for Public Housing and contribute to the conversation shaping the future of sustainable housing for current and future Londoners.

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Rob_Westcott-Civic.pdf
Frederick_Fasola-Maccreanor_Lavington.pdf

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Programme

18:15 Arrival

18:45 Welcome from Chair
Adara Wicaksono, Programme Manager, NLA

18:50 Sustainable estate renewal: Sutton Estate
Robert Westcott, Director, Civic

19:00 Sensitive integration: York Way Estate
Frederick Fasola, Associate Architect, Maccreanor Lavington

19:10 Holistic strategy for high-rise: Low Cost, Low Carbon
Sasha Swannell, Sustainability Lead, Bell Phillips Architects

19:20 Panel Discussion
Speakers above plus

Rodrigo Garcia Priego, Head of Energy and Carbon, Greengage

19:35 Q&A

19:45 Networking

20:15 End

Speaker biographies

Robert Westcott

Director, Civic

Frederick Fasola

Associate, Maccreanor Lavington

Rodrigo Garcia Priego

Head of Energy and Carbon, Greengage Environmental Ltd

Adara Wicaksono

Programme Manager, NLA

Sasha Swannell

Sustainability Lead, Bell Phillips Architects

Venue

The London Centre
3 Aldermanbury
London
EC2V 7HH

Accessibility

There are two ways of entering the London Centre - either up 3 steps with a handrail on either side, or via a platform lift. There are gender-neutral and accessible toilets on the lower ground floor, which can be accessed via a flight of stairs or a lift. If you would like more information about the space, or have any further access requirements, please let us know how we can best accommodate these, by emailing events@nla.london.