Apps, passive housing and zero carbon - the year ahead in home improvement

Kya deLongchamps gives an overview of new developments in the home build and related areas this year, and is particularly taken with the passive housing model.

This year I finally succumbed to the usefulness of a smart phone and finished up at the most inspiring conference I’ve ever attended during my time writing on property.

Despite the water wars, the desperate need for entry-level housing stock, and cunning hike in bills and charges, things are looking up for 2016.