Guides & Resources

FHBS Technical Guides & Reference Material

Comprehensive guidance for developers, architects, and specifiers working with the Future Homes and Buildings Standards.

Complete comparison of FHS-compliant heating approaches with emitter performance data.

COP optimisation, delta-T correction factors, and room-by-room design strategies.

Full breakdown of U-values, airtightness, ventilation, overheating, and HEM specifications.

New functional requirement for renewable electricity generation explained.

Compliance routes, sleeving methodology, and low-carbon heat requirements.

Key dates, HRB provisions, and sunsetting of historic arrangements.

SAP 10.3 vs HEM comparison, dual running period, and transition timeline.

Commissioning, competent person schemes, Home User Guides, and BREL reports.

Detailed fabric performance targets and construction approaches.

Assessment methods, regulatory conflicts, and planned technical review.

60+ defined terms covering heating, fabric, ventilation, and regulatory concepts.

Comprehensive answers organised by General, Technical, Heating, and Practical categories.