The Mail on Sunday British Homes Awards 2009 SPONSORED BY VELUX

The awards Partners

The Mail on Sunday:
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VELUX:
As a global company founded on a vision of daylight, fresh air and quality of life, it has always been a fundamental principle within the VELUX Group that we aim to be a good corporate ‘citizen’, conducting our self responsibly towards the public domain, the environment and our employees.

We support architecture that promotes natural day light and ventilation; incorporates design solutions that ‘future-proof’ the buildings use, and that makes every effort to reduce energy consumption.

A natural evolution for VELUX is the introduction of renewable technology, and 2007 will see the launch of its’ WRAS approved Solar Hot Water Systems for the new housing sector.

Crest Nicholson PLC:
Crest Nicholson is firmly established as a leading regeneration developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities. The Company’s track record shows demonstrable commitment to delivering innovative, design led, residential developments and large scale, mixed use, urban regeneration solutions. Its ongoing emphasis on environmentally responsible housing and commitment to deliver truly low carbon sustainable schemes is evident by an ever increasing development portfolio, delivered via seven regional business units and a specialist regeneration division.

The success of complex developments such as Park Central in Birmingham, combined with a forthcoming wave of zero carbon schemes including One Brighton in the heart of Brighton and One Gallions in the Thames Gateway, act as testament to the Group's determination to lead the industry in its quest to create innovative development solutions which positively contribute towards achieving a low carbon economy and sustainable future.

The Company’s significant contribution to the built environment has been recognised with a string of awards, reaching a pinnacle in 2007 with The Queens Award for Enterprise which serves to honour the Groups true commitment to sustainable development.

Committed to working with both partners and stakeholders alike Crest Nicholson is well equipped to respond to the ever growing challenges inherent in the quest to create vibrant sustainable communities.

BRE:
BRE is a research and consultancy organisation, which has maintained a specialism in housing issues since its formation over 80 years ago. Through its developing Innovation Park and the Integer House, BRE and its partners have been helping to shape a future vision for housing.

NCEH:
The National Centre for Excellence in Housing
An initiative backed by BRE and the NHBC to give the highest priority to engaging all housing supply and customer stakeholders in its mission to improve housing quality. A core group of high profile opinion leaders, chaired by the Rt. Hon. Nick Raynsford MP, meet on a quarterly basis to debate and resolve key issues within UK housing.

Real Estate TV:
Available on Sky Channels 273 & 274, Virgin TV, BT Vision and online, via its award-winning broadband TV service at www.realestatetv.tv In addition its programmes can also be seen on Tiscali, Blinkx and Jalipo. It attracts some 1.4 million viewers monthly.

THINK08:
A new landmark in UK construction and property events, comprising high-profile conferences and exhibitions around three themes: sustainability, regeneration and innovation

British Interior Design Association (BIDA):
As the UK’s sole association supporting and advocating best practice in interior design, the BIDA was formed to promote the interior design and decoration professions. It is committed to the advancement of the professional practice of interior design and the creation of a comprehensive vision for the design challenges of the future.

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