# Zero Carbon Housing Save the World One House at a Time By Chris Skleryk | Published 2007-01-16 | Science Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-carbon-housing-uk-building-toward-the-future References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/01/uk_builders_gea.php) & [environment.guardian](http://environment.guardian.co.uk/energy/story/0,,1986425,00.html) With all homes having to be "zero-carbon" in the UK by 2016, it only makes sense that contractors gear up toward the future. Summits are currently being held between the [Home Builders Federation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-workspace) (HBF) and Government to work towards attaining their goal. "These houses will produce less than half the carbon emissions of a traditionally built house, they will cost about a third as much to run, and we're building them at the same cost as a standard house type in this country". Currently in the UK homes are responsible for 30% of emissions, the government hopes to substantially reduce this in the coming years. With [Zero Carbon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Xage-Security) housing being implemented in the UK, how long will it take for this standard to be set in North America. "A zero-carbon house is defined as one which produces as much energy, by using solar panels or wind turbines, as it consumes". -Treehugger ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Zero-carbon Housing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and implement sustainable building practices and technologies to meet the zero-carbon housing standard. - **Green Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate eco-friendly materials and construction techniques to reduce carbon emissions and create more energy-efficient buildings. - **Renewable Energy Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative ways to incorporate solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable energy sources into housing developments to achieve zero-carbon goals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform traditional construction practices to adopt sustainable and energy-efficient building methods, materials, and designs. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and enhance renewable energy technologies to provide efficient and reliable power sources for zero-carbon housing projects. - **Real Estate Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace zero-carbon housing as a competitive advantage by integrating sustainable building practices into new residential projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cob Building Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobbauge-house.md) - [Climatic Resilient Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house.md) - [Dorset Co-Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelmead.md) - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Mid-Century Heritage London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-house.md) - [Net-Zero Carbon Fast-Food Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netzero-restaurant.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Affordable Climate-Resilient Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climateresilient-homes.md) - [Net Zero Carbon Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero.md)