Maximising government investment

14 April 2025

How Pelham can help deliver more affordable homes

With the UK government committing billions to affordable housing, housing associations and local councils have a significant opportunity to deliver much-needed homes. However, maximising the impact of this investment requires smart design, cost-effective solutions, and strong collaboration.

At Pelham, we specialise in affordable housing and help ensure that every pound is spent wisely delivering high-quality, sustainable homes that meet community needs.

To maximise the benefits of the investment, homes must be both cost-effective and high quality. Our architects focus on:

Efficient layouts – Reducing wasted space to maximise usable living areas.
Standardised designs – Using repeatable models to lower design and construction costs without compromising quality.

With government policies pushing for energy-efficient homes, our designs go beyond current regulations to ensure long-term sustainability. We integrate:

Low-energy designs – Homes that have efficient heating systems based on a fabric first approach.
Renewable technologies – Solar panels, heat pumps, and other sustainable solutions.

By prioritising sustainability, we help client’s future-proof their developments and avoid costly retrofits as energy regulations evolve.

Affordable housing projects succeed when architects, councils, housing associations, and contractors work together from the outset. We engage early in the planning process to:

Ensure design feasibility from the start.
Streamline the planning approval process by aligning designs with local authority expectations.
Improve efficiency by fostering collaboration between all stakeholders.

The government’s investment in affordable housing presents a huge opportunity, but only if used wisely. By applying smart design principles and prioritising sustainability, Pelham helps deliver more homes that are cost-effective, high-quality, and built to last.

If you’re looking to deliver more affordable homes, get in touch with Pelham today.