We’re thrilled to share that last week, Ian Pritchett Co-founder of Greencore Homes, won The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Sustainability award!

This well-deserved recognition celebrates nearly four decades of pioneering work in sustainable construction—from conserving historic buildings and revolutionising lime technology to developing Greencore’s Biond system, which locks up more carbon than it emits.

Ian said: “This award is recognition of the teams I’ve had the privilege to work with over the years, and proof that building better, healthier, lower-carbon homes within the One Planet Living framework—isn’t just possible, it’s essential.”

Congratulations Ian!

This EarthDay, we’re celebrating the power of sustainable choices.

Our Bicester factory is now powered by a 726-panel, 302kWp rooftop solar array and a 100kW/200kWh battery storage system, thanks to our collaboration with SNRG. This solution reduces our electricity bills and our carbon emissions.

From renewable energy to Better Than Net Zero Homes, Greencore is committed to building a greener future.

This week, our Communications Manager, James Pritchett, visited Abingdon Preparatory School to deliver a talk on sustainable housing to the Senior Section of the school. He shared how Greencore is building homes that are Better Than Net Zero – using natural materials, innovative design, and low-carbon construction methods to create homes fit for the future.

Following the talk, students from Year 8 took part in a hands-on workshop where they designed their own sustainable homes. From solar panels and wind turbines to green roofs and beehives, their creativity and enthusiasm were genuinely inspiring.

Thank you to the staff and students at Abingdon Prep for the warm welcome and for showing such a keen interest in the future of housing and the planet.

Today, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible team that makes Greencore Homes what it is. From our factory team crafting our Biond panels and the site teams bringing our homes to life, to the operational and support teams keeping everything running—you are the heart of our mission.

Building better than net zero homes and climate positive places isn’t easy—it takes dedication, innovation, and a shared passion for making a difference. Every day, our people go above and beyond to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of sustainable construction.

To every Greencore colleague: thank you for your hard work, commitment, and belief in what we do. We couldn’t do it without you! 

Our very own Ian Pritchett shared the answer in Homes England’s Autumn Learning Programme – and now you can watch it on YouTube!

His session, ‘A Low Carbon Home Case Study’, dives into the principles behind building better than net zero homes and the innovative methods we use at Greencore.

It’s a great resource for anyone interested in sustainable housebuilding—and it highlights the ongoing dialogue and support from Homes England.

Ian’s session runs for the first 19 minutes and the rest of the webinar is also very worthwhile, featuring insights from:
🔹 Tom Hill – Director of Impact Strategy, Savills
🔹 Craig Dransfield – Development Director, SOHA
🔹 Alex Greaves – Director of Greencore & M&G Real Estate

For link to presentation click here.

“One Planet Living offers a unique approach for developers, local authorities, and communities to co-design sustainable communities within planetary boundaries.” said Sue Riddlestone OBE, CEO and co-founder of Bioregional. “It simplifies the process, engaging key stakeholders to create a shared vision while fostering the regeneration of nature. This approach leads to faster sales, fewer voids, longer tenancies and improved wellbeing. Most have found that once they embrace it, they never look back.”

Jon Di-Stefano, CEO of sustainable housebuilder, Greencore Homes adds “One Planet Living is a key part of our approach to creating thriving, sustainable communities. Its flexibility allows us to set ambitious, site-specific goals while addressing every aspect of sustainability — not just carbon reduction — in a truly holistic way.”

Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ejKKAQAH

Excited to share our spotlight in Matthew Brooker‘s latest Bloomberg column, which illuminates the transformative potential of sustainable housebuilding. 🏡



The piece expertly unpacks the urgent need to move beyond traditional brick and stone construction, demonstrating how our timber-based approach can be a critical solution in meeting climate targets. As the UK construction sector faces mounting pressure for innovation, Greencore stands at the vanguard of this essential transformation. The article highlights our pioneering Biond closed timber frame system and provides strategic insights into why innovative construction methods are crucial for addressing climate challenges.



We’re not just building homes; we’re reimagining a more sustainable future. 🌱🏗️



A heartfelt thank you to Matthew Brooker for amplifying this crucial conversation about sustainable construction.



The full article offers a compelling perspective on the future of housebuilding. Click here for link to article.

We’re excited to see Greencore Homes and, in particular, Springfield Meadows, featured in a BBC Politics South segment highlighting the importance of Solar PV panels.

Our wonderful residents, Joan and Stuart, shared their inspiring experience of living in a Greencore home, where ultra-low energy bills are proof of the power of sustainable design and renewable energy.

It’s another reminder that our homes set a new benchmark for sustainable housing in the UK.

Watch the full piece here (story starting at 14m 30s): https://lnkd.in/gXdUaSQi

Another exciting milestone for Greencore Homes in what has been a very busy quarter! We have secured planning approval from Cherwell District Council for 65 Better Than Net Zero homes in Launton, Oxfordshire.

This flagship project will feature 42 open market homes, 6 first homes, and 17 affordable, tenure-blind homes, with 23% biodiversity net gain and new green spaces for community recreation.

Our CEO – Jon Di-Stefano shared “We are excited to get the go-ahead to develop another 65 of our better than net zero homes. This will be a flagship scheme for Greencore, delivered in a time where urgent action and innovative solutions are needed to meet the UK’s housing and climate targets.”

Launton represents Greencore’s commitment to climate positive places, where a fabric first approach and renewable energy to the homes, combine with thoughtful design of green spaces and nature recovery to deliver a more sustainable future.

We’re pleased to welcome Oliver Luard to Greencore Homes as our new Partnerships & Investment Director. With a deep expertise in partnerships led opportunities including his expertise in identifying, appraising, negotiating and delivering partnerships led opportunities suitable for multi-tenure developments, typically incorporating Open Market Sales, Single Family Rent, and Affordable Housing, will contribute to Greencore’s next phase of growth. Oliver brings a wealth of industry knowledge and established relationships that will be instrumental as we continue our rapid growth.

Oliver joins us with recent experience as Land & Development Director at Vistry Group, formerly Countryside Partnerships. His track record in building strategic partnerships to deliver multi-tenure developments will help drive Greencore’s mission to develop better than net zero homes and climate positive places.

Please join us in welcoming Oliver to the team!