The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has responded to the Green Party 2024 general election manifesto, published on Wednesday 12 June 2024.
RIBA President Muyiwa Oki said:
“Commitments to provide 150,000 new social homes, invest in upgrading leaky and draughty housing and develop green skills are most welcome.
It’s also good to see extra funding pledged for local authorities, which could be extremely effective to deliver high-quality, sustainable communities if planning departments get a piece of the pie.
Proposals to calculate whole-life carbon echo our own calls, but they must be embedded in building regulations.
This manifesto sets out some positive proposals, but they need fine-tuning to properly address problems faced by the built environment.”
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Notes to editors:
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