IndiNature is a pioneer in bio-based insulation solutions, offering high-performance products made from hemp and other sustainable crops. Their range of natural fibre insulations – including IndiTherm, IndiBreathe, and IndiSilence – captures carbon, regulates temperature and humidity, and reduces noise, all while promoting a healthy indoor environment.

Crafted from locally grown UK hemp crops, IndiNature’s products are not only durable and soft but also zero-waste, making them a sustainable choice for the future of construction. The natural fibres contribute to a net reduction in carbon, ensuring that every installation supports the planet’s well-being.

It was fantastic to hear about IndiNature’s innovative approach at Futurebuild and the exciting potential their products have to transform the built environment. By naturally regulating indoor conditions — balancing temperature and humidity — their solutions contribute to healthier, more comfortable spaces.

IndiNature’s approach is truly original, blending science with traditional crops to create sustainable products that benefit both people and the planet. Their work highlights how nature-based innovation can play a powerful role in the future of construction, and we’re excited to see how their solutions continue to evolve.

Power Circle is on a mission to support communities through the energy transition – helping to cut costs, lower emissions, and decentralise energy systems for a fairer, greener future. Their work focuses on the ‘4 Ds’ of the new energy world: Decarbonise, Decentralise, Digitalise, and Democratise. By building long term partnerships and embracing innovative technologies, Power Circle is transforming energy from a burden to an opportunity.

At the heart of their approach is a social Energy Service Company (ESCo) and Virtual Power Plant (VPP), designed to deliver affordable, low carbon power to the communities who need it most. These models are built to support future energy systems, including heat and energy as a service and peer-to-peer trading.

The innovation: SHIELD

SHIELD (Smart Heat and Intelligent Energy in Low-income Districts) is Power Circle’s ambitious new project designed to deliver low cost, low carbon heat and power to lower-income households.

By combining trusted technologies like solar PV and heat pumps with innovative systems such as intelligent batteries, distributed data centres, and ridgetop wind turbines, SHIELD aims to drive down energy bills while cutting emissions. The project also explores integration with EV charging and will be piloted in partnership with Eastlight Community Homes.

It was fantastic to learn more about SHIELD at Futurebuild and the real-world impact it could have on communities. Power Circle’s approach of blending tech innovation with social equity has the potential to redefine what local, low carbon energy looks like. Their commitment to inclusive decarbonisation is needed to ensure no one is left behind in the energy transition.

Advanced Construction Technologies Limited (ACTL) was established in 2018 to develop their innovative integrated roof concept – initially as a feasibility project, followed by a successful industrial development phase.

ACTL has created a fully integrated roof cassette, designed to serve as either a complete roof for new-build homes or a full replacement for existing roofs in retrofit projects. With a beta-stage product prototype now developed, ACTL is ready to engage with the construction sector, including social housing providers and landlords, to explore large-scale retrofit opportunities.

The innovation: Power Roof

Power-Roof is a fully integrated, factory-built roof cassette that delivers a complete standing seam weatherproof layer, and incorporates photovoltaic (PV) panels that can cover up to 85% of the roof’s surface. It spans over 8 metres from gable to ridge without the need for additional structural support.

Beneath its weatherproof layer and PV panels, an eco-conscious system efficiently harvests heat, supporting systems like heat pumps, hot water cylinders, or MVHR to improve efficiency and cost savings.

With a 60-year design life, Power-Roof is built for longevity, sustainability, and a net-zero future.

It was a pleasure to learn about Power Roof’s groundbreaking technology at Futurebuild and the potential their integrated roof systems have to reshape the construction industry. By seamlessly combining photovoltaic panels with an eco-conscious heat-harvesting system, Power Roof delivers both energy efficiency and long-term sustainability for buildings.

Power Roof’s innovative design showcases the power of advanced engineering to create smart, durable solutions that contribute to a net zero future. We look forward to seeing how their products continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in building technology.

Anzen is developing solid-state heat pump technology designed to overcome the barriers that prevent many UK homes – especially hard-to-decarbonise ones like flats – from switching to low carbon heating. Their compact, wall-integrated Climate Wall system provides heating, cooling, ventilation, and air purification in one unit, without the need for an outdoor unit or complex installation.

With a high-efficiency thermoelectric design, the system can modulate from 0.2kW to 2kW, making it adaptable to both draughty and well-insulated homes. Installation takes just a few hours and can be done by a local electrician, making it a scalable retrofit option that doesn’t compromise on comfort or indoor air quality.

Anzen is on a mission to decarbonise one million UK homes by 2035, offering a people-focused, practical route to net zero that puts affordability and ease of use at its core.

It was fantastic to see Anzen’s innovative Climate Wall solution presented at Futurebuild – a compact, solid-state heat pump that could play a vital role in retrofitting the UK’s hardest-to-decarbonise homes. Their approach tackles some of the most pressing barriers in the heat pump market – cost, complexity, and space – with a practical, scalable alternative. We’re excited to see how Anzen’s pilot projects progress and how their technology evolves to support a just, affordable energy transition across the housing sector.

Based in Sussex, Biaco is a pioneering green tech start-up developing breakthrough solutions in zero carbon energy. At the heart of their innovation is a revolutionary energy cell that creates high grade thermal heat by exciting water molecules in plasma – a process that could transform how we heat our buildings.

Biaco is challenging the limitations of traditional systems like heat pumps and hydrogen, which can be costly to generate. Their alternative is a compact, clean, and efficient heating system with the potential to deliver real-world decarbonisation at scale.

The innovation: Biaco’s Zero Carbon Energy Cell

Biaco’s core technology uses the impurities in water to produce a powerful exothermic reaction, generating high grade steam in a fraction of a second. With an impressive energy return – 1kW of input energy produces up to 4kW of heat output – the system is efficient, clean, and carbon negative.

This innovation has the potential to power everything from home heating and hot water to cooling systems and data centres – all with minimal environmental impact and significantly lower running costs.

Biaco has a bold vision to decarbonise heating for all building types in all weather conditions, marking a change in clean tech innovation. It was fascinating to hear about their solution at Futurebuild, and we’re excited to seeing how this breakthrough progresses from prototype to real world application.

Build Test Solutions are innovators in building performance measurement. Their mission is to make in-situ building performance measurement cost effective and accessible to the mainstream building construction, renovation and home improvement sectors.

Following extensive testing and validation, BTS supply unique building performance measurement technologies and software solutions to energy assessors, building surveyors, the construction industry, utility suppliers and other built environment experts.

The innovation: BTS Cloud

BTS Cloud is an innovative platform offering hardware and software solutions designed to make building performance measurement accessible and mainstream. With a single login, users gain countless insights into how buildings truly function, enabling them to analyse one or many buildings at once.

The platform includes new features like Building Diagnostics and Healthy Home Analytics, offering a comprehensive understanding of building performance. BTS Cloud also provides a holistic ventilation assessment, ensuring healthier and more efficient living and working environments.

It was exciting to discover BTS Cloud’s innovative approach at Futurebuild and the potential their platform holds for transforming how we measure and understand building performance. By combining advanced hardware and software, BTS Cloud allows users to gain deep insights into how buildings truly operate, from ventilation to energy efficiency.

BTS Cloud’s unique capabilities, including building diagnostics and healthy home analytics, are paving the way for smarter, more sustainable building management. Their commitment to providing comprehensive, real-time data supports healthier, more efficient spaces, and we’re looking forward to seeing the impact their platform has on the building performance sector.