Welcome to the sixth issue of Open, brought to you by the Housing Corporation, the national
affordable homes agency.

In this issue, the features focus on design and quality. We show how housing associations are incorporating the highest design standards into their new homes and building homes that help cut energy use and include features that residents want.

There is also a directory published by the Housing Corporation and others, which will help you find the expertise you’re looking for on the subjects covered in this issue.