Energy Efficiency
The way we build our new homes not only improves energy affordability for our customers today, but also futureproofs homes to meet the energy efficiency needs of tomorrow. We build homes that are well-insulated and equipped with energy and water-efficient fixtures and fittings. Many homes include low-carbon heating systems, enhanced insulation, and photovoltaic panels (PV).
Supporting Communities
Orbit plays an active role in the neighbourhoods where we work, supporting local economies and social activity within communities. We work with our customers to shape our services and involve them in the decisions that affect their homes.
Resident Wellbeing
Developments that prioritise the wellbeing and aspirations of residents, ensuring more people have a great place to call home.
Design
Using customer research and drawing upon best practice initiatives Orbit will design the homes to achieve Nationally Described Space Standards. Our house range focuses heavily on maximising light and space, reducing retrofit requirements and providing flexible age neutral space that can adapt to meet the changing needs of residents.
Partnerships and Innovation
Working with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to implement the Safer by Design framework. Partnering with the Future Homes Hub to deliver “Homes for Nature,” advancing our environmental and sustainability goals.
Commitment to Quality
Orbit is the only housing association to achieve 5* HBF Housebuilder Status. Recognised with the Outstanding Achievement Award for Customer Satisfaction in 2024 by In-house Research. One of the first housing associations to register with the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) and sign the New Homes Quality Code.
