The Passivhaus Centre of Excellence with Home by Milestone
This is an opportunity to attend a one-of-a-kind permanent exhibition & collaboration centre dedicated to Passivhaus & low carbon construction principles, sustainable innovation, and smart eco-living. Housed within the iconic Masson Mills in Matlock, the showroom spans three floors of one of Britain’s most historic industrial buildings. Once home to Sir Richard Arkwright’s revolutionary water-powered cotton mill of 1783, this Grade II* listed site now stands at the forefront of a new kind of revolution in sustainable living. Powered by hydroelectricity and steeped in heritage, Home by Milestone brings together some of the UK’s leading brands in renewable energy, low-carbon construction, and smart home technology under one roof. The visit is for builders, architects, investors and anyone passionate about sustainability. Hosts will chaperone visitors through the 3 floors of exhibition space showing best practise at each stage of the build process following which architects and their clients will be able to access the collaborative workspace where their projects can be brought to life using the centre's audio visual equipment.
Details of the Site Visit
Date: Thursday, 19th March 2026
Times: 12.30-3pm
Location: Acton Lane, Chilton Woods, Sudbury, Suffolk,, CO10 1PU (What3Words: smarter.twilight.announced)
PPE: Hard hat, protective boots and high viz (high viz can be supplied if needed)
Capacity: 20 attendees
Andrew White
Managing Director, Metropolitan (BUUK Infrastructure Group)
Andrew White holds a BSc in Environmental Geology from Royal Holloway, University of London, and an MBA from the University of Surrey. With over 25 years of experience in renewable energy and heat networks, he leads Metropolitan, BUUK’s heat business. Andrew has played a key role in developing GTC’s Community Heat Hubs and Networked Ground Source Heat Pump solutions, helping to deliver practical, low-carbon systems for new developments. He works closely with housing developers, local authorities, and policymakers to support the UK’s transition to net zero.
Martin Eaton
Technical Manager (Design/Utilities), Taylor Wimpey London
Martin brings over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, having begun his career after leaving the armed forces in the 1990s. His career has come full circle, starting with McLean Homes and returning to Taylor Wimpey London in 2014. Martin specialises in utility procurement and design, working closely with the TW London planning team across land acquisition and development, and playing a key role in implementing the London Plan’s requirements for heat networks in the London business unit. He is also the project lead for the UK’s first rural Community Heat Hub low carbon heating scheme at Chilton Woods, demonstrating that heat networks can be successfully delivered in low density developments, not just high-rise urban settings.