If heat pumps are on your agenda, here’s what to consider

With so much to explore at Grand Designs Live, careful planning can significantly enhance the value of your visit. Decisions relating to heating and cooling shape not only how a home appears on paper, but also how it feels, performs, and costs to run once occupied.

As headline sponsor, Daikin UK is highlighting the essential systems that operate behind the scenes to transform well-designed properties into genuinely comfortable homes.

If heat pumps are part of your considerations, the following areas are worth incorporating into your visit.

Begin at the Daikin stand

If heating or cooling forms part of your plans, the Daikin stand offers a logical starting point. A range of heat pump systems will be on display, accompanied by practical insight into how they are applied within residential settings.

For many visitors, viewing systems in person provides valuable clarity. It helps bridge the gap between online research and informed decision-making, particularly for those still refining ideas or comparing potential approaches.

It also offers an opportunity to connect comfort-related decisions with space planning and day-to-day living. Understanding equipment placement, spatial requirements, and integration with the overall home design can help prevent unexpected challenges later in the project.

At the stand, you can:

• View a variety of heat pump systems up close, with examples of residential applications
• Explore solutions suited to renovations, extensions, new builds, and self-build projects
• Understand the distinction between air-to-air and air-to-water systems
• Assess how heating and cooling choices influence layout and spatial planning

While you’re there
Competitions and promotional giveaways will be running throughout the show at the Daikin stand.

Gain clarity on funding

Funding is frequently a key consideration for homeowners exploring heat pump installations. Through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, eligible installations may currently receive grants of up to £7,500—an amount that can significantly reduce overall project costs.

Rather than focusing solely on headline figures, discussions at the show provide context on how available funding integrates with real projects and broader design decisions.

Understanding funding at an early stage can also assist with project planning. In some cases, it may influence the timing of heating upgrades within a wider renovation. In others, it may shape the range of systems worth considering.

During your visit, you can:

• Confirm which heat pump systems qualify for funding
• Understand how the £7,500 grant applies to different property types and project scopes
• Explore how funding aligns with renovation or construction timelines
• Review and validate assumptions before finalising decisions

While you’re there
Government support now extends to both air-to-air and air-to-water heat pumps, broadening the options available for efficient heating and cooling.

Attend the Sustainability Hub

Specialists from Daikin will also be presenting at the Sustainability Hub throughout the show, addressing a question frequently raised by homeowners planning for the future.

Is a heat pump suitable for my home?

The essential considerations every homeowner should understand.

The systems operating behind the scenes have a lasting impact on comfort, performance, and running costs. In this session, Daikin specialists explain how heat pumps function in real homes, outline the differences between air-to-air and air-to-water systems, and explore key factors to consider when planning for efficiency, comfort, and long-term cost management.

The discussion covers practical influences on system performance, including patterns of daily use, control strategies, and the integration of complementary technologies. Attendees will also learn how heat pumps can operate alongside solar photovoltaic systems and smart controls to support a more future-ready home.

The emphasis is on clarity and practical understanding, enabling visitors to move forward with greater confidence and more informed questions.

While you’re there
Sessions run throughout the duration of the show, making attendance easy to incorporate into your schedule.

Discuss your individual project

For those wishing to explore their plans in greater depth, Grand Designs Live provides an opportunity to discuss individual projects in a constructive and informal setting. Whether concepts are still evolving or decisions are being finalised, these conversations can help validate plans before they are confirmed.

Appointments at the Daikin stand allow visitors to examine how heat pump systems operate in practice and how they interact with broader design and construction choices. This can be particularly valuable when balancing comfort, aesthetics, and budget considerations.

During a one-to-one discussion, you may:

• Outline your project objectives and priorities
• Consider which systems may best suit your property
• Review space, layout, and installation factors
• Gain clarity before progressing to detailed design stages

While you’re there
Appointments can be booked at the Daikin stand for a focused consultation regarding your project.

Considering heat pumps for your home?

Discover how they perform in real-world settings and receive clear, practical guidance. Visit Daikin at Stand 60 to learn more.