Scotland’s first Housing Expo took place in Inverness in August 2010, attracting over 33,000 visitors from all parts of Scotland, the rest of the UK and abroad. There is considerable enthusiasm in the house design and construction industry for more projects of this nature to further the objective of raising public interest in well-designed, sustainable housing and communities. Ministers agreed in October 2010 to commission a full review and evaluation of the achievements of the Expo as well as highlighting areas for improvement before any encouragement is given for more projects of this nature