A guide to the Code for Sustainable Homes (Part One)
It is a common misconception that building an Eco home is an expensive business, especially when taking into consideration the standards set by the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH). However, eco houses...
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Continued from A guide to the Code for Sustainable Homes (Part One) The other minimum requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes Under the Code, it is required that all new builds reach a minimum...
View ArticleA guide to the Code for Sustainable Homes (Part Three)
Continued from A guide to the Code for Sustainable Homes (Part Two) Aiming Higher – Achieving Levels 4, 5, and 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes Reaching Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes...
View ArticleSelf Building: Airtight Design Explained (1/2)
The advice of energy efficiency experts has for over a decade been to produce an airtight design with proper ventilation. However, only recently has the construction industry taken notice of this...
View ArticleSelf Building: Airtight Design Explained (2/2)
Continued from Part One Airtight Design: Heating the House One of the major benefits of an airtight design is that the house will need much less heating as it is capable of holding onto the heat...
View ArticleZero Carbon Homes
Zero carbon homes are the next major target of residential construction in the UK. Since April 2008 each new planning application in England has had to reference the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH)....
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What is PassivHaus?
PassivHaus is a completely voluntary building standard which is aimed towards those interested in constructing a low-energy home. As a method of building, PassivHaus is currently enjoying a great lot...
View ArticleThe PassivHaus Standard: Is it Worth it?
The one aim of anyone who builds a home to the PassivHaus standard is to reduce energy consumption. The standard was developed by Dr Wolfgang Feist over the last 20 years in Germany and its purpose is...
View ArticlePassivHaus: The Disadvantages
PassivHaus is a non- compulsory building standard which has been designed as an aid to anyone who wishes to build their own low-energy home. As an voluntary standard, PassivHaus is at the moment...
View ArticleGovernment urged to Take Action on Commercial Energy Efficiency
Government needs to act quickly to help improve commercial energy efficiency in the UK if opportunities are not to be missed by businesses.The post Government urged to Take Action on Commercial Energy...
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