AECB to run varied range of passive house courses
Written by News DeskThe AECB, the Association for Environment Conscious Building, is hosting a number of passive house courses this spring – ranging from courses to become certified passive house designers to “bite size” training sessions for designers who wish to familiarise themselves with the standard.
Isover Vario delivers airtightness at nursing home extension
Written by News DeskA new low energy and airtight extension is currently on site at the TLC Nursing Home in Maynooth, Co Kildare.
Building automation protocol KNX celebrates 25 Years
Written by News DeskKNX Association has marked the 25th anniversary of KNX, the worldwide standard for home and building control, with the largest ever one-day global event for the building automation sector.
Ireland’s largest solar PV project completed in Kilkenny
Written by News DeskSolar Electric Ireland has just completed the largest solar PV installation in a single location in the Republic of Ireland.
Daikin delivers warmth & comfort for social housing retrofits
Written by News DeskHeat pumps from leading manufacturer Daikin have recently been installed in social housing retrofit projects across the country, helping to cut bills and improve comfort for occupants.
Fast-drying screed from SMET: walkable in six hours
Written by News DeskTraditional screeds require significant drying before the final floor covering can be installed, however, if this is not well planned for, it may well delay the completion of the entire project.
Leading airtightness and vapour control product manufacturer Ampack’s BBA certification now includes the company’s external systems — Ampatop Protecta, Ampatop Protecta plus, Ampatop Aero and Ampatop Aero plus.
Kingspan reports sustainability success & net zero energy progress
Written by News DeskKingspan Insulation UK has published its latest Sustainability & Responsibility Report, highlighting a year of continued growth and sustainable development.
Bristol City Council aim for ‘passive house plus’ with 23 new eco homes
Written by News DeskBristol City Council have appointed Gale & Snowden Architects as lead consultants on a scheme of 23 dwellings aiming for passive house plus certification.
Ultimate Windows & Doors launches budget-friendly low energy range
Written by News DeskLeading Irish low energy window supplier Ultimate Windows & Doors has introduced the Polish-manufactured Eko Okna low energy windows and door range, including airtight, thermally broken lift and slide doors.
Origen launches Genvex 185 combined ventilation & hot water heat pump
Written by News DeskLeading Irish heating supplier Origen Energy has launched the Genvex Combi 185 combined heat recovery ventilation and domestic hot water heat pump to the Irish market.
Double winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, Ancon Building Products continues to expand its range of high integrity structural fixings and will exhibit a number of new products at Ecobuild 2016 taking place at ExCeL, London from 8 to 10 March 2016.
Lime cork thermal plaster wins at Architecture Expo
Written by News DeskEcological Building Systems is pleased to announce that its Diasen Diathonite Evolution lime cork thermal insulating render system won in the ’best interior design’ category at the RIAI Architecture Expo.
Nilan Ireland has announced that all Nilan heat pumps have achieved best-in-class performance under the EU’s new Ecodesign Directive, which came into force last September.