Codema launch energy saving kits in Dublin libraries
Written by News Desk
On Tuesday 7 March environment minister Denis Naughten launched the next phase of Codema’s popular home energy saving kit initiative in Pearse Street Library, Dublin.
Time to move beyond the architecture of the oil age
Written by Marc O'Riain
We must discard the architectural baggage of the 20th century to solve 21st century problems – argues our columnist Marc Ó Riain – and relearn some lessons from before the advent of oil.
Experience is key to successful self builds: Kudos
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The need for experienced contractors who can be depended upon to deliver the high quality product that a passive or indeed low energy house demands cannot be undervalued, leading timber frame manufacturer Kudos has claimed.
12-unit Shropshire passive scheme gets green light
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Planning permission for 12 new affordable passive homes, designed by architecture firm Architype, has been granted by Shropshire Council.
Housing minister addresses first nZEBRA conference
Written by Lenny Antonelli
The inaugural nZEBRA conference was held in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford on 2 March, and aimed to draw attention among policy makers, building designers and construction professionals to the rapidly approaching introduction of nearly zero energy building (nZEB) standards in Ireland.
Flaw in NSAI retrofit code raises ventilation concerns
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Cutting-edge technology on display at ISH 2017
Written by Mark Shirley
ISH, the world’s biggest showcase for bathroom design, heating, air-conditioning and renewable energy technology, took place last week in Frankfurt. Leading energy consultant Mark Shirley of 2eva.ie went along to see what was on offer.
Architectural education must focus on occupant well-being — UCD lecturer
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The co-ordinator of a sustainability focused architectural masters programme in University College Dublin believes that education in building design needs to focus more on the health and well-being of building occupants, as well as the numbers-driven approach of energy efficiency and resource conservation.
Major office scheme passes DLR’s passive house or equivalent policy
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A major new Dublin development by semi-state electricity company ESB is set to become one of the first major commercial construction projects in Dún Laoghaire– Rathdown to meet the area’s “passive house or equivalent” requirement for all new buildings.
Exclusive: UK may deliver EU sustainable building targets in spite of Brexit – while Scotland & Wales commit
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The Scottish and Welsh governments have pledged to implement a landmark EU policy that requires all new buildings to be nearly zero energy buildings (nZEBs), while England and Northern Ireland may follow suit, an investigation by Passive House Plus has revealed.
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The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is inviting businesses to come to the Energy Show 2017, the premier business energy event taking place at the RDS, Dublin on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 April.
Stunning & airtight Forest of Dean home features vast Internorm glazed wall
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A unique new home in the Forest of Dean, designed by Loyn & Co Architects and nominated for this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize, features the second largest expanse of Internorm’s HS330 large scale glazing system used to date in Europe.
Consider decentralised MVHR for passive retrofits & small dwellings — Sustainable Homes Scotland
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Leading low energy ventilation supplier Sustainable Homes Scotland has advised anyone carrying out a deep retrofit — or building a small low energy dwelling — to consider the benefits of a new generation of decentralised mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) systems.
Meeting passive standard with cavity walls at Valentine’s Day event
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Green Building Store is running a training day on 14 February for building professionals, which will offer a practical and technical guide to the cavity wall passive house construction techniques the company has used on its UK projects.