Some one-stop-shops will not take on projects with new build extensions.
‘Sufficiency’ key alongside energy efficiency & renewables, says IPCC
Written by Lenny Antonelli
Latest climate report calls for more e� cient use of floor space in buildings
Top 5 questions about specifying structural thermal breaks
Written by Charlene Giles
Read Farrat's guide to specifying structural thermal breaks
The deep retrofit of this 1930s dwelling on the Hampshire coast provides a pitch-perfect example of how to transform old dwellings while preserving their original structure and minimising embodied carbon, utterly transforming the living space without the need for an extension, and creating a cosy home that uses two-thirds less energy than before.
Dulux Decorator Centre launches carbon reduction plan
Written by News Desk
Dulux Decorator Centre has committed to an ambitious carbon reduction plan to help specifiers reduce their environmental impact and provide a more attractive offering for climate-conscious clients.
Kilsaran launch lower carbon cement with CarbonCure
Written by News Desk
Kilsaran has announced the signing of a new partnership agreement with CarbonCure Technologies to bring a lower carbon cement to its clients. The project represents a €1m investment by Kilsaran and will create an additional eight jobs in the areas of project support and R&D.
CO2 Monitoring in Classrooms: Plain English Guide for Teachers
Written by Simon JonesBy Simon Jones of the Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre.
This simple guide is generic and should be appropriate for any classroom and CO2 monitor
Major new grants for retrofit & insulation announced
Written by News Desk
The Irish government has announced significant new grants designed to make it “easier and more affordable” for homeowners to undertake home energy upgrades.
New EU law will mandate renovation of inefficient buildings
Written by News DeskGreen groups criticise lack of focus on embodied carbon.
The European Commission is proposing sweeping changes to the way in which energy ratings for buildings are allocated, in a bid to stimulate the retrofit of the worst performing buildings across Europe.
Rebuilt Low Energy Buildings Database to become key international resource
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Disappointment at new building energy standards
Written by Kate de SelincourtWhile there is much debate about whether we should prioritise retrofitting homes or installing heat pumps, the climate crisis means we may not have a choice but to do both as fast as possible, writes Toby Cambray.
A list of EPDs from product manufacturers used in Kilbride Court.
A striking new oak-framed passive house in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the English countryside has just opened its doors to the public, and already there has been a flood of guests seeking to experience life in a passive house.