Putting Passivhaus in the frame
Constructing to Passivhaus standards is becoming increasingly commonplace in the UK, but by focussing purely on this standard are we missing out on other important factors when it comes to …
Constructing to Passivhaus standards is becoming increasingly commonplace in the UK, but by focussing purely on this standard are we missing out on other important factors when it comes to …
Erne Campus at South West College wins top award at RICS Awards Grand Final The UK’s most outstanding recent building projects went head-to-head for top national accolades at the RICS Awards …
Situated in a rural forest in Norway, the new Torvbråten primary school has become Norway’s second school to achieve the highly-regarded Nordic Swan Eco-label, which is awarded for best practice in …
Off-plan mansion uses three of Vent-Axia’s Sentinel Kinetic High Flow Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery units chosen for quiet, energy efficient and effective ventilation and heating throughout a 8,323 square …
Cutting edge renewable heating technology will be helping to keep residents warm in the first Passivhaus affordable homes in Warwickshire. Warwickshire Rural Housing Association (WRHA) is currently developing the ground-breaking …
On the north side of the Thames in central London, the three riverside embankments, Chelsea, Victoria and Albert, are the result of extensive civil engineering works that reclaimed marshy land, …
Ecobuild Stand B133 Innovative product developments, unrivalled performance certification and an exciting range of software support packages, all combine to strengthen Schöck’s continued position as the number one supplier of …
By-lined article by Ian Loughnane, Business Unit Director for Kingspan Timber Solutions. Following government calls for faster delivery, lower costs and increased sustainability from the industry, timber and offsite construction …
H+H’s Thin-Joint System of aircrete blocks and Celfix Mortar is a key element in the construction of a Passivhaus development of 16 semi-detached houses and 12 sheltered accommodation apartments on …
Elegant and stunning Imago Lift & Slide timber doors from AGB blend beautiful Italian design with skilled craftsmanship to take away the distinction between indoors and out. With low-profile timber …
London’s three historic embankments – Chelsea, Victoria and Albert – are currently being transformed as part of a regeneration scheme that will replace many of the outdated buildings which have …
Article by Ian Loughnane – Business Unit Director of Kingspan Timber Solutions Last month the treasury announced the scrapping of the zero carbon building standards. The statement was presented within …
Reynaers multi-chamber, high insulation aluminium doors and aluminium window system CS 86-HI is now able to accommodate larger glass panes, including triple glazing and pivoting window options. A special modification …
Many cities throughout the world are looking for ways in which to cope with population growth, whilst curbing energy consumption and environmental impact. And the unlikely focus of international interest …
Marketing and distribution across Ireland of the major Pernod Ricard premium wine and spirit brands, such as Malibu; Jacob’s Creek; Brancott Estate and Mumm; is big business for Irish Distillers …
FAKRO has announced the award of a Passive House certificate for its quadruple-glazed FTT U8 Thermo roof window. This has by far the best U-value currently available in a standard …
Klober Permo Air underlay has been used by self-builder Jacqui Wolfe in the construction of an oak frame home in Helsby Cheshire. The project will consist of several phases using …
The newly launched TwinSash can achieve a U-value of just 0.38. Halo’s new window system is unlike anything else currently available on the UK PVC-U market. The pioneering window system …
Parmoor Barn is on the site of an old convent and over the years there have been different attempts to get planning on the site, all of which have failed. …