Making self-builds smarter and greener
Passivhaus designer Sean Ronnie Hill of RISE Design Studio explains…
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The 4 hidden forces shaping every truly sustainable home
What really shapes a truly sustainable home? Passivhaus Designer Sean…
5 myths about sustainable self-building and 1 thing that’s actually true
Unsure what really matters in sustainable self-building? Passivhaus Designer Sean…
U-values explained
What are U-values, how are they calculated and why they…
Why homes are overheating
Chances are if you’ve built new, your house can become…
Are batteries worth it?
In this opinion piece, energy consultant Patrick Waterfield asks: are…
How much will a heat pump cost you?
It’s become the must-have piece of kit when it comes…
Are heat pumps worth it?
Building a new house in the UK? You’re likely considering…
Is green building worth it?
Fancy heating and ventilation systems are all the rage, but…
The downsides to underfloor heating
There are many advantages to go with heating your home…
Heat pump downsides
Heat pumps are hailed as the next big thing to…
Ventilation system comparison
You need a ventilation system to get fresh air into…
Floors with underfloor heating: watchpoints
Things to bear in mind when building your floors if…
Heat recovery: an efficient solution for healthy living
BPC Ventilation explains the benefits of installing heat recovery ventilation…
Air to water heat pumps
If you’re thinking of installing an air to water heat…
House design: Make room for the tanks
You’ll need to find somewhere that’s accessible for your plant…
Solar Power Explained
We chat with Killian Murphy from Start Solar, a company…
Are we over reliant on tech?
These days, we have become increasingly reliant on mechanised systems…
How to go off grid
The pandemic has focused self-builders’ minds on the already popular…
NI energy regs finalised
The new building regulations came into force on June 30,…
