What impact will heat recovery ventilation have on my house plans?
Q: I plan to install heat recovery ventilation, what do…
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Self-build guide to airtightness
Have you ever worn a woolly jumper on a windy…
Low cost ventilation but at what cost?
Example of an airtight, naturally ventilated house Living with natural…
10 basic steps for improving air quality in the home
1. Open windows on alternate sides of the house to purge the…
Energy Sappers: low cost solutions to high bills
Keeping warm can weigh heavily on the family budget; the…
Rammed earth
Building with earth isn’t just for hot countries; in fact…
Identifying Timber
There’s a lot of different types of timber out there…
Lifecycle series: Timber
The most versatile of building materials, timber is eco friendly…
Ventilation systems guide
Whether you’re building or improving your home it’s clear that…
Let it shine
Can it supply enough energy? How does it work? Good…