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    Cold water supply

    When it comes to your water supply, there are three questions to ask yourself: where is it going to come from and will it be of sufficient quality and pressure? Mains water is supplied to your home through pipes by gravity, so the water pressure into your home will be directly affected by your elevation […] More

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    Low cost ventilation but at what cost?

    There is a misconception that you can’t have an airtight building with natural ventilation. Architect Aleyn Chambers looks at how it can be done and the downsides to this approach. Natural ventilation (fresh air supplied through holes, often in the wall or integrated in windows) is the most cost-effective way to comply with the Building Regulations […] More