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BEAM: Your guide to energy efficient ventilation

The BEAM guide to energy efficient ventilation in dwellings, including building regulation requirements and best practice advice. For many years, homes in Ireland and the UK have been ventilated via natural air infiltration. The result of this has been high energy consumption for space heating (which accounts for over 50 per cent of the energy […] More

by BEAM Vacuum & Ventilation July 18, 2024, 9:27 am
in Advice, Choosing external finishes, Collating your ideas, Cost savers, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Kitchen and bathroom designs, The design brief and getting the space right

What’s trending in 2024 for house design in Ireland?

A round up of what’s trending in house design in 2024 in Ireland: find out the colours, materials and lighting schemes suites to every room of the house, from kitchens and bathrooms to bedrooms. In this article we cover: House design trends Beyond aesthetics, three elements will define the external appearance of your home: the […] More

by Astrid Madsen July 11, 2024, 3:59 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Direct labour vs main contractor, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Other key structural decisions, Pre design, SB+ Journey, Working out your requirements

How to get started on your self-build

Now that you know the site is viable, what do you need to get started with your self-build project? We look at what prep work needs to be done. In this article we cover: This early stage of your project is all about refining what you’re going to build and how you’re going to finance […] More

by Astrid Madsen June 21, 2024, 9:02 am
in Advice, Choosing an architectural designer, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, The design brief and getting the space right

Passive house myths

There’s a lot of talk around the passive house standard; here we bust the passive house myths that still linger. In this article we cover: General trends Well informed but not confident enough. We were pleased to find that the level of knowledge, including on all things passive house, was excellent. We did however detect […] More

by Barry McCarron May 27, 2024, 7:45 pm
in Advice, Choosing the bathrooms, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, First fix: Watchpoints, Landscaping: Watchpoints

What’s your water footprint?

We’re all familiar with our carbon footprints, but how about your water footprint, or the amount of water it takes to make construction products? And what can you do at home to minimise the amount of water you use? In this article we cover: Embodied water There’s quite a bit of information out there around […] More

by Astrid Madsen February 20, 2024, 8:32 pm
in Advice, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, First fix: Watchpoints, Free Content, Sponsored Content, Ventilation, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints

BEAM: What is Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR)?

Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) is a whole-house ventilation system and is considered to be the most energy efficient method of ventilating an airtight home. Here BEAM Vacuum & Ventilation explains the ins and outs of MVHR. New build homes are now being built to be as airtight as possible. Increased insulation and double […] More

by BEAM Vacuum & Ventilation February 6, 2024, 11:26 am
in Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, News

New guide to help you renovate an old building

The ROI Department of Housing has published a new technical guide to help homeowners renovate their old building, built before the 1940s. In this article we cover: A new guidance document aimed at helping homeowners renovate their historic properties emphasises that energy performance upgrades should be approached with caution, stating that “the integrity of our […] More

by Astrid Madsen February 6, 2024, 8:45 am
in Advice, Certificate of compliance, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Quality control inspections

Eco-build checklists

How do you know if you’re truly building an eco-house? There are the checklists to help you get there. In this article we cover: How can you prove you’ve built an eco home? Through environmental certification. For construction projects, certification tends to take into account the design and construction stages but occupancy can be evaluated […] More

by Astrid Madsen February 3, 2024, 2:10 pm
in Advice, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Heating systems, Provisions for on-site electricity, water

What is renewable energy?

What is renewable energy and what are your options if you’re building new or renovating in Ireland today? In this article we cover: The United Nations defines renewable energy as energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. That means harnessing power from the sun, wind, and […] More

by Astrid Madsen January 30, 2024, 5:00 pm
in Bungalow, Cost Under 200, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Munster, Projects, Timber Frame

Harrison Gardner’s home renovation project

Eco-builder Harrison Gardner opens his doors to chat about his home renovation project in Co Clare. In this article we cover: Embarking on a 10 year journey across the globe, Australian eco-builder and host of RTÉ’s Build Your Own series, Harrison Gardner sought to master a diverse array of alternative build techniques. It was in […] More

by Heather Campbell January 9, 2024, 12:00 pm
in Advice, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, The design brief and getting the space right

What makes a home sustainable

The 12 variables that determine whether the home you’re planning to build or renovate is sustainable. In this article we cover: This summer stood out as one of the hottest on record, marked by devastating floods and raging wildfires across various regions of Europe. These alarming events have underscored, once again, the urgency for a […] More

by Irene Rondini December 30, 2023, 11:00 pm
in Advice, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Free Content, Heat emitters, Heating systems, Sponsored Content

Bassetts Heating Innovation Centre

When influencer Caroline O’Neill took on her self-build project, she knew she was going to need advice from a company she could trust for her heating, plumbing and bathroom needs. That’s why she sought the help of Bassetts Bathrooms, Heating & Renewables Northern Ireland. When building a house, it goes without saying that you have […] More

by Bassetts December 13, 2023, 6:00 pm