Click here to subscribe for as little as €20, or click here to receive the next issue free of charge The UK could meet its ...

The retrofit aimed to address fabric, services and amenity in one coordinated move. The college wanted more bathrooms, proper living spaces, and a route away from fossil fuels. In essence, the design ...

The UK’s Passivhaus Trust has published its initial response to the Scottish Government's Stage 2 consultation on a proposed ...

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When homeowner Steve discovered a neglected 1980s bungalow during the pandemic, he faced a dilemma. Born with significant physical differences, the computer programmer and Team GB Paralympian needed a ...

Safeguarding historic documents and other artefacts requires stable building conditions. Until now this was usually achieved with the expensive and energy-hogging use of heating and cooling equipment, ...

Ten years ago Brussels had some of the most energy inefficient building stock in Europe — now it boasts a groundbreaking policy that means all new buildings in the region must be passive. How did the ...

A disastrous failed external insulation contract run under a government energy saving scheme has affected up to 390 homes in Preston with water penetration, mould and damp. This article was originally ...

Once poorly understood by the mainstream building industry, airtightness is now increasingly seen as one of the most crucial objectives on any building project. Not only is it vital for energy ...

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While understanding wall and roof insulation is relatively straightforward, insulation under the ground floor can be a bit of a mystery by comparison. Not only is it buried in the ground, but there ...

Heat recovery ventilation is an invaluable way to maintain indoor air quality in low energy buildings and minimise the loss of precious heat, but there are several issues to address to ensure optimal ...