Better Guide to Energy Efficient Homes

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How to build a Passivhaus using cavity wall construction

[Picture%20038] In 2010 Green Building Store’s construction team build the UK’s first cavity wall Passivhaus - the Denby Dale Passivhaus. The technical drawings and detailing for the project were shared in the following 60 minute film, created by Green Building Store with a student filmmaker and with the support of Kirklees Council. A detailed 40 page technical briefing was created to accompany the film and can be downloaded for FREE from: Denby Dale Passivhaus: Cavity wall Pass…

A short guide to radical retrofit

Green Building Store has just launched a film which goes through the key principles of undertaking a radical retrofit of a home. The 10 minute film uses two real-life projects in West Yorkshire to illustrate the key principles for whole house retrofits, drawing on principles from the Passivhaus low energy building standard. The film emphasises the importance of paying attention to insulation, airtightness, continuity of insulation and ventilation when undertaking a radical retrofit. It also exp…

The Trials and Tribulations of Installing Heat Pump

Great post @ValS. Loads of information, thanks for sharing your story.

Are Air-to-Air Heat Pumps Worth It in the UK Climate?

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Better Guide to UK Renewable Energy Supply

43.8% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK come from energy supply[1]. Of the energy consumed in the UK around 50% of energy is consumed in homes [2]. The decision we make about our energy supplier can make a difference to how our energy is produced. Increased demand will result in more renewable energy. I have produced this guide to enthuse people to make the switch from non-renewable energy to 100% renewables. If we can get everyone to switch then we can create a Better Century where there …