Developer, United Living New Homes, has been awarded a Premier Guarantee Quality Recognition Award for its innovative eco-friendly housing development at Shaldon Road, Bristol. The award recognises outstanding developments that have consistently delivered quality workmanship and displayed exceptional site management. Throughout the year, only 100 developments from across the UK
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Passivhaus: the route to zero carbon
How do we ensure zero carbon targets result in zero emission buildings? Many cities and regions want to adopt a zero carbon standard for new housing. There are clear imperatives to reduce the carbon emissions resulting from the built environment. However, we are currently not achieving any significant year-on-year reductions
Passivhaus open days
Twice a year Passivhaus buildings worldwide open their doors, welcoming visitors to experience Passivhaus first hand, and discover all about the participating projects. This summer, the International Passivhaus Open Days take place 28-30th June. The mid-year event offers the chance to experience the benefits of Passivhaus buildings in a different
Passivhaus estate constructed with Kingspan TEK
The Kingspan TEK Building System is providing a precise offsite building solution for one of the country’s largest Passivhaus developments in Bowthorpe, Norwich. Rayne Park is the first development by Norwich Regeneration Company, wholly owned by Norwich City Council, and will include a mixture of private and affordable housing. RG Carter
The Sustainability Centre to get ‘deep-green’ retrofit
The Sustainability Centre has been providing community education and support for 21 years, with a special focus on environmental awareness and wellbeing. Designed by Architype, The Sustainability Centre has been granted planning permission for their ‘New Learning Centre’ in the heart of the South Downs National Park. With their ageing building