CobBauge, a multimillion pound project to build a new generation of cob houses is set to continue for four more years, thanks to the announcement of more than £4m in funding. Phase 2 of the project has been funded by Interreg VA France (Channel) England, co-funded by the European Regional Development
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Open eco-homes
Eco Homes events allow people to visit homes across the UK to see how they can cut fuel, save energy and make their homes more comfortable. The events boast a wide range of homes from Regency to new build. Read more
Open eco homes co-ordinator in Cambridge, Allan Shepherd said: “Cambridge’s first co-housing project – a 42 home development known as K1 was open to the public; as was a new build kit home-made of super-insulated factory-made panel walls; and a St John’s college student house renovation and a house with a hempcrete DIY wall insulation workshop. Shepherd continued: “Meeting actual householders is a great experience for visitors. Every one of them has unique knowledge to pass on because every house is different and everyone has carefully chosen the home improvements right for them and their home.” Practical information, inspiration and advice is always shared at the events. Watch this space for up-comimg open eco-home events.
1000 Passivhaus builds milestone passed
Over 1000 Passivhaus buildings have now been certified in the UK. The UK Passivhaus Trust also suggest that expect growth in use of the green building methodology is likely to accelerate, with a significant number of schemes in the pipeline.Read more
The 1000 units include both new buildings and buildings retrofitted to the EnerPHit standard – which is based on similar design and testing criteria. These contrasting projects show how the Passivhaus standard can be applied to any kind of building, for all sorts of client, and can help satisfy a range of priorities.
