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what is an ecohouse

The term ecohouse means different things to different people but there are some essential ingredients.

Posted on 29 Nov 20202 Dec 2020 by Ran BoydellIn all articles, design principles

certified sustainable

certified sustainable

Whilst it is not essential to get formal certification for an ecohouse, these different schemes are useful to consider.

Posted on 29 Nov 20202 Dec 2020 by Ran BoydellIn all articles, design principles

retrofit v new-build

retrofit v new-build

The pro’s and con’s of a new-build house rather than refurbishing an existing house.

Posted on 29 Nov 202029 Nov 2020 by Ran BoydellIn all articles, design principles

what is passive solar design

what is passive solar design

Passive solar design means harnessing the natural energy of sunlight to warm our homes.

Posted on 28 Nov 202029 Nov 2020 by Ran BoydellIn all articles, design principles

why we put fabric first

why we put fabric first

Fabric First means making the building envelope as energy efficient as possible before thinking about the energy source for heating and cooling.

Posted on 28 Nov 202029 Nov 2020 by Ran BoydellIn all articles, design principles

why renewable energy isn’t important

why renewable energy isn’t important

The typical image of a roof covered with solar panels is not always the most appropriate choice.

Posted on 28 Nov 20202 Dec 2020 by Ran BoydellIn all articles, design principles

why circular construction is important

why circular construction is important

The construction industry needs to transform from a linear economy to a circular economy.

Posted on 28 Nov 20201 Dec 2020 by Ran BoydellIn all articles, design principles

why embodied carbon is important

why embodied carbon is important

Embodied carbon is all the carbon emissions related to the “making” process and it’s probably more important than carbon from energy use.

Posted on 28 Nov 202029 Nov 2020 by Ran BoydellIn all articles, design principles

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