The answer to this question is dependent on the type of home you have and what energy efficiency measures you already have in place, if any. Heat gains come mainly from heating systems, but also from solar gains, appliances and body heat. This heat can then be lost through walls, the roof, floors, windows and […]
If you’ve had external wall insulation installed, there are a few things to be aware of to avoid any issues or damage. 1. Avoid impact on the surface of the wall. 2. Avoid penetration of the render. If essential for fixings, make sure fixing is sealed and waterproof. If using ladders please use ladder boards for […]
Planning portal’s common projects page is a good place to start if you are doing any work on your property. There’s lots of useful information here about projects such as loft conversions, extensions and windows, but the advice for insulation is quite basic… If your property isn’t listed and isn’t in a conservation area (see […]
When you hear the term ‘breathability’, I expect the movement of air comes to mind. However, when referring to breathability in buildings, it is, in fact, more about the movement of water in a gas or liquid form inside the building, outside the building, and in the walls, floors and roof. Using materials which absorb and […]
We are all aware of what is going on with our planet; global warming is having a huge impact and we must be the ones held responsible to take action to reduce it. You may already recycle, walk/cycle or use public transport and have started not using plastic carrier bags, but have you considered the […]
I’ve been meaning to try out thin joint clay blocks for a very long time, and finally we’ve used them on an extension! We used Weinerberger Porotherm 190mm blocks, with EPS insulation EWI system to give adequate U value. I particularly like this Monoblock system, as opposed to UK industry standard cavity walls for a […]
Blog: Passive House to Building Biology Standards After years of training, input from various sources, and thought, we are building a Passive House to Building Biology standards (https://buildingbiology.co.uk/ ), with the collaboration of Tomas Gaertner of se3 design (http://se3design.co.uk/ ). Tomas is the leading expert of Building Biology in the country and I am very […]
From laying the Isoquick raft, erecting the internal walls and laying the web joists (making easy access for MVHR (mechanical ventilation and heat recovery)), to their current task of building the roof, our guys have been super efficient working at our Passive House site.
All of us here at Urbane Eco are delighted to be finalists at The Bristol Property Awards on May 17th, 2019 at Ashton Gate Stadium. Congratulations to all the other finalists, and look forward to seeing you on the 17th May!
As you may know, we are currently working on a new build in Bristol, adhering to both Passive House and Building Biology Standards. Many are familiar with what is involved in fulfilling the Passive House requirements, but what is Building Biology, and what are the Building Biology standards? A brief history: In Germany, after World […]