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 […]
We’re very proud to announce that earlier in the year Urbane Eco were awarded number 21 on the West of England Green 50 list! The Green 50 list was set up by the Bristol Post with an aim to highlight the businesses who are doing their bit towards saving the planet. “By publicising and sharing […]
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.
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Metro Mayor Dan Norris met workers who are retrofitting four homes on Philip Street in Bristol, as part of his second Jobs and Skills Summit. The Metro Mayor chatted to the insulation workers about what attracted them to their roles, how they gained the skills they needed, and quizzed them about their ideas on how […]
In the quest for eco-friendly and energy-efficient building solutions, the choice of external wall insulation plays a pivotal role. Urbane Eco is committed to providing sustainable options, our most sustainable of which is wood fibre external wall insulation. Let’s delve into the benefits of wood fibre compared to the alternative systems we offer of rockwool […]
When it comes to enhancing the energy efficiency of your living space, understanding the science behind insulation materials is crucial. At Urbane Eco, we prioritise transparency and education. In this blog post, we will explore the critical differences between two key factors that influence the thermal performance of external wall insulation materials: thermal conductivity and […]