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Unravelling Thermal Performance: A Deep Dive into Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Diffusivity
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 […]
Elevate Your Building’s Sustainability with Wood Fibre External Wall Insulation
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 […]
Metro Mayor visits Bristol retrofit site
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 […]
Urbane Eco Shortlisted for the Daily Telegraph Homebuilding & Renovating awards
We’re thrilled to announce that we are shortlisted for The Daily Telegraph Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2021 for our Passive House Building Biology New Build in Bristol. The upcoming January issue of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine (on sale from 2 December) will reveal the category award winners as well as the Home of the Year. […]
Urbane Eco Interviewed by Homebuilding magazine on Green Homes Grant Scheme
Managing Director Nick Lloyd and director Chrissie Lloyd were both interviewed recently by Homebuilder, a national trade magazine. Nick gave his views on the effect Brexit and lockdown has had on the supply of building materials—particularly PIR insulation and wool fibre insulation. The full article can be read here. Green Homes Grant Scheme Chrissie, who’s […]
Latest on our Summer House project!
These are the latest photos of our lovely, bespoke Summer House for a client in London. Some of the materials being used include untreated Oak floorboards, untreated Oak featherboard cladding, Swisstherm wood fibre insulation and Claytec Clay boards. This healthy, allergy-free getaway will provide a peaceful retreat with an ambient environment.
Latest photos from our Passive House new build!
Here are some brand new photos from our Passive House built to Building Biology standards. Some of the features include- PV panels and battery storage. MVHR / air source heat pump combination Lime plaster. Thin joint clay block system. Wood fibre insulation both flexible and rigid Triple glazed high-performance windows and doors. Natural non-toxic materials […]
News: UK energy saving efforts collapse after government slashes subsidies
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/18/uk-energy-saving-efforts-collapse-after-government-slashes-subsidies?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Keeping it cool. Wood fibre insulation keeps you cool too!
Yikes, it’s hot today! If only there was an eco friendly way of keeping your home nice and cool. Oh wait, hang on… Did you know that we spend on average ninety percent of our lives in enclosed spaces? Our indoor environment is therefore very important and on days like to today it’s very hard […]