All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 5
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In FocusPosi-Joist cassettes become a key component in energy house 2.0
Behind the walls of Energy House 2 exists eHome2 – a unique concept build house. MiTek’s Posi-Joist cassettes are an essential part of the home’s design which focuses on sustainability and accelerating us towards low carbon and net zero housing
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NewsThe Net Zero Future of Bricks
Brick is not only one of the most attractive of building materials, it is also one of the most sustainable. It is a natural, quality and maintenance-friendly product which is durable during all phases of its life cycle – from its construction phase with the use of raw materials through ...
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NewsLeeds’ low carbon neighbourhood provides new homes
The £800m project on the banks of the River Aire utilises air tightness, tripe glazing, MVHR and air source heat pumps to create homes that will be powered by 100% renewable energy
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NewsBEAMA lays out framework to guide the Future Homes Standard
The association’s report offers advise to government and industry on the future of HVAC technologies, including key recommendations to make the transition to net zero a success
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NewsNorman Foster Foundation reveals housing prototype for displaced communities
The Essential Homes Research Project is a concept designed to provide sustainable and swiftly assembled housing for people displaced by disasters
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NewsRetrofit 23: The Building Centre explore retrofitting at scale
The Retrofit 23 exhibition and events programme will explore the factors necessary to achieve an accelerated delivery of domestic retrofitting at different scales
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NewsMicro apartments must be more than meets the eye
Founder of KP Acoustics Group, Kyriakos Papanagiotou addresses the acoustic considerations that property developers should be aware of with the rise of micro apartments
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NewsInsulation Q+A with Paul Barrett, Rockwool
From thermal performance to fire safety, we ask Paul Barrett what the key considerations should be when using insulation
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NewsFast and smart: Mixergy launches integrated heat pump cylinder
According to the manufacturer, the award winning Mixergy iHP delivers hot water 10X faster than rival systems on the market
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NewsCity Plumbing investigates installers knowledge of renewable technologies
The UK’s heat pump skills gap has been highlighted: only 18% of installers install them – and 44% don’t know where to go for training
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NewsReady for Zero: Evidence to inform the 2025 Future Homes Standard
The Future Homes Hub investigated how we can build zero carbon ready homes at the scale needed to guide the Government as it looks to implement its 2025 Future Homes Standard
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In FocusHave you got FIT Show’s 10th year anniversary event in your diary?
Make sure not to miss this huge event on the calendar
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CPDCPD 03 2023: Understanding fire stopping and liability
This CPD module, sponsored by ROCKWOOL, explores the importance of designing for effective compartmentation and the legal liability regarding the provision of fire protection
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CPDCPD 02 2023: Sustainable steelwork procurement
This CPD, sponsored by Steel for Life, examines the central role sustainability plays in procurement strategies and explains the key recommendations for procuring sustainable structural steelwork
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In FocusAn MMC solution in masonry
Build homes quickly but don’t compromise on performance, says Frank Brittain, Building Solutions Manager at H+H UK
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CPDCPD 01 2023: Waterproofing techniques
This CPD sponsored by RIW explains the latest requirements on waterproofing structures such as basements as provided in the updated British Standard, BS 8102: 2022
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CommentWhat Gove’s Responsible Actors scheme is likely to mean for building safety
The housing secretary has given housebuilders six weeks to sign a remediation contract or be blocked from trading. Charis Beverton and Bora Mina look at the legal questions this raises.
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CPDCPD 16 2022: Ensuring social housing windows are fit for purpose
This Eurocell sponsored CPD examines the specification options for refurbishing or replacing window units in social housing alongside the best practice methodologies for ensuring they are fit for purpose. Deadline for completion Friday 3 February 2023.
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CPDCPD 15 2022: Utilising value engineering
This CPD module, sponsored by Eurocell, will explore the scope of value engineering, its application and how utilisation can benefit a production process. Deadline for completion Friday 3 February 2023.
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CPDCPD 14 2022: Incorporating biophilia and biodiversity
This CPD sponsored by TG Escapes Modular Eco-Buildings explains the issues around biodiversity and how buildings can help restore an environmental balance by including biophilic features. Deadline for completion Friday 13 January 2023.