Blog on our latest newbuild Passivhaus project in the Kirkburton area of Huddersfield. The project is a further evolution of our cavity wall Passivhaus projects at Denby Dale and Golcar. As our knowledge and experience has grown, we’re tweaking our techniques and simplifying detailing to help with ‘value engineering’ and keeping the project on budget.
Loft hatches are often ignored during energy efficient renovations and retrofits. Blog outlining the importance of getting airtightness and insulation right around loft hatches.
Blog outlining why Green Building Store’s MVHR Design service prefers rigid spiral wound steel ducting for its MVHR heat recovery ventilation systems.
Blog from Green Building Store Director Chris Herring helping understand some fundamental principles of window performance.
Blog on #iphc18 conference in Munich featuring the lowering cost of Passivhaus, the exponential growth of Passivhaus in China, climate change and much more.
The importance for retrofit training – one builder describes how Carbon Coop training helped him get to grips with undertaking energy efficient retrofits.
Blog outlining the key factors to consider when choosing the location of your MVHR unit, including our recommendations for the ideal MVHR location.
Blog highlighting the importance of timing and sequencing when designing and installing MVHR ducting into joists.
The first in a series of blogs from our Director and windows technical expert, Chris Herring,
Blog sharing visitor feedback and our reflections on the 2017 Huddersfield Passivhaus Open Days.