workshop on passivhaus
Kent SMS found the conference of 15th July most interesting particularly the statement that you cannot reach code level 6 without using passivhaus principles. The UK is way behind in relation to much of northern europe. Current best practice is 35-40 kwh/m2/yr whereas the passivhaus performance target for space heating & cooling demand is 15 [...]
passivhaus
On 15th July Kent SMS will be attending this half day seminar at The Building Centre . There are some interesting speakers including Justin Bere who will present some case studies. In marketing terms we are firm believers in Passivhaus because it enhances value not just in financial terms but also gives a practice a [...]
that old chestnut
The shortage of housing continues to haunt the UK with new research stating that the number of new homes built by 2012 will be woefully inadequate. They will represent less than half of what is required. What is even more alarming is the standard of those that are currently under construction. Where is the sustainability? [...]
affordable housing?
Is there such a thing? Well here in the UK we seem to struggle with the concept. Especially when working to a design brief that specifies reaching Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes . Do forget Level 6 unless you are cash rich and with money to burn. Make no mistake the so [...]
