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Top tips for mould and damp prevention
29 Sep 2020
Did you wake up to misted windows this morning? The weather is turning and we are now officially in autumn, so many of us are taking shelter more often in the comfort and warmth of our homes, shutting out the elements and snuggling up. The changing season also means new steps need to be taken to achieve better heating and ventilation for our homes.
Tips for heating a student home this winter
3 Sep 2020
Autumn is fast approaching, bringing with it familiar sights; it’s getting darker earlier, the weather’s growing colder (sort of), and across the UK students are preparing to return to university.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the NZEB 2020 target for new buildings
25 Aug 2020
What is the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive?
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) has been in place for all European member states, including the UK, since 2010, with the latest update coming into effect in July 2018.
Do you have to comply with Government’s notional building types?
5 Aug 2020
Do you have to comply with Government’s notional building types?
What are the installation options for a ground source heat pump (GSHP)?
24 Jul 2020
There are three installation options with a GSHP; each one requiring slightly different considerations. These options are trenches, boreholes and installations next to large bodies of water, such as lakes.
A common requirement with all of them, however, is the need for internal space to install the buffer tank and water cylinder. A GSHP requires a network of coils to be buried underground or submerged in a body of water, where it can draw heat energy used by the heat pump to meet the energy needs of the building.
Seven key considerations that influence the specification of effective communal heat networks in high-rise apartments
20 Jul 2020
Although certain requirements will vary from project to project, such as available space or the decision to include comfort cooling, there are seven key factors that ultimately impact the specification of a communal heat network within high-rise residential apartment:
What do you need to consider with a ground source heat pump (GSHP)?
20 Jul 2020
There are three key considerations when specifying a ground source heat pump (GSHP); installation, energy efficiency and aesthetics.
Summer Economic Update – Construction and Housing
9 Jul 2020
On the 8th July 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced the Summer Economic Update within the House of Commons.
What's next for heat pumps within non-domestic RHI?
18 Jun 2020
In preparation for the formal closure of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) scheme to new applicants, the government has released a consultation surrounding how the tariff system will be futureproofed as it come to an end.
Keeping Hay Fever at Bay
17 Jun 2020
As we move towards the summer weather, for many people the annual trials and tribulations of hay fever have returned. With a spike in the pollen count predicted for the coming weekend, it’s worth considering the steps you can take to fight back and breathe easy in the coming months.
What are the different types of heat pumps and where would you use them?
20 Mar 2020
There are three types of heat pumps available for the built environment, classified by where they source their primary energy: air, ground or water. Each has its benefits depending on the application and specific design conditions.
Which is better - a ground source or an air source heat pump?
20 Mar 2020
When it comes to specifying heat pumps, we are often asked which is better: a ground source or an air source heat pump. In actual fact neither are ‘better’. The decision comes down to design factors on a specific project, which will drive the specification to ensure the demands required by the building and occupants are met.