Tagged as: energy efficiency

Home Improvements, Sustainable Design
How to reduce heat loss by making your home more airtight
Prevent the movement of air through joints and gaps in a building’s fabric and reduce heat loss

Eco insulation: a guide to materials
More sustainable options include cork, hempcrete, straw and more

How does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme work and how much can I get?
How it works, which systems qualify and how much funding is available

Grand Designs houses, Sustainable Design
Biodiverse waterside home in Chichester
Inspired by a tranquil forest spa, Dan and Nina's timber-clad build marries architecture with nature

Maximising light and space in a Passivhaus
Inside a Paragraph 80 eco-home built partially below ground in an old quarry

Explore a low-carbon house at Grand Designs Live
Explore low-cost solutions for reducing the carbon footprint of your home

Which energy-saving measures will be VAT free?
Important tax cuts were announced in the chancellor’s spring statement

3 energy efficient renovations
These projects, all shortlisted for a Don’t Move, Improve! award, have reduced carbon emissions

Wall and floor insulation guide
Ways to create a comfortable and quiet home, and reduce your energy costs

Why is insulation so important for your home?
The Energy Saving Trust on why insulation is important for an energy efficient home