12-unit Shropshire passive scheme gets green light
Planning permission for 12 new affordable passive homes, designed by architecture firm Architype, has been granted by Shropshire Council.
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Housing minister addresses first nZEBRA conference
The inaugural nZEBRA conference was held in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford on 2 March, and aimed to draw attention among policy makers, building designers and construction professionals to the rapidly approaching introduction of nearly zero energy building (nZEB) standards in Ireland.
Flaw in NSAI retrofit code raises ventilation concerns
The National Standards Authority of Ireland
has appeared to acknowledge a major
discrepancy spotted by Passive House Plus
in SR 54, its code of practice for the retrofit
of homes, that could give rise to inadequate
ventilation and poor indoor air quality in
some dwellings upgraded to the code.
Cutting-edge technology on display at ISH 2017
ISH, the world’s biggest showcase for bathroom design, heating, air-conditioning and renewable energy technology, took place last week in Frankfurt. Leading energy consultant Mark Shirley of 2eva.ie went along to see what was on offer.
Architectural education must focus on occupant well-being — UCD lecturer
The co-ordinator of a sustainability focused architectural masters programme in University College Dublin believes that education in building design needs to focus more on the health and well-being of building occupants, as well as the numbers-driven approach of energy efficiency and resource conservation.
Major office scheme passes DLR’s passive house or equivalent policy
A major new Dublin development by semi-state electricity company ESB is set to become one of the first major commercial construction projects in Dún Laoghaire– Rathdown to meet the area’s “passive house or equivalent” requirement for all new buildings.
Exclusive: UK may deliver EU sustainable building targets in spite of Brexit – while Scotland & Wales commit
The Scottish and Welsh governments have pledged to implement a landmark EU policy that requires all new buildings to be nearly zero energy buildings (nZEBs), while England and Northern Ireland may follow suit, an investigation by Passive House Plus has revealed.
SEAI brings Energy Show back to RDS on 5-6 April
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is inviting businesses to come to the Energy Show 2017, the premier business energy event taking place at the RDS, Dublin on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 April.
Stunning & airtight Forest of Dean home features vast Internorm glazed wall
A unique new home in the Forest of Dean, designed by Loyn & Co Architects and nominated for this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize, features the second largest expanse of Internorm’s HS330 large scale glazing system used to date in Europe.
Consider decentralised MVHR for passive retrofits & small dwellings — Sustainable Homes Scotland
Leading low energy ventilation supplier Sustainable Homes Scotland has advised anyone carrying out a deep retrofit — or building a small low energy dwelling — to consider the benefits of a new generation of decentralised mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) systems.
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Meeting passive standard with cavity walls at Valentine’s Day event
Green Building Store is running a training day on 14 February for building professionals, which will offer a practical and technical guide to the cavity wall passive house construction techniques the company has used on its UK projects.
Airflow adds VAV control to its commercial MVHR range
Leading ventilation manufacturer Airflow Developments has added variable air volume (VAV) dampers to its Duplexvent range of commercial mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) units. The VAV systems constantly monitor the air volume supplied and share this information with the ventilation unit. As such, the systems ensure optimum air quality and comfort by allowing the ventilation to respond effectively to the demands of each area of the building.
UK’s first energy-positive classroom opens its doors
The UK’s first energy positive classroom has recently opened at Swansea University. Built by Swansea University’s Specific Innovation and Knowledge Centre, the Active Classroom generates, stores and releases its own solar energy.
Naked house launches low cost passive for charity & community groups
Naked house, the pre-fabricated passive house construction company, is launching a new ultra-low cost construction option aimed at charitable and community based organisations.