In the Driver’s Seat
Why did taking the Passivhaus training course remind me of my driving test thirty years ago? I passed my driving test in 1990 and I can’t over emphasise the feeling...
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Oak Tree Passivhaus
Tyneside finally has its first Passivhaus, and it’s been worth the wait! Every November the Passivhaus Trust organises a series of Open Days. Visitors can experience low energy, well insulated,...
Each Home Counts
The striking contrast between two housing developments in the North West shows that lessons in low energy housing must be learnt. In November I travelled over to see the Lancaster...
Two Ecohomes Secure Planning Permission
Proposals for two low-energy ecohomes in the North East have recently secured planning approval. A quick look at the UK map of certified Passivhaus projects tells you everything you need...
Tales from the Joist End
Retrofit projects require careful detailing to secure the necessary energy efficiency improvements without compromising the building fabric. In the second of our articles on retrofit, we’re going to take a...
Cohousing Durham
Cohousing allows communities to meet the challenges of modern day life in a sustainable way. (Photo: Lancaster Cohousing project) Earlier this month I joined an inspiring group of people for the...
Bucking the Trend
We reveal the mysteries of how to design and build better homes. The Racecourse Estate in Houghton le Spring is an anomaly. It is to say the least a very...
Steel Farm – Northumberland’s First Passivhaus
A reinterpretation of the traditional Northumberland farmstead. Materials and form are in harmony with the region. Windows are proportioned and positioned to act as the eyes to the world, playfully...
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