Download articles on sustainable building by AECB members, officers and supporters
Many articles for download here are reproduced from Green Building magazine, with kind permission. Green building is published quarterly, and is sent to all AECB members free of charge. It is also available by subscription here.
- Air Source Heat Pumps
Lack of data makes it hard to be sure whether this technology really performs effectively, efficiently and economically in UK conditions, warns Professor David Strong. - UK's first Certified Passivhaus offices, John Williamson describes how the low running costs and great comfort integral to the Passivhaus standard enabled his company to meet a local authority brief for a new multi-use building in Machynlleth, Wales.
- UK's first Certified domestic Passivhaus
The aim of this project by AECB member company JPW construction, was to achieve an autonomous, carbon neutral home – that was still comfortable to live in. So first the heat and water needs were minimsed -- then they could be met locally and renewably. John Williamson reports. - Thermal bypass: The impact of natural and forced convection upon building performance
In this article from Green Building Magazine, Mark Siddall looks at the way thermal bypass wastes energy, and informs the reader of some of the technical strategies and solutions that are available.
Join the wider forum discussion on workmanship and what is required for the installation of insulation here. - The Green House - "Nuclear power? It's time the Government started getting serious about energy efficiency instead" by Will Anderson
- Future-proofed homes- In an article first published in Public Service Review, AECB CEO Andy Simmonds argues the case for greatly improved energy targets for UK homes. Standards such as those developed in the CarbonLite programme are feasible and affordable, and would help consumers make sense of their energy use, guide investment decisions, and above all, could slash emissions from the domestic sector by 90%.
- 10th international Passive House Conference - AECB Report
- The Green Electricity Illusion - Full paper
- The Green Electricity Illusion - Green Building Magazine (formerly Building for Future) article