Less is More : Energy Security after Oil
This report authored by David Olivier and Andy Simmonds , has been published at the end of an unprecedented 15 … Read More
Biomass – a burning issue
In this short discussion paper from September 2010, Nick Grant and Alan Clarke consider whether it is right — or … Read More
The importance of hot water system design in the Passivhaus
The importance of hot water system design in the Passivhaus. A typical hot water system can waste as much energy … Read More
The importance of hot water system design in the Passivhaus
This work is derived from an investigation of the carbon emissions associated with water use in dwellings in the UK … Read More
Future Proofed Homes
The AECB (Association for Environment Conscious Building) is convinced of the need to embrace a low carbon future. We have … Read More
Comparing energy use and CO2 emissions from natural ventilation and MVHR in a Passivhaus house
Two cases are explored – one using PHPP assumptions and one using SAP assumptions
Intelligent Membranes and Airtightness
Uncontrolled air leakage from buildings is a major cause of energy loss and increasing CO2 emissions. It has long been … Read More
Advocating Ecominimalism
Eco-minimalism, as applied to building design, is a phrase coined by the architect Howard Liddell, in an article that questioned … Read More
CarbonLite Standards on Eco-renovation
In summer 2007, AECB members, Simmonds Mills Architects began design work on Grove Cottage which was built as a detached … Read More
Minimising CO2 Emissions from New Homes – 2nd edition
A review of how we predict and measure energy use in homes – 2nd edition
Minimising CO2 Emissions from New Homes
A review of Building Regulations methodology: How much energy will actually be saved?
The green Electricity Illusion- full paper
A growing number of new UK buildings, notably flats in London, are all-electric. They have no gas supply. Supporters defend … Read More