Know The Differences

What exactly is the difference between a modular home, passive home and an Erdhaus?
The new building methods are no long just for the west coast elite, sustainable design has gone mainstream. 
Full article on AGBeat

Stunning New Build

This house in Northumberland was completed last year

R-values

Did you know R values only measure energy  loss by conduction, while energy is also lost in buildings by convection and radiation, as well as conduction. R-value ratings make no comment on this reality.

Hottest topics in the US self-build industry

It is one of the hottest topics in the US self-build industry and beginning to make waves over here. Proponents claim SIPs are fast, easy and cheap to use. Mark Brinkley investigates and asks: is this the new timber frame?

Read the full article at Homebuilding & Renovating Online Magazine

Sustainable homes now mainstream

Structural Insulated Panels - SIPs built homes are built with the SIPs material which is basically super-sturdy foam core between OSB. It is highly energy efficient and more water tight than other paneling system. It makes a better product than just regular OSB over framing. You probably won’t be able to tell if the home is built of SIPs panels, but if it is a new construction, don’t be afraid to ask about the construction technique.

Article from Australia Sustainable home building has gone mainstream: know the different types

Homebuilding & Renovating Market Research

Self-build home completions rise by 6%

In the interests of helping companies make informed decisions about promoting their products and services, Homebuilding & Renovating felt there was a need for some objective clarity about self-build.

Using our extensive database of active self-builders, ...

 

To continue reading the full article go to Homebuilding & Renovating

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Don't forget to order your free tickets for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Birmingham 29th March to 1st April 2012.
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Self Build System Choices

YouTube clip for self build system choices of companies from Sweden who provide our timber frames and SIPS Industries Scotland who provide our range of Structurally Insulated Paneling Systems ...

From Mother Earth News

As the Earth’s resources are depleted, another aspect of green building that is becoming important is the use of more effective insulating materials, such as SIPS, concrete, low-emissivity glass and passive solar design, to cut down on the amount of energy needed to heat and cool our homes.

Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Green-Homes

New deal on new build properties

UK housing minister Grant Shapps has recently hailed a new partnership between the government and the National House Building Council to gain a greater insight into how efforts to get Britain building again are making a difference.

You can read the full article on International Business Times

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show

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29 March - 1 April 2012
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