Air Testing Blog No 1
As a result of our extensive Passivhaus air testing experience, we were selected to test this rather impressive new build unit just outside of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire. The external cladding was a striking Yakasugi finish – a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation. The setting was amazing with the Cotswolds to one side and the Malverns […]
Air Testing Latest
As we head towards the UK’s 2050 zero carbon commitments, we have seen a significant increase in the number of individuals, developers and housing associations that want to build to very energy efficient or Passivhaus standards. Of course creating a well-insulated building envelope with efficient systems are just part of the picture – there is little […]
Improving Airtightness
It’s unusual for Air Tightness to feature in the mainstream media, but this Guardian article identifies a common issue, particularly with traditional build houses. New-build homes: why some owners are left feeling the cold We do occasionally test dwellings that have had a parge coat or a wet plaster, and they do perform much better […]
A new look for Eco-Futures
Welcome to our new Website! We felt our old site was looking a bit tired and needed a new, fresh look, so we engaged the services of Avenue Creative (https://avenue-creative.co.uk) to help us build this new site, which we hope you enjoy. We will use our new platform as an opportunity to keep you updated […]