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Finance- How to Work it Out
Set the budget Although self-building offers a more affordable route to your dream home, it’s important not to underestimate how much this figure will be. The key is to do your research, set realistic expectations and boundaries, and most importantly, stick to them. It’s easy to get carried away with the planning of your unique home … Continue reading Finance- How to Work it Out
Going for Gold
When it comes to the construction industry and advancements in technology, few can disagree that the ability to build a super energy efficient home is now widely available. But how far do you go? Straw bales, solar panels, underground heat pumps…all have their uses but there is one concept that still holds the gold standard. … Continue reading Going for Gold
Studies Continue at the Gressel Lane Retrofit
The TCosy retrofit in Gressel Lane was completed on 25th January 2017 Instrumental monitoring was in progress already before, and it continued together with occupant studies after the retrofit. The monitoring system consists of a wireless data logger installed on site, measuring internal temperatures and energy consumption. Wireless sensors send information to the logger once … Continue reading Studies Continue at the Gressel Lane Retrofit
The Best Route for You
The plot is purchased, your designs are ready, but what’s the best route to actually build your home? Fortunately, the beauty of self-build lies in its flexible process, allowing you to choose not only the build method, but also how involved you want to be in the construction of your home.We are seeing a growing … Continue reading The Best Route for You
