Choosing a material for the construction of zero carbon buildings is a thoughtful process. Mostly used materials include timber and steel, but, how to choose the one for your project is a major question. The climatic conditions and availability of particular materials can help to make a choice. If sustainability is concerned timber is the…
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Retrofitting is the process of converting an old house into a new one by renovating to a high energy standard. A passive house is an environment responsive house design which ensures a healthy lifestyle. That means you are renovating your conventional house to an environment-friendly passive house with reduced carbon emissions, in pursuit of a…
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We are very proud to have build 2 of the most efficient homes in the country to then be sold to the public. Typically these dreams are only realised by self-builders. Day by day we are proving super low energy homes with tiny carbon foot print. This can be done on a commercial scale to…
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A DEVELOPMENT of eco homes in Bradford has been completed, and could inspire future housing across Yorkshire. Although it is made up of just two homes, the Pure Meadows scheme in Oakenshaw could prove to be one of the most significant housing developments in Bradford. The properties, at Sugden Street, are as near to being…
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There has been plenty of talk about tackling carbon emissions but the first-ever Harrogate Climate Action Festival seeks to offer something different. Graham Chalmers talked to some of the participants about how next month’s event will focus on practical ways of changing our lives for the better. Continue reading…….
When Kevin and David started out on this adventure with the idea of building homes perfect for the environment, little did they know of the challenges, but with every challenge comes a lesson, and now Pure Haus is set to be a big name in house building in the future.
We face stark realities of life during a pandemic, and at the same time grow increasingly conscious of the urgency to cut carbon emissions. New guidance from REHVA (the Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations) highlights the risks of spreading the SARS-CoV-2 virus through building air handling services. Their recommendation is that all ventilation that…
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Passive Homes being built for sale – Last Summer local developers Pure Haus revealed plans to replace three crumbling buildings at Sugden Street, a rural area in Oakenshaw, with two near zero-carbon homes
