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David Orr calls for zero rate loans |
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Written by Hanna Blomdahl
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Friday, 09 January 2009 11:31 |
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In an interview released to Euractiv David Orr calls for a EU intervention to promote zero rate loans for energy efficiency investment in residential dwellings. Although it may be difficult to get all 27 Member States to agree upon a common rate, he argues, the EU may anyway give a signal stating such measures are acceptable.
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Passive House refurbishment can save 95% |
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Written by Jonas Bring
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Monday, 15 December 2008 16:56 |
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Refurbishing buildings to Passive House standards can improve their energy performance by up to 95%, according to Saint-Gobain Isover. Data in an Isover guide to planning and realising the Multi-Comfort building of the future shows that upgrading insulation and alleviating thermal breaks in a private home and an apartment block brought similar, outstanding results. |
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Why Passivhaus design is worth the money |
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Written by Hanna Blomdahl
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Thursday, 08 January 2009 10:42 |
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In Building Design on the 5th of January this year, sustainability expert Henrietta Lynch argues that evidence from Germany shows buyers are prepared to pay a premium for more environmentally friendly design: Each winter Passivhaus buildings all around Europe throw open their doors to allow visitors to experience these buildings first hand. I chose to visit a Passivhaus housing development on the edge of Frankfurt of terraced family houses. The development showcased robust build quality, with excellent overall layout and space provision. They were light and airy with large windows and a good internal environment. Read the article here. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 09 January 2009 11:14 |
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Plans for revolutionary low energy homes in UK |
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Written by Hanna Blomdahl
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Friday, 09 January 2009 11:18 |
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Sunderland based people and property business, Gentoo, are utilising a highly efficient German housebuilding standard to ease the strain on the UK's energy bills and help reduce fuel poverty for the people of Sunderland. This project will see the homes being constructed to the world leading PassivHaus standard. Marking a step change for the UK building industry, the development will set a precedent for the design and construction of sustainable low, carbon homes throughout the UK.
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