Small houses

Small Eco Houses

Small Eco Houses Fresh perspectives on how good design can create stylish yet ecologically sound living spaces in small-scale homes.   Anyone who has faced the challenges of limited living space will find inspiration in this survey of the latest trends in environmentally sensitive, small-scale…

Achieving Net Zero

Simplifying? Net Zero Modular Buildings For those in the built environment, particularly those of us who specialise in sustainable design, this increased level of concern is long overdue. It’s no secret that the industry (construction) is responsible for a huge proportion of emissions; 40% to…

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Modular Manufacture – (DfMA)

Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA)   Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) must be established as the default approach so that the systems and processes that underpin it are better understood by clients and become second nature to everyone else involved in the design,…

basic diagram of a passive design

Passive Design

Passive Design The basic principle of passive design uses layout, fabric and form to reduce or remove (if possible) mechanical cooling, heating, ventilation and lighting.   The passive design maximises the use of ‘natural’ sources of heating, cooling and ventilation to create comfortable conditions inside…