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Community heating and combined heat and power

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/community-heating-and-combined-heat-and-power

The introduction of the Code for Sustainable Homes and future energy efficiency targets means that low carbon solutions, such as community heating, will increasingly need to be considered.

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Review of co-heating test methodologies

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/review-of-co-heating-test-methodologies

Developed to assess the amount of heat that leaks through the thermal envelope of a building.

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Operational and embodied carbon in new build housing: a reappraisal

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/operational-and-embodied-carbon-in-new-build-housing-a-reappraisal

Until now, focus has been almost entirely on the carbon emissions resulting from the operation of homes.

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Watts in store? Introduction to energy storage batteries for homes

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/watts-in-store-introduction-to-energy-storage-batteries-for-homes

A guide for house builders considering the installation of a battery system.

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Building Foundation Solutions – Future Proofing Against Climate Change

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/building-foundation-solutions-future-proofing-against-climate-change

What are the implications specifically for the design and construction of their foundations?

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Zero carbon compendium 2011: who’s doing what in housing worldwide

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/zero-carbon-compendium-2011-who-s-doing-what-in-housing-worldwide

An update of the popular Zero Carbon Compendium (NF17).

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Air movement and thermal performance report: an investigation into the effect of air movement on the thermal performance of domestic pitched roof constructions

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/air-movement-and-thermal-performance-report-an-investigation-into-the-effect-of-air-movement-on-the-thermal-performance-of-domestic-pitched-roof-constructions

This work, supported by the NHBC Foundation, was part of a programme of work (led by the Zero Carbon Hub) to understand the factors contributing to the gap between design and actual energy performance of homes.

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Modern methods of construction: building on experience

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/modern-methods-of-construction-building-on-experience

Transforming the productivity and quality of house building.

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Modern housing: households’ views of their new homes

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/modern-housing-households-views-of-their-new-homes

The review provides a snapshot of households’ views on their homes and neighbourhoods.

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Part L 2014 – where to start: an introduction for house builders and designers – timber frame construction (for Wales)

https://www.nhbc.co.uk/insights-and-media/foundation/publications/part-l-2014-where-to-start-an-introduction-for-house-builders-and-designers-timber-frame-construction-for-wales

This guide provides a starting point for designing new homes to comply with the 2014 edition Approved Document L1A

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