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The challenge of shape and form: understanding the benefits of efficient design
NF72
Sustainability

The challenge of shape and form: understanding the benefits of efficient design

The report discusses how the most inefficient design features can often be avoided or replaced.
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RR8
Building

Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery in new homes: final report

Ventilation and indoor air quality task group (Zero Carbon Hub).

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NF49
Innovation

Building Information Modelling: an introduction for house builders

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a process for managing the information produced during a construction project, from the earliest feasibility stages right through design, construction, operation and finally demolition.
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NF47
Sustainability

Lessons from Germany’s Passivhaus experience

The core focus of Passivhaus is to minimise the requirement for space heating and cooling.
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NF41
Sustainability

Low and zero carbon homes: understanding the performance challenge

This report reviews the evidence that supports the existence of a CO2 performance gap.
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NF31
Sustainability

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

An update of the popular Zero Carbon Compendium (NF17).
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NF27
Sustainability

Milton Keynes: a sustainable future – low carbon prospectus

Developed to document the visionary approach, projects and initiatives that have taken place.
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RR2
Sustainability

Energy and carbon implications of rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling

A study into rainwater harvesting (RWH) and greywater recycling (GWR) systems reveals that these systems in fact add to the energy use and CO2 emissions of homes.
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RR4
Innovation

Understanding consumer attitudes to sustainable community infrastructure

NHBC Foundation-funded research for the UK Green Building Council and Zero Carbon Hub.
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