Efficient homes
Building for a changing climate
16 Apr 2024
Are we building homes for the future, or for the past? Rob McLeod investigates how climate change is impacting home energy ratings and the way we build our homes.
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Building materials
Strength, stability and performance: The right floor for your build
4 Apr 2018
When building, you may put a lot of thought into the floor coverings, but what about the sub-floor structure? Both are important to ensure a sustainable result. Lance Turner surveys the options.
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Thermal mass
Mass effect:
The messy realities of mass
20 Aug 2015
Mass in buildings can help moderate internal temperatures, but it can also be tricky to control its effects. Alan Pears examines when and where thermal mass works well – and when it doesn't.
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