There is a technology which is becoming more and more readily available, that can help out with your heating bills. You may (or may not) have heard about these before, they’re called ‘Solar Water Heating Panels’. These panels are placed on the south-facing side of your roof, or if you have a flat roof, they are placed on a frame at a 20-50 degree angle to make the most of the suns rays, which are then used to heat stored water in a tank. These systems are so useful because th

We are currently working on an exciting project involving a code 6 eco house. The design for this house has been assessed using the Code for Sustainable Homes. The code is an environmental assessment system for rating and certifying the performance of new homes in the UK. It is a set of standards which are used in the design and construction of new homes with a view to encouraging continuous improvement in sustainable home building, and it is assessed at 6 different levels, w