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Allan CorfieldFeb 11, 2020 12:00:00 AM5 min read

Choosing blinds for your Self Build home – Interview with Grants

Many people want their self builds to have large areas of glazing to maximise the natural ...
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Allan CorfieldJan 13, 2020 12:00:00 AM4 min read

ACA Meet The Team - Jillian

Our ‘meet the team’ series focuses on our company and the people who make it great! We ...
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Allan CorfieldDec 19, 2019 12:00:00 AM7 min read

Building a Dream Home using the UK's Certified Passivhaus Build System - Interview with Beattie Passive

As low-energy home experts, we often discuss various approaches to building ...
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Tim PullenDec 4, 2019 12:00:00 AM8 min read

What's the point of thermal mass? – Guest blog by eco-expert Tim Pullen

The reason for reducing permeability (or increasing air tightness) in the house is to ...
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Allan CorfieldNov 21, 2019 12:00:00 AM13 min read

Passive House Series 03: Site and Design choices

Every year, more and more people embark on the Self Build route. There are many reasons ...
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Tim PullenOct 21, 2019 12:00:00 AM9 min read

Going off-grid – Guest blog by eco-expert Tim Pullen

The place to start is to decide what you mean by self-sufficient. Do we mean properly ...
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Karen CurtinSep 30, 2019 12:00:00 AM8 min read

Graven Hill: the perfect location for your self-build or custom build home

Graven Hill is a development that has received a lot of publicity in the UK homebuilding ...
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Allan CorfieldSep 20, 2019 12:00:00 AM5 min read

National Self Build & Renovation Centre – Self build your own home? Why not!

Just off junction 16 of the M4 at Swindon, sits a huge industrial unit. With a 67,000 ft2 ...
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Allan CorfieldAug 29, 2019 12:00:00 AM19 min read

Choosing windows for a self-build project. Interview with Internorm

Without a doubt, choosing glazing for your future home is one of the most crucial ...
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