A new smart paint developed by Dr Rachel Armstrong of University College London, is said to be the latest development in building carbon zero homes. The smart paint has been designed to absorb harmful carbon emissions. Continue Reading…
Plans are a foot to build the first carbon zero home in Solihull, the house plans to have a major transformation including a new swimming pool in the basement and fantastic open plan design. Beyond its sleek modern design Continue Reading…
NICEIC Group has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to run a Microgeneration Scheme(MCS) for installers. The Microgeneration Scheme is designed to register businesses undertaking environmental Continue Reading…
Building sustainably is increasingly becoming a concern whether it’s the waste we are producing or energy we are using. The amount of products used by the construction means buildings have a substantially effect on environment Continue Reading…
Eco developments might have been in the news lately with all the talk of Eco Villages check out this eco development pioneered in 2002. Continue Reading…
So what do you use when you are trying to do an eco renovation. There are huge extremes with eco renovation, but a little effort really can go along way in helping to save the environment and there are lots of eco solutions with a Continue Reading…
In the current economic climate, saving energy and therefore money is ever more important. So it’s well worth improving your current home, with the latest eco home ideas, especially as many of them require little investment. Continue Reading…
Rainwater harvesting is a brilliant “green” solution for your home. Aside from anything else, rainwater is free – it just falls from the sky and lets face it in the UK there is not usually a shortage for most of the year. Continue Reading…
Over the years there have been advancements in tap technology and probably the most sophisticated type of bath tap is the thermostatic tap this incorporates a dial, which allows you to set the exact Continue Reading…
Check out this inspired modern koi carp garden, by Garden Designer, Jano Williams, a fantastic example of the difference a garden designer can make. Garden Designer, Jano Williams tells us all about the design: Continue Reading…
Green roofs have featured on Grand Designs and other Eco Home programmes but I have always been intrigued as to how green roofs works. In the UK green roofs are all the rage but what are the advantages Continue Reading…
I have often thought it would be great if we could recycle tools and I heard a great story today which is all in the name of tool recycling. So what do you do with tools that are broken but too good Continue Reading…
There’s a lot in the news at the moment about eco villages which the government is planning to build. Eco villages are causing lots of controversy and I think that unfortunately it’s taking the focus away from Continue Reading…
Are there any energy saving products out there that actually work? I took some time out to check out the latest electricity saving devices on the market. Continue Reading…
A Home Energy Assessor plays an important role, especially now that the dust has settled a bit on HIPS (Home Information Packs). We spoke to Daniel Nixon, Pure Plumbing, who recently had energy Continue Reading…
We checked out the 100% Design event in London last week where hundreds of designers roll out new concepts in home-living from windows to the latest designs in lighting. Greenpeace unveiled its “Light Garden” Continue Reading…
Your hot water heater is one of the largest energy users in the house and the toilet uses more water than any other single fixture. So, getting an energy efficient bathroom and saving bathroom water Continue Reading…
Did you know for £50k you can buy a Micro house – 8ft of living space….? “The micro house is a lightweight compact dwelling for one or two people. The micro house has compact dimensions of 2.6m cube Continue Reading…
Eco paints are now the latest in a long line of environmentally-friendly products that us homeowners are actively seeking for our homes. Continue Reading…
Energy labels can help you to make the right choice about what kitchen appliances to buy, indicating how well a product performs. So what is an appliance efficiency rating? Continue Reading…
Home energy costs are rising year on year at an unbelievable rate. Interruptions to supply and a growing concern for what we’re doing to the environment mean that the demand for renewable energy, especially Home Solar Power, can only increase. Continue Reading…
A group of students from the University of Nottingham have come up with a radical new approach to house building with the C60 house in Nottingham. Continue Reading…
What can I do to make my home more focused on eco friendly living, we hear you ask. With the onset of rising energy costs and concerns over your carbon footprint, it’s time to take stock of energy efficiency Continue Reading…
I have just got back from the Home Building and Renovation Show at the NEC. It’s absolutely manic so if you are planning on going get there early and it you want to check out the Eco Pod, it’s outside the front Continue Reading…
Recycling is on the increase! And with it an awareness of the many different ways in which we can protect our planet’s precious resources. Julian Richards runs Milestone and has been in the kitchen business for 18 years. Continue Reading…