Key industry events at Energy Show 2024
Businesses involved in the supply chain for low energy building or retrofit in Ireland take note: there are a number of must see events at the Energy Show in Dublin.
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High performance buildings essential for climate and quality of life
The en masse global shift to high performance buildings is essential to meeting the climate challenge and improving quality of life around the world, an international conference has heard.
Research opportunity for occupants of homes with PV
Occupants of homes with solar PV arrays
have an opportunity to optimise the use
of self-generated energy – by participating in an
SEAI funded research project.
Firetite used to solve cavity wall issues in Dublin apartments
Firetite, the world’s first aerated mineral
clay insulation, has been used to help
solve fire safety issues in a Dublin apartment
scheme.
Ecocem appoints new UK and Ireland MD
Ecocem, Europe’s leading provider of low carbon cement technologies, has today announced the appointment of Sally Anne Sherry as managing director for its UK and Ireland business operations. In this position, Sherry will play a pivotal role in driving Ecocem’s growth and sustainability initiatives, and market presence in the UK and Ireland.
Grant integrated heating packages installed for 61 homes in Rathdrum
The developer of a recent housing development
in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow has
installed the 6kW Grant Aerona³ R32 air
source heat pump as the main heat source of a
customised Grant integrated heating package
across all its 61 homes.
New tool to ease certification of smaller passive schemes
Passive house certification for smaller
scale projects just got substantially
simpler – thanks to a new software tool
launched by the Passive House Institute.
MgO boards to disrupt construction industry, report claims
Magnesium oxide (MgO) boards are poised
to “disrupt” the construction industry,
a new white paper has claimed – meaning
products like Cem-Rock from Limerickbased
supplier Greenspan may be poised for
widespread adoption.
St Albans passive house scheme launches, promising luxury and energy income
Home buyers seeking sustainable luxury and energy income in a sought-after part of England have a rare opportunity with a newly launched passive house scheme in St Albans.
Scotland committed to continuing passive house journey
Patrick Harvie MSP, the Scottish government’s minister for zero carbon buildings, active travel and tenants' rights, was a keynote speaker at the UK Passivhaus Conference in Edinburgh on 17 October, and shared his vision for energy efficient and low carbon buildings in Scotland.
ASBP Awards shortlist announced
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products
has announced the shortlist for its
2024 awards – including everything from biogenic
passive houses to reclaimed steel and AI-based
whole life carbon optimisation software.
AECB conference 2023: from edible landscaping to whole life carbon
Delegates at the 2023 AECB Conference
heard a wide range of speakers
covering everything from guerrilla edible
planting to peak oil to detailed discussions
on whole life carbon calculation.
Free programme to bring passive house to UK architecture students
A new free-to-access training programme,
Design Performance for
Climate Action, provides architecture
students across the UK with a solid foundation
in climate-responsive building design –
with passive house at its core.
Sustainable bodies criticise Future Homes lack of ambition
Three leading sustainable building organisations have expressed disappointment with the government’s proposed Future Homes Standard, which went to consultation in December, along with proposals for non-domestic buildings.
Unilin UK launches embodied carbon report
Leading insulation manufacturer Unilin has produced a report on calculating and reducing embodied carbon while using the company’s products.
Zehnder launches MVHR system for tight spaces
Zehnder Group UK has launched the Zehnder ComfoAir Flex – a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery (MVHR) specifically designed for tight spaces and challenging installation environments.
Tackling UK carbon emissions with Passive Ecowall
Carbon emissions originating from the
construction and operation of buildings
in the UK constitute a sizeable portion of the
country’s overall emissions, amounting to 40
per cent.
Beattie Passive appoints self-build manager
Passive house pioneer and offsite modular construction specialist Beattie Passive is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Clarke to the newly created role of client solutions manager.
Green finance products for sustainable homes must meet new EU rules, experts warn
Green home certifications and mortgage products must align with new EU rules on green finance, the pan-European Smarter Finance for EU consortium has warned.
Timber in construction group holds first meeting
Increasing the use of timber in construction is central to the work of a new steering group appointed by the Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett.