What is a Passivhaus? A Passivhaus is designed to minimise energy use and maximise comfort. It is a standard – supported by the likes of the Passivhaus Trust – aimed at delivering net-zero homes that also consider the health, well-being... View Article

After a few years in the making, Chris concludes that his new en-suite is “our dream come true. A lot of planning, designing and effort has gone into every detail. Next up is the main bathroom that will feature even... View Article

West Fraser’s highly popular P5 particleboard is available in two versions, CaberFloor P5 and CaberDek; the principle difference between them is that the latter’s top face is protected by an ultra-tough peel-clean layer. Both boards are produced in thicknesses of... View Article

Consistency and quality are essential attributes of materials used in producing domestic and commercial furniture. Add to this the need for materials and processes to be sustainable and, unsurprisingly, West Fraser’s CaberMDF  and SterlingOSB Zero are among the most popular... View Article

Ecological Building Systems, a leading supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction, has increased its presence at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) in Swindon, with its dedicated sustainability and Passive House experts available by appointment. Self-builders,... View Article

Designed to last the task, Luceco’s wide range of inspection work lights provide reliable, high quality, innovative lighting tools for all trade and recreational uses. Innovative Design The new Flexible Head Torch from Luceco uses the latest LED filament technology... View Article

Hörmann ThermoSafe Decoral aluminium entrance doors have been designed and developed to provide discerning consumers with a high quality, secure aluminium door together with a selection of beautiful and modern décor finishes. Manufactured to the highest quality standards, the Hörmann... View Article

Seasoned self-builders Sarah and Rob Collard have designed and built not just one family home but two, the second being ‘Collard Towers’. Sarah says, “A few years ago we bought a plot of land, demolished the existing house and self-built... View Article

This New Forest family home features an impressive double-height landing space. A small hatch positioned 2.65m above the floor-level provides access to the loft, which offers useful storage and contains the boiler. The homeowners wanted easy access to the loft.... View Article

Industrial loft style doors from Hörmann UK have been developed in response to the growing trend for slimline, heritage-style doors and screening. They combine large, glazed panels with high quality slim steel profiles, to offer specifiers endless opportunities to create... View Article