Britain
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An Insulated Cathedral Ceiling for a European Passivhaus
The rafter bays of the Golcar Passivhaus are insulated with fiberglass batts, and a continuous interior layer of rigid foam reduces thermal bridging
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Another UK Victorian Gets a Passivhaus Makeover
An architect and a builder bring a 140-year-old cottage into compliance with the EnerPHit standard
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The Cost of Meeting Britain’s Green Code is Dropping
Builders have found ways to contain the material, design, and construction costs of meeting the U.K.’s strict energy-efficiency requirements
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Britain Aims for Deep Cuts in Carbon Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions are targeted for 50% reduction by 2025, putting the U.K. at the forefront of countries addressing climate change
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Giving Passivhaus a Push in Britain
A house in north-central England is built to Passivhaus standards, but also with the cavity-wall construction techniques common to the UK
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Preserving the Green in Britain’s Ancient Houses
Remodeling and repairing a 500-year-old house in the English countryside requires period-specific techniques – and a lot of time
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In Britain, Carving a Low-Cost Path to Zero-Carbon Homes
Contractor says construction costs on three high-efficiency homes were comparable to what they would have been for conventional construction
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Funds Approved to Help Put London in the Green
Officials approve $16 million for a citywide campaign to reduce energy consumption in homes
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Britain’s Hanham Hall Redevelopment Goes for Deep Green
The design has been approved and the developer chosen for a large-scale residential project U.K. officials say will incorporate sustainable practices, energy and water conservation, and green construction methods -
Britain’s Zero Carbon Mandate
New homes will have to be net zero energy by 2016, and gearing up for the shift has to begin immediately By the time Britain’s Climate Change Act became law,…
