Designing homes for the 21st century - lessons for low energy design

Publication NF 50

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Building Supplement

Series

Publication

Abstract

A four stage model for planning new homes advocating occupier-focussed, 'fabric first' approaches, ensuring insulation, airtightness and ventilation provide the best practical performance before low carbon technologies are applied.

Author

Partington, R.

History

Categorised by NHBC Foundation as Guide.

ISBN

9781848063310

Subjects

Publisher History

The NHBC Foundation - National House Building Council's independent research institution - was established in January 2006 in partnership with the BRE Trust.


Information

NBS

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