07 Oct, 2010
Posted by: Geoffd In: Insulation| diy| garden| gardening| green
Research by HTA – actually a sponsored Phd – shows that planting against external walls increases insulation by a big factor.
The vegetation ‘buffers’ the wall environment against cooling, and behind the plants it can be anything up to 6 degrees higher.
Of course, in the summer, vegetation will also shade the walls, making them [...]
18 Sep, 2010
Posted by: Geoffd In: Biodiversity| Building materials| Buildings| Climate change| DIY tips| Education| Energy| Exhibitions and Shows| Green Eco Building| Green roof| Housing| Insulation| Renewable energy| Solar devices| Solar power| Sustainable power| Timber building| architects| building| diy| do it yourself| exhibition| refurbishment| regulations| remodeling| renovation| roofing| show
That time of year again, the Big Green Home Show in Swindon off the M4. Many exhibits, seminars, Expert Alley (Ask The Experts) where you can get answers to your home renovation questions.
Dates: Fri 29 to Sun 31 October 2010
Where:
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Swindon
Open from 9.30-17.00.
Car: M4 at junction 16, signposted Swindon [...]
23 Aug, 2010
Posted by: Geoffd In: Building materials| Buildings| DIY tips| Energy| Exhibitions and Shows| Green Eco Building| Housing| Insulation| Skills| Solar power| Timber building| Tools| building| diy| do it yourself| exhibition| garden| refurbishment| remodeling| roofing| show
Self Build & Design Show is on again – Saturday / Sunday September 11th and 12th.
Many great seminars and demonstrations. The location is fantastic – a huge hall with many permanent exhibitions on walls, foundations, water systems, roofing, etc. Always fun and no cost tickets too.
This is just off M4, junction 16 on Bristol side [...]
11 May, 2010
Posted by: Geoffd In: Article directory| Articles| Biodiversity| Building materials| Buildings| Climate change| DIY tips| Directory| Education| Energy| Gardens| Gifts| Green Transport| Hardware| Housing| Insulation| Interior decoration| Internet| Learning| Music| Photography| Recycling| Renewable energy| Roads| SF| Solar devices| Solar power| Storage| Sustainable power| Timber building| Tools| Toys| Vehicles| Web| Wind turbine power| architecture| camera| diy| finance| football| garden| gardening| money| mortgage| refurbishment| remodeling| roofing| sport| trees| water
We have finally put our Article Directory live >
It is easy to join – just create an account by registering your basic details, then add articles with images, videos, text, and links.
There are many sections including
* Architecture & Design
* Building & Construction, Plant equipment, Tools, Lease, Hire & Buy
* Building Advice
* Green advice & Info
* [...]
05 Apr, 2010
Posted by: Geoffd In: Biodiversity| BuildStore| Building materials| Buildings| Climate change| DIY tips| Education| Energy| Exhibitions and Shows| Green Eco Building| Green Transport| Green roof| Insulation| Learning| Recycling| Renewable energy| Solar devices| Solar power| Sustainable power| Timber building| Wind turbine power| architecture| course| diy| exhibition| garden| water
Eco Workshops are to help self builders, DIY people and renovators understand the green issues affecting them and their projects.
Dave Hilton an eco expert is giving a talk, along with many others. This is at Buildstore exhibition centre at Swindon off M4 junction 16 >.
For a ticket see here >
See also our Building [...]
24 Mar, 2010
Posted by: Geoffd In: Building materials| Buildings| Climate change| DIY tips| Education| Energy| Government Schemes| Green Eco Building| Insulation| Learning| Planning| Renewable energy| Solar devices| Solar power| Sustainable power| Timber building| architecture| building| diy| refurbishment| remodeling| roofing
Visiting a Home Depot in the US recently, President Obama said “Energy Efficiency is sexy”.
Clever use of buzz words to get his message to the American people (and us, thanks to the internet).
Insulation is slightly erotic as it is a type of blanketing… if you find that sexy of course.
This phrase will wind [...]
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