When considering the best insulation product to provide high thermal performance that would also be suitable for fully ...

To work effectively, passive houses need to be comprehensively insulated and sealed ... "If you have more than five per cent of gaps within your insulation layer, your performance drops 50 per cent." ...

Cost really is the key barrier to the wider use of aerogel as a building insulation material, suggests senior scientist at the Passive House Institute, Berthold Kaufmann. "[Expanded polystyrene ...

Knauf Insulation products were chosen to insulate both the walls and ceiling to help achieve a tightly sealed building ...

The best solar batteries keep the lights on during a power outage and shift energy consumption, making them a sensible ...

These green homes are designed to be as energy efficient as possible. New incentives aim to make them more budget-friendly.

Above: The living room of a Passive House conversion in Jersey City, New Jersey, designed by Mowery Marsh Architects with ...

Architect CO Adaptive multiplied the energy efficiency of a landmarked 19th century townhouse while preserving exquisite ...

A consultation closed last month, with the government due to feedback ahead of plans being laid before parliament in December ...

The high-quality door series can reach Passive House-levels of insulation, which makes it ideal for sustainable renovations and new-builds.

Passive houses are designed to be as energy efficient as possible, typically with top-notch insulation and a perfect seal that prevents outside air from penetrating the home; air flows in and out ...