Technical Papers

Presentation by Tim Martel

This report authored by David Olivier and Andy Simmonds , has been published at the end of an unprecedented 15 … Read More

In this short discussion paper from September 2010, Nick Grant and Alan Clarke consider whether it is right — or … Read More

The importance of hot water system design in the Passivhaus. A typical hot water system can waste as much energy … Read More

This work is derived from an investigation of the carbon emissions associated with water use in dwellings in the UK … Read More

The AECB (Association for Environment Conscious Building) is convinced of the need to embrace a low carbon future.  We have … Read More

Two cases are explored – one using PHPP assumptions and one using SAP assumptions

Uncontrolled air leakage from buildings is a major cause of energy loss and increasing CO2 emissions. It has long been … Read More

Eco-minimalism, as applied to building design, is a phrase coined by the architect Howard Liddell, in an article that questioned … Read More

In summer 2007, AECB members, Simmonds Mills Architects began design work on Grove Cottage which was built as a detached … Read More