Research & publications

Since its launch, the NHBC Foundation has developed a programme of research projects to address key issues within the industry. By developing pragmatic and relevant research for the industry, the NHBC Foundation seeks to address the challenges of the Code for Sustainable Homes and the drive towards zero carbon, whilst considering broader environmental issues.

A list of published projects can be found below. Please click on the relevant project to download the PDF version. Hard copies are also available – to request a copy click here.

The NHBC Foundation welcomes feedback on its research and publications. Please submit comments here

NHBC Foundation publications

Part F 2010: where to start (NF37)

'Part F 2010: where to start (NF37)'.

Fire performance of new residential buildings (NF36)

'Fire performance of new residential buildings (NF36)'.

How occupants behave and interact with their homes (NF35)

'How occupants behave and interact with their homes (NF35) '.

Operational and embodied carbon in new build housing – a reappraisal (NF34)

'Operational and embodied carbon in new build housing – a reappraisal (NF34)'.

Low carbon cooking appliances (NF33)

'Low carbon cooking appliances (NF33)'.

Ground Related Requirement for New Housing (NF32)

'Ground Related Requirements for New Housing (NF32)'.

Zero Carbon Compendium 2011 (NF31)

'Zero Carbon Compendium 2011 (NF31)'.

'Renewable energy systems of roofs on residential buildings (NF30)'.

Water Consumption (NF29)

'Water Consumption In Sustainable New Homes (NF29)'.

Part L 2010 – Where to Start (NF28)

'Part L 2010 – Where to Start (NF28)'.

Milton Keynes A Sustainible Future

'Milton Keynes A Sustainable Future (NF27)'.

Home sale and handover (NF26)

'Home sale and handover (NF26)'.

'Management of post-completion repairs (NF25)'.

'Ageing and Airtightness (NF24)'.

'Introduction to Feed-in Tariffs (NF23)'.

'Sustainable Drainage Systems (NF22)'.

'Efficient design of piled foundations for low-rise housing (NF21)'.

'Water efficiency in new homes (NF20)'.

'Open Plan Flat Layouts (NF19)'.

'Indoor air quality in highly energy efficient homes – a review (NF18)'.

'Zero Carbon Compendium 2009 (NF17)'.

'A practical guide to building airtight dwellings (NF16)'.

'The Code for Sustainable Homes simply explained (NF15)'.

'Zero carbon homes – an introductory guide for housebuilders (NF14)'.

Community heating and combined heat and power (NF13)

'Community heating and combined heat and power (NF13)'.

'The use of lime-based mortars in new build (NF12)'.

'The Merton Rule (NF11)'.

'Learning the lessons from systemic building failures (NF10)'.

'Zero carbon: what does it mean to homeowners and housebuilders? (NF9)'.

'Site waste management (NF8)'.

'A review of microgeneration and renewable energy technologies (NF7)'.

'Modern Housing (NF6)'.

'Ground source heat pump systems (NF5)'.

'Risks in domestic basement construction (NF4)'.

'Climate change and innovation in house building (NF3)'.

'Conserving energy and water, and minimising waste (NF2)'.

'A guide to modern methods of construction (NF1)'.

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