Review of co-heating test methodologies
The co-heating test is an experimental method of determining a…
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Low & zero carbon technologies in new homes: learning from the experiences of consumers and on-site sales teams
1. Low- and zero-carbon (LZC) energy technologies are increasingly being…
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Assessment of MVHR systems and air quality in zero carbon homes
This primary research report on MHVR systems presents the findings…
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Fires in cavities in residential buildings: the performance of cavity barriers in external walls with combustible materials
Fires in timber-framed buildings are the subject of significant interest…
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Energy efficient fixed appliances and building control systems
The study was commissioned by the NHBC Foundation and carried…
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A survey of low and zero carbon technologies
House builders in the United Kingdom are being challenged to…
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Today’s attitudes to low and zero carbon homes: views of occupiers, house builders and housing associations
Announced at NHBC Foundation’s 5th anniversary event in January 2011,…
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Prospects for the UK house building industry
This research on the UK house building industry presents the results…
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Air movement and thermal performance report: an investigation into the effect of air movement on the thermal performance of domestic pitched roof constructions
Air movement and thermal performance report: an investigation into the…
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Fire performance of new residential buildings
This report describes a study into the fire performance of…
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Operational and embodied carbon in new build housing: a reappraisal
This report was commissioned by the NHBC Foundation to investigate…
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Low carbon cooking appliances
This report provides guidance to developers who wish to understand…
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