A home less ordinary
Language: English Series: Building Magazine ; 273(8525) 18 April 2008, 70-72(3)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Describes the construction of the first house by a major housebuilder in compliance with level six of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Built by Barratt, the design is in keeping with the traditional appearance of Barratt new-builds. Photovoltaic cells have been employed but biomass has been eschewed, due to problems of small-scale supply. Describes the specifications in use, including triple glazing and super insulation. Warns that there will need to be a major on-site culture change in order to implement these changes on a large scale.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L143277 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 143277-1001 |
Describes the construction of the first house by a major housebuilder in compliance with level six of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Built by Barratt, the design is in keeping with the traditional appearance of Barratt new-builds. Photovoltaic cells have been employed but biomass has been eschewed, due to problems of small-scale supply. Describes the specifications in use, including triple glazing and super insulation. Warns that there will need to be a major on-site culture change in order to implement these changes on a large scale.