Up until a couple of years back, casting your eye over a home’s Energy Efficiency Certificate (EPC) was bit more than a somewhat uninteresting rule. However, with the installing energy crisis, these rather obtuse, multi-coloured charts have actually begun to come into their own. (In truth, we have actually just recently committed a whole function to the effectiveness of their style.) Throughout the last census of EPCs, the variety of structures accomplishing the legendary ‘A’ ranking sat at a mind-bogglingly low 0.2%. So, what does it require to stand out at effectiveness, and which homes are blazing a trail with low effect architecture, triple glazing and a well-placed heatpump? Here are 6 of the best symptoms of eco-efficient style, from a qualified Passivhaus to a significant barn conversion with a growing biophilic garden, all scoring a swotty B+ and above …
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Words Luke Crisell Photography Neil Perry Often, however seldom, your dream task is concealing right under your nose. For Louise Underhill and Jack Lawrence-Brown, long time homeowners of Shepherd's Bush, their perfect task ended up being simply around the...
