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More MBC Shows Added for 2019
Our first two shows of 2019, in Kent and Manchester, have been a huge success!
So much so that we’re adding more shows for 2019.
Check out our events page to see a House Building Show local to you and why not come and see us and discuss your project? Hope to see you there!
Kettle just boiled?
Power usage – Kettles As with all appliances, different models and brands of kettle are all made differently and therefore have different rates of energy consumption. The average kettle is between 2 and 3 kilowatts (kw). The electricity that you use in your home is...
Energy friendly fridge freezers
Fridges and freezers are on all the time and can use a lot of energy. If you are buying a new one make sure you get an energy-efficient model. If you have an old (over 10 years) fridge or freezer, it could be cost effective to replace it, as energy efficiency has...
Ways to insulate your home and cut bills
Although controlling your heating intelligently is a clever way to cut costs it only works by lowering temperatures in your home (at strategic times). Improving your home’s insulation is different, it results in you getting more comfort for every pound you spend on...
25 years later – Passivhaus still performs
UK Passivhaus Awards 2016, Book your ticket now 25 years later - Passivhaus still performs The International Passivhaus Conference has been held annually by the Passivhaus Institute (PHI) in different cities since 1996. Earlier this month, the event took place in...
Wirral ‘£15 a year’ low energy house wins award
A "simple" house which runs on the equivalent of a 40W light bulb at a cost of £15 a year has won a national energy award. The £240,000 four-bedroom Passivhaus in West Kirby, Wirral, was built of insulated masonry and concrete. It features triple-glazing, LED lighting...
MBC Timber Frame house as Britain’s Most Eco Friendly House?
The Daily Mail Online has reported on MBC Timber Frame House as Britain's Most Eco Friendly House ... When architect Tom Gresford bought the Old Water Tower near Newbury Berkshire, he demolished it and built a Passivhaus timber framed house supplied by MBC...
UK house-building crisis – and how to solve it
Reported from the Guardian 19 May 2014 Shortage of homes adds to the risk of a bubble – but policy-makers could help, property industry says Estate agency Savills has added to the alarm over Britain's property market by warning of a "housing crisis" stoked by a...
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