Updated Portfolio
As 2022 rattles forward we have finally had some new photos of some of our 2021 projects in all their glory
Net Zero impossible unless urgent action taken on energy efficiency this decade
22 March 2021 (we have published this word for word as it shows on the Government’s own website – we have made no edits to the content). The Government is failing to grasp the enormous challenge of decarbonising the UK’s housing stock, which accounts for 20% of our greenhouse gas emissions, the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) warns today*. Read the …
New Build 2019 Ecohouse
Our New Build 2019 Ecohouse was a timber frame and masonry hybrid for a creative workspace & music room – BUT – what I forgot to do was give you all updates as we went along with the slab, ground floor blockwork, waterproofing membrane, insulation below ground, carpentry, insulation, roof, windows… etc etc etc…. So here we go – 6 …
Retrofit Coordinator Level 5
Having completed the Retrofit Academy Retrofit Coordinator Course in October last year – Alex is now one of only 40 people in the whole country who hold this qualification and along with Bright Green Homes membership of the Trustmark government endorsed standards scheme you can be sure that your renovation is completed to the highest standards. “TrustMark is here to …
Guest Blog – Housetipster.com
Every now and then we are pleased to welcome a guest blogger with an article that we think might interest some of our readers – here is one from Jules Hopkins at the US website: Housetipster.com HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR HOME REMODEL IS ECO-FRIENDLY You have made the decision to remodel your home. Congratulations, because the remodeling project should …
Kitchen Refurb
We returned to help this lovely couple realise the next phase of their eco-refurb (we were there 2 years ago doing the loft and wall insulation to the front part of the house – which made an amazing difference for them) – and this was to completely redesign their kitchen (with the help of our friends at Cityzen Design) and …
Ask Alex about Retrofit:
Hi all – so in the spirit of continued professional development I’d like to explain that I (Alex – Partner in BGH) have recently qualified with a Level 5 diploma as a Retrofit Coordinator In order to improve the quality of all Retrofits to domestic properties around the country it has been officially recognised (at last) that there is a …