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Apply for an “EEL” energy efficient mortgage?

energy efficient

Energy Efficient With energy efficiency targets an increasingly important issue for the UK Government, there are more efforts to improve the UK’s energy efficiency across a variety of areas. One of those that is receiving some attention, is the UK’s housing stock. In particular its existing, older housing stock and how to encourage owners to invest in making them more ... Read More »

Architectural Trends for Modern Commercial Dev.

architectural trends

Architectural Trends The success of any company depends on many things, including the right image. That image depends on many factors, especially the architectural design of the company’s facilities. This is the case not only because of the clients, partners and other persons the business is cooperating with, but also because of the employees. They need to be provided with ... Read More »

Sustainable Features: What Every New Home Needs

sustainable features

Sustainable Features Sustainable features are a major home selling point and highly desirable lifestyle staples. To integrate them, you are much better off planning ahead of time instead of doing expensive remodeling projects later. Namely, those who are building homes from the ground up have a chance to make the most of various exciting products, save a great deal of ... Read More »

“Wish Trees”, The Fascinating Cultural Trend

wish trees

Wish Trees What is a Wishing Tree? Trees serve as spiritual teachers of sorts, and both humans and wildlife are attracted to them for the refuge they provide. An interesting thing to consider is how cultures across the world form various traditions related to nature. Take for instance, a wishing tree. A wishing tree is essentially an individual tree which has been ... Read More »

Water-Saving Bathroom: Things to Consider

water-saving bathroom

Water-Saving Bathroom In the times when limited resources and water shortages are becoming a reality in many parts of the world, we need to become more aware of the need to conserve water and teach our children to do the same. We have grown accustomed to having water in the house simply by opening the tap, but as we don’t ... Read More »

Go Green or Go Home: Flooring Trends for 2018

house method

Go Green or Go Home Flooring has always been an important aspect of interior design, and with good reason, too. It sets the backdrop for every design scheme, which makes it the first thing you need to consider when remodeling your home. Just like with any other interior design element, the types of flooring that are most sought after vary ... Read More »

Benefits of Including Nature in Building Design

including nature

Benefits of Including Nature Before the industrial revolution, people’s lives and homes were closely connected to nature and their natural surroundings. But, in the last 250 years, we’ve experienced a great shift from rural to urban living and we’ve alienated ourselves from nature. However, evolution works very slowly and our development, performance and well-being still greatly depend on the natural ... Read More »

Energy and Waterproofing Your Home

What can fashion learn from the construction industry?

Energy and Waterproofing Home construction and renovation is a pretty straight-forward business. You have to find the right location, the materials you need, the right crew and the necessary licenses before you start working. But what separates the amateurs from the pros are the techniques they use and it’s only natural to considerthe future and think about increasing your new ... Read More »

Retrofit existing homes to be more energy efficient

5 eco friendly tips

Retrofit Existing Homes Energy efficiency is a hot topic right now and making sure new UK homes more energy efficient is something home builders up and down the country are working hard on getting right. But, improving the energy efficiency of existing housing stock, is another important issue for the UK and it appears that some Dutch ideas could help ... Read More »