april/may 2011
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BRIEF ENCOUNTER The Hadley family’s turn-key home came after years of deliberation, and a chance meeting with a nearby architect. Writtenby Mark Williams
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A SELF BUILD WITH GERMAN PRECISION In 2007 Daryl Clarke, a self employed business consultant, and his wife Sarah happened to watch the Grand Designs programme on the couple who built a Huf Haus in surrey. The idea of a pre-fabricated and stylish house was appealing. Written by J. Espinosa
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RISING HEAT Looking at the benefits of installing an air source heat pump for off-gas locations, by Daikin Airconditioning UK Ltd.
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GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT Sally Storey, design director of John Cullen Lighting, helps self builders cope with the new energy efficient lighting regulations
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DON’T FORGET THE STAIRCASE! Complete Stair Systems Ltd. advises on choosing and installing a staircase within your self build project
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A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Written by Ian Hunter, Hunter Architects & Planners
Basements .....................................10 Bathrooms & Showers......................10 Building Products ............................16 Building Services ............................16 Eco & Green Products................16, 20 Fires & Fireplaces......................22, 24 Floors & Flooring.............................41 Groundworks & Sewage Treatment.....41 Heating, Plumbing & Renewable Energy...................41 – 49 Insulation .......................................49 Insurance.......................................50 Kitchens & Appliances..............50 – 51 Landscaping & External Finishes...51, 53 Lighting & Electrical..................52 – 54 News ...........................................54 Pools & Spas..........................54 – 55 Rainwater Products ..................55 – 56 Roofing & Cladding.................56 – 57 Safety & Security.............................57 Smoke & Fire Protection....................57 Stairs & Staircases ...................57 – 61 Stonework & Masonry .....................60 Sustainable Homes/Materials....60 – 63 Timber & Joinery .......................60, 64
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SPECIALISTS Q & A ON THE USE OF LIME PLASTERING
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FUTURISTIC LOW ENERGY HOUSE – STAGE 4
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