OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER
2023 CONTENTS 04
INDUSTRY NEWS
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COMMENTS 28
A NATURAL REMEDY James Parker speaks to Cameron Homes about Chaucer Mews, a linear scheme of high quality new homes in Attenborough.
FEATURES 71
THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE
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76 PROJECT REPORT 83 HOMES UK SHOW PREVIEW 85 LONDON BUILD SHOW PREVIEW ENERGY HOUSE 2.0 SPOTLIGHT 89 BRICK AWARDS EVENT PREVIEW 93
INDUSTRY VIEWFINDER: APPROACHES TO WATER EFFICIENCY IN NEW HOMES
BATHROOMS & KITCHENS FOCUS
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BATHROOMS & KITCHENS FOCUS
SHOWERING SUSTAINABILITY Darren Washbrook of Mira Showers, discusses the importance of water-effi cient showers in new-build housing.
HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES
OPTIMISE LAYOUTS FOR WOODBURNER EFFICIENCY When it comes to specifying woodburning stoves, the ‘eco-equation’ doesn’t stop at the appliance’s effi ciency rating, as Calvin May of HETAS explains.
HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES
THE SHORTCUT TO PROTECTING WATER PRESSURE ISSUES Many homes across the UK suff er from low water pressure. David Williamson of Wilo UK discusses the tools available to boost performance in low pressure buildings.
PRODUCTS
Appointments & News Building Fabric Finance & Insurance Groundworks Heating, Ventilation & Services Insulation
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Interiors Plant Tools & Workwear Landscaping & External Works Safety & Security Structural Elements
WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK 47
PUTTING FUTURE AFFORDABILITY TO THE TEST
Jamie Bursnell of Bellway on fi nding ‘the Goldilocks zone’ in its Future Home test
BUILDING FABRIC
TO THE NEW PART L – AND BEYOND! New updates to the Building Regulations go some way to cutting emissions – but construction fi rms have the chance to go further, argues Nicola Harrison of Bereco.
BATHROOMS & KITCHENS FOCUS
TAKE THE TIME OUT OF TEA Boiling water taps have grown rapidly in popularity over the past 10 years. Something that was originally viewed as an unnecessary luxury item has now become a household essential for millions across the globe. Quooker UK & Ireland’s Stephen Johnson comments on the reasons behind this change.
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