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8 Essential Techniques for Green and Energy-Efficient Building Design

UK Construction Blog

The post 8 Essential Techniques for Green and Energy-Efficient Building Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Passive House Performance Standards A “Passive House” refers to a highly energy-efficient building that minimizes energy consumption through the use of passive design strategies.

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The Ultimate Guide to Damp Proofing: Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment in 2025 for Homeowners and Professionals

UK Construction Blog

With clear, practical strategies and expert advice, this guide aims to simplify damp proofing and provide actionable steps for tackling common moisture problems in any building. Penetrating Damp: Rainwater or groundwater gets through defects in roofs, walls, or window frames. Each type harms building materials differently.

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PVC Sheet Guide: Types, Properties, Applications & Benefits Explained

UK Construction Blog

Easy processing and installation using standard tools – you can saw, drill, paint, and bend PVC sheets with conventional workshop equipment, whilst their smooth surfaces accept printing and inscription work perfectly. Pipe systems and building profiles incorporate PVC sheets for their chemical resistance and structural integrity.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Water.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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Liquid waterproofing membrane

GCP Applied Technologies

Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. Typically, green roofs have a lot of penetrations for irrigation. Uses for liquid waterproofing membranes.

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Liquid waterproofing membranes

GCP Applied Technologies

Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. Typically, green roofs have a lot of penetrations for irrigation. Uses for liquid waterproofing membranes.

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Considerations for Green Building Design

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Commercial buildings account for a large percentage of the overall carbon emissions in the world. Due to this alarming statistic, building or retrofitting structures in line with green initiatives and transitioning to a sustainable building method are logical solutions to reduce C02 emissions.