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Importance of Indoor Air Quality (March 2011)Read the Irish Times article on the importance of proper ventilation and indoor air quality in the home. |
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Choosing Cost Effective Energy Options (2010)Many people live in traditional buildings. These include those built with solid masonry walls of brick and/or stone, often with a render finish, with single glazed timber or metal windows and a timber framed roof, usually clad with slate but often with tiles, copper or lead. These were the dominant form of construction from medieval times until the middle of the 20th century. Upgrading the thermal efficiency of these buildings presents a challenge but with careful planning and skilled workmanship they can be enhanced for contemporary living. This guide will help in making the right decisions on how to increase the comfort and reduce the energy use of a traditional building by advising on (i) understanding how a traditional building works (ii) how to maximise the level of comfort for its occupants and (iii) choosing the most cost effective energy options. |
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Low Energy Standard Housing (May 2010)Staggeringly airtight ecological home in Athenry set to meet the Passive House Institute standard. |
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Heat Recovery Ventilation vs Demand Controlled Ventilation (January 2010)As more and more people upgrade their homes to make them more energy efficient, it's crucial for them to consider installing some sort of ventilation system. |
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Energy Upgrade Schemes (May 2009)Homeowners thinking of applying for Home Energy Saving scheme grants should pay close attention to a renovation project in Stillorgan, South Dublin. |
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"See the Light" (February 2009)Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) See the Light Conference 2009 – Energy Efficient Buildings, How Low Can We Go. |
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Exisiting home Refurbishments (November 2008)As the new-build sector grinds to a halt a window of opportunity has opened for builders, architects and other construction service providers – refurbishing Ireland's existing housing stock. |
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Going Green (11 May 2008)Green House Pays for Itself. With her energy efficient Green House finally complete, Catherine Cleary reflects on the process involved in turning a modest Dublin home into a house of the future. |
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Reducing Energy Costs (25 November 2007)Sunday Business Post Save energy save costs. As the price of energy continues to increase, Emma Kennedy looks at ways you can reduce your bills. |
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"Insulate Tight and Ventilate Right" (12 November 2007)Householders Need To Insulate And Ventilate, Says Energy Expert. |
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