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2008-08-13 Sustainable Building: Passive Solar Design
Passive solar design involves the use of solar energy – that is, energy from the Sun – to provide a significant proportion of the heating, cooling and ventilation required by domestic dwellings, and other buildings.
2008-04-30 Loft Conversion
A loft conversion can be an excellent method of increasing the living space in a property, without the substantial expense, and stress, of moving home. Do bear in mind, however, that a loft conversion is a significant undertaking, and professional advice is really a necessity.
2008-03-02 Hurricane Resistant Construction
The house has to resist the direct side forces of the wind and the suction and uplift forces that are capable of defeating gravity and then some.