Posts tagged with “property”
Trends In Efficient Energy For Residential And Commercial Buildings
The main objective in energy efficiency is to minimize the amount of energy needed to produce products and services. Let’s say, insulating your house enables the building to utilize less cooling and heating systems to acquire the desired comfortable temperature. Installing natural skylights or fluorescent lights lessens the amount of energy necessary to obtain the … Read More »
Maximizing Earth Energy With Ground Source Heat Pumps
The ground serves as a large storage of solar energy which can be utilized as a source of heat during winter season or serves as heat sink during hot summer days. The ground has the ability to regulate the temperature of buildings that stand on it. Also known as Geothermal heat pump, Ground source heat … Read More »
Different Ways to Use Renewable Energy at Home
Now more than ever, the increasing costs of electricity and natural gas are motivating people to look for cheaper alternatives. Being energy efficient shouldn’t be a challenge and, in fact, can be economically rewarding and make living in your homes more comfortable. Natural Home Heating There are several ways to heat your homes without blowing up your … Read More »
Helpful Tips to Going Green
When it comes to going green, many people are now thinking of powering their households and buildings with alternative sources of energy as threats of global warming continue to hog the headlines all over the world. But before you could even invest in one of those energy efficient technologies, you should know what is appropriate … Read More »
The History and Modern Cob Wall
History Cob is a material that consists of sand, straw, earth, water and clay, and has been compared to clay. Cob has a resistance to seismic activity, fireproof, and moderate in price. It is generally used in creating sculptural, artistic forms. The sustainability and eco-building movements began using this method again in recent years. Cob … Read More »
How to Choose a Building Surveyor
When shopping for homes, the process is never as simple as it seems. There are always outside perspectives you need when selecting the perfect house. Even after you have found what you believe to be an exceptional residence, you need outside opinions to make sure everything is up to code and safe for you to … Read More »
Change of Use from Commercial to Residential and the Permitted Development Rights
The UK government believes their planning system should offer a supply of land for residential use. They believe and recognize there are going to be changes in the residential and commercial area, and the government is willing to support and recognize these changes and respond to them. Their desire is to respond to the social … Read More »
Steel Frame Buildings
The use of steel framing in the UK traces its history back to 1879 when National Liberal Club in London was constructed. Built-up columns and girders made of steel helped form the building. In the 1890s, the Gilbey’s Gin warehouse in London was also framed in moderate amounts of steel. The Royal Insurance Building in … Read More »
Facts: The Law on Invasive Plants in the UK
The balance of the ecosystem seems to be an impossible dream in a modern world. Land development in building structural sites would also need trees and plants for a softer landscape. On the other hand, there are plant species which are considered to be “pests” rather than helpful elements in the environment. Non-native invasive plants … Read More »
Why You Need to Have Building and Housing Surveys
If you’re considering getting your property for lease or any mortgage activity, you would need the help of chartered surveyors for a quick check-up of the building’s stability and material quality. On the other hand, buying these properties would also require you to have the help of surveyors to protect your right to buy quality … Read More »
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