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Drytec is the latest evolution of the cutting-edge sustainable heating technology from Energy Carbon Drytec harnesses the power of far infrared energy to safely heat homes far more quickly than traditional alternatives. Designed by experts at the University of Stuttgart, and made using recycled materials, Drytec can be fitted behind the plasterboard by a single person, without the need for wet trades. Once installed, Drytec can deliver thermal comfort at temperatures up to...
In January, as millions of people adjusted to life under the third national coronavirus lockdown, the government quietly released a document with sweeping implications for the future of UK construction. It was its response to a 2019 consultation it held on its Future Homes Standard – Whitehall’s attempt to dramatically reduce the environmental damage caused by Britain’s houses and its housebuilding sector, as part of broader efforts to...
Richard Hawkes is a man who knows promising sustainable tech when he sees it. The founder and driving force behind Hawkes Architecture, Richard first came to prominence for an ambitious self-build passive house featured on Channel 4’s hit TV show Grand Designs way back in 2009. In the years since, Richard has gone on to become a pioneer in ingenious, sustainable building – and when he first came...
