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Affordable homes: residents’ views of quality
NF74
Sustainability

Affordable homes: residents’ views of quality

This research, jointly supported by the NHBC Foundation and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), investigates residents’ views of the quality of affordable new homes.

The advantages of new homes
NF73
Market Trends

The advantages of new homes

Through illustrations and photographs, this guide illustrates the main benefits of new homes.
The challenge of shape and form: understanding the benefits of efficient design
NF72
Sustainability

The challenge of shape and form: understanding the benefits of efficient design

The report discusses how the most inefficient design features can often be avoided or replaced.
Underfloor Heating – a guide for house builders
NF71
Sustainability

Underfloor Heating – a guide for house builders

The guidance draws on design insights from BSRIA and NHBC’s practical experience of underfloor heating.
Modern methods of construction: views from the industry
NF70
Innovation

Modern methods of construction: views from the industry

This research aimed to establish current attitudes to modern methods of construction (MMC).
The right light: selecting low energy lighting – introduction for designers and house builders
RR11
Sustainability

The right light: selecting low energy lighting – introduction for designers and house builders

An introduction to the selection of low energy lighting.
Retirement housing: residents’ experiences
NF69
Market Trends

Retirement housing: residents’ experiences

Painting a picture of experiences, and identifying areas where additional focus and attention to detail is needed.
Full fill cavity wall insulation in areas of very severe exposure to wind-driven rain
RR10
Sustainability

Full fill cavity wall insulation in areas of very severe exposure to wind-driven rain

The purpose of this preliminary investigation was to understand whether increasing the width of cavities in new-build masonry walls might affect resistance to rain penetration.
Home comforts: guidance on using ventilation, heating and renewable energy systems
NF68
Sustainability

Home comforts: guidance on using ventilation, heating and renewable energy systems

A convenient source of home user guidance on the common ventilation, solar, heat pump and control systems.
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