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Market Trends

A survey of low and zero carbon technologies

NHBC Foundation research investigating the views of occupants on low carbon homes (NF40) highlighted the need for low and zero carbon (LZC) energy technologies that are reliable, perform to expectations
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NF41
Sustainability

Low and zero carbon homes: understanding the performance challenge

This report reviews the evidence that supports the existence of a CO2 performance gap.
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NF40
Sustainability

Today’s attitudes to low and zero carbon homes: views of occupiers, house builders and housing associations

This primary research summarises current thoughts, awareness and understanding towards issues such as climate change.
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NF39
Innovation

Prospects for the UK house building industry

This research presents the results of a survey gathering views on what issues may constrain housing supply.
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NF38
Sustainability

The impact of occupant behaviour and use of controls on domestic energy use

This research examines previous research and knowledge on occupant behaviour.
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Sustainability

Part F 2010 – where to start: an introduction for house builders and designers

The 2010 edition of Approved Document F sets out the various strategies that should ensure good ventilation.
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Building

Air movement and thermal performance report: an investigation into the effect of air movement on the thermal performance of domestic pitched roof constructions

This work, supported by the NHBC Foundation, was part of a programme of work (led by the Zero Carbon Hub) to understand the factors contributing to the gap between design and actual energy performance of homes.

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Innovation

Fire performance of new residential buildings

The move towards non-traditional construction has mostly been brought about by the need to achieve both construction efficiency and better energy performance from the finished building.
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NF35
Sustainability

How occupants behave and interact with their homes: the impact on energy use, comfort, control and satisfaction

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of new homes arising from energy efficiency.
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