A practical design for affordable eco homes

Thompson, Paul

A practical design for affordable eco homes - 2007 - Construction News (7048) 13 December 2007, 24-25(2) .

Describes the energy efficient features of BASF house, part of Nottingham University?s Creative Energy Homes Project. The project aims to show that affordable homes that exceed level four of the "Code for sustainable homes" are achievable (the final cost is £70 000 per house). The BASF house boasts a highly efficient insulation system, ground cooling, and incorporates the unusual oast house design.


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