As part of the ERDF- supported Energy House 2.0 project, the Homely system was tested in the Smart Meters > Smart Homes Laboratory at the University of Salford which has a choice of heating systems available, including an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP). A test compared two 24-hour periods with and without the Homely control […]
Keith Rimmer of KSR approached the Energy House 2.0 team with a prototype of his ‘Thermocill’ product. This is a simple device that is fitted to under the window board of a window that sits directly above a central heating radiator which is the arrangement commonly found in most homes. KSR developed their own test […]
In the drive to build new homes to an exceptionally high standard, including energy efficiency, the spotlight has fallen on the off-site construction of modular homes. These buildings are constructed as much as possible in an off-site factory location, where a skilled workforce is permanently based, and quality can be controlled much more easily. The […]
In November 2019, the Energy House 2.0 project hosted its first workshop around energy efficient retrofit. This was a very popular event with 21 delegates drawn from a variety of fields including property developers, architects and suppliers of retrofit technologies. Hannah Dixon was one of the attendees and at the time was operating as a […]
For over 30 years, Harris Parts has been designing and manufacturing window blinds and associated components, supplying many of the major home furnishing retailers across the UK. Although this is a relatively mature market, Harris Parts continue to innovate to maintain their market position. Given environmental concerns and rising domestic energy prices, Harris Parts were keen to […]
First Insights from the Collaborative Endeavour: Energy House 2.0 Unveiled The initial findings from an innovative research collaboration involving the University of Salford, leading housebuilders Barratt Developments and Bellway Homes, and construction solutions provider Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, have recently been made public, marking the first anniversary of the project. These findings promise to significantly […]