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bere:architects wrote a new post, 12th August – Grove Road., on the site bere:architects – Hounslow Passivhaus retrofit 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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bere:architects wrote a new post, Cooking provides significant heating at Passfield drive, on the site bere:architects – Tower Hamlets Passivhaus retrofit 4 months ago
On a recent visit to Passfield Drive the house was noticeably warmer than it was at this time last year. On the visit the Muhammads said that they have not yet needed to put any heating on. Mr Muhammad […]
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bere:architects wrote a new post, 3rd June – External works to the extension complete, on the site bere:architects – Tower Hamlets Passivhaus retrofit 4 months ago
The external works are nearing completion at Passfield Drive. To the rear of the property the final lengths of larch cladding and the single ply roofing membrane have been installed to the extension. The […]
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bere:architects wrote a new post, Metering and monitoring, on the site bere:architects – Tower Hamlets Passivhaus retrofit 4 months ago
As part of the Retrofit for the Future program Passfield Drive will be undergoing two years of monitoring. The monitoring is a fundamental part of the program as it will enable a thorough understanding of how low […] -
bere:architects wrote a new post, Practical completion at Passfield Drive, on the site bere:architects – Tower Hamlets Passivhaus retrofit 4 months ago
We have now reached practical completion at Passfield Drive and last week we carried out a softlandings event to fully hand the project over to the Muhammads. The Muhammads were kind enough to invite […]
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bere:architects wrote a new post, 18th March – Solar Collectors and Cylinder , on the site bere:architects – Hounslow Passivhaus retrofit 4 months ago
Last week, the solar thermal collectors were installed on the roof at Grove Road. These panels transform solar energy into heat energy using Glycol, a frost-protected solar fluid which circulates through the […] -
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bere:architects wrote a new post, 13th May – Final airtest with contractors on site, on the site bere:architects – Tower Hamlets Passivhaus retrofit 4 months ago
Last week a third airtest was conducted at Passfield Drive. This was the final airtest with the contractors on site (BSRIA will be completing independent tests following completion of the works). The […]
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bere:architects wrote a new post, Retrofit Intentions, on the site Tower Hamlets Passivhaus retrofit 4 months, 1 week ago
It is our intention to achieve big improvements for the Muhammads in terms of their comfort, health and the money they have to spend on running their home.We are using a sensible, cost-effective collection of […]
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bere:architects wrote a new post, Contractor proposes new draft free retrofit technique, on the site Hounslow Passivhaus retrofit 4 months, 1 week ago
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bere:architects wrote a new post, Duct Routes and Internal Insulation, on the site Tower Hamlets Passivhaus retrofit 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Last week it was requested that the contractor stop work on the installation of the HRV ducts and internal insulation. Although these aspects of the scheme have always been clearly denoted on the drawings, as […]
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bere:architects wrote a new post, 17th August – Airtest and Striking of scaffolding, on the site Hounslow Passivhaus retrofit 5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Scaffolding has come down at Grove Road and we can now see the building is almost complete. We think that the retrofit has greatly improved the appearance of the house and all involved at the house […]
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bere:architects wrote a new post, 31st March , on the site Hounslow Passivhaus retrofit 5 months, 3 weeks ago
At Grove Rd bere:architects have specified 240mm Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) external insulation. To enable the application of the EPS to the east wall of the property it will be necessary to gain access to […]
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bere:architects wrote a new post, Clean air at Grove Road relieves symptoms of chronic lung disease after only four weeks, on the site Hounslow Passivhaus retrofit 6 months ago
Tom and Louise are now enjoying the comfort of their new passivhaus-modelled retrofit. We have thoroughly insulated their home, fitted new windows, eliminated all drafts and fitted a heat […]
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bere:architects wrote a new post, 13th February, on the site Hounslow Passivhaus retrofit 6 months ago
Last week saw an unusual occurrence for a building project; work has been intentionally slowed down! Hounslow Homes (HH) are aware of the potential worry and stress that such works can cause residents and have […] -
bere:architects wrote a new post, 3rd Jun 2010 Airtest one, on the site Hounslow Passivhaus retrofit 6 months ago
On Thursday the 3rd of June BSRIA conducted air-tightness tests on both Retrofit for the Future projects. bere:architects took the opportunity to visit the tenants and discuss the works due to be carried out to […] -
bere:architects wrote a new post, 3rd Jun 2010 – Thermal imaging and airtightness test at Passfield Drive, on the site Tower Hamlets Passivhaus retrofit 6 months ago
On Thursday the 3rd of June BSRIA conducted draught tests on the existing buildings of both bere:architects’ Retrofit For The Future projects. I went along to explain to the tenants what was being done and so that […] - Load More
