Planning reform will thwart low energy housing, councils say

Britain is failing to address housing as part of the climate emergency, according to a group of 60 local authorities, businesses and civil society groups who say government changes to planning rules could spell the end of zero carbon homes in England.

Proctor membrane used on landmark Dublin passive scheme

Proctor Group’s Wraptite airtight membrane has been used on one of the largest passive house projects in Ireland, with the self-adhering membrane forming part of the external wall build-up at Cairn Homes’ Pipers Square development in Charlestown, Dublin.