Unipipe celebrates 25 years as NIBE heat pump partner
Through its enduring partnership with Swedish manufacturer NIBE, Unipipe has helped to establish heat pump technology as a cornerstone of energy efficient living in Ireland.
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Irish ICF manufacturer attains EPD
Amvic, Ireland’s leading manufacturer of
insulated concrete formwork (ICF) has
published an environmental product declaration
(EPD) via the Irish Green Building
Council’s EPD Ireland database, for its Amvic
300 ICF block system.
Coastal self-build benefits from Grant integrated heating system
A coastal self-build home in Co. Antrim
opted for Grant to design a bespoke
heating system featuring an air-to-water heat
pump, hot water cylinder, underfloor heating,
and smart controls.
Ecocem venture may speed up EU cement decarbonisation by a decade
Green cement pioneer Ecocem has announced
the construction of its first production
facility dedicated to ACT, its low carbon,
globally scalable cement technology, at its
Dunkirk site.
Ecomerchant founder announces new green podcast
A new podcast dedicated to longform interviews with leaders in
the natural building sector will be launched this year.
We Build Eco sees growth in people wanting to build eco the easy way
Interest in flat pack bio-based building is growing, according to We Build Eco, which creates easy to assemble, energy efficient building kits manufactured from any design.
Insulated foundation system greenlit by BBA
Kore Insulation has received the stamp of approval for the Kore Insulated Foundation System from the UK’s construction product certification body, the British Board of Agrément (BBA).
Exports open to Irish insulated foundation system
Cavan-based manufacturer Kore Insulation is looking to ramp up exports having received the stamp of approval for the Kore Insulated Foundation System from UK construction product certification body, the British Board of Agrément (BBA).
Passive EcoWall cuts whole life carbon
Drawing from 25 years of experience promoting airtightness
and green building materials, Ecological Building Systems has
developed Passive EcoWall, a system which integrates high quality,
low embodied carbon, natural materials to deliver passive house
performance levels, including exceeding Ireland’s nearly zero energy
building (NZEB) standards.
Passive EcoWall from Ecological Building systems cuts whole life carbon
The construction industry can drive down embodied carbon emissions while achieving best practice energy performance - using a tried and tested solution from one of the UK’s pioneering green building product suppliers.
Grant launches new generation “game-changer” heat pump
Leading heating technology manufacturer
Grant has announced the launch of its
next generation air source heat pump – the
Grant Aerona 290, which is now available
to order.
Mitsubishi Electric supports WiBSE chapter launch
Since hosting their first women’s day event in 2022, Mitsubishi Electric Ireland have established themselves as leaders in creating a platform for women to come together, connect and bond.
Lung disease patient: Zehnder MVHR “the best thing I’ve ever had”
A Scottish lung disease patient has credited a Zehnder heat recovery
ventilation system with causing such a significant improvement in
his respiratory health that he’s been taken off a lung transplant list.
Proctor creates head of global sales for modular offsite sector
A. Proctor Group has announced the
promotion of Adam Salt to the position
of head of global sales modular offsite,
effective immediately.
Why airtightness, moisture and ventilation matter for passive house
Ecological Building Systems technical specification advisor Dave Judd looks at airtightness, active moisture control and effective ventilation in passive house properties.
ProAir MVHR unit achieves up to 95% efficiency
Galway-based mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) manufacturer ProAir has achieved best in class energy performance levels on a new MVHR system.
Ireland’s first 3D printed homes insulated with clay foam
Ireland’s first 3D printed housing project has been delivered in Dundalk – integrating Firetite aerated clay cavity wall insulation.
Dr. Barry Mc Carron appointed MD of KORE Retrofit
KORE Retrofit, a leading provider of sustainable retrofit solutions in Ireland, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Barry Mc Carron as its new managing director. Mc Carron brings extensive experience in sustainable development, building energy performance, and project management to this pivotal role.
Research opportunity for occupants of homes with PV
Occupants of homes with solar PV arrays
have an opportunity to optimise the use
of self-generated energy – by participating in an
SEAI funded research project.
Firetite used to solve cavity wall issues in Dublin apartments
Firetite, the world’s first aerated mineral
clay insulation, has been used to help
solve fire safety issues in a Dublin apartment
scheme.