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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · 4h

Thrilled to see the new NSBRC #Retrofit Zone in action!

We’re at the show today and tomorrow — come by with your questions.

🏠 Don’t miss AB’s #Passivhaus tours — a great way to explore sustainable building.

👋 Pop along and join us!

Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Aug 19

This is something that I'm exploring on my own retrofit.

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Aug 15

Water stress is rising in the UK, but water-saving still lacks the support energy retrofits receive. Our latest blog argues it’s time to treat water as essential to whole-home sustainability.
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#ClimateAdaptation #BuiltEnvironment #Retrofit #Passivhaus

How toIntegrate Water Efficiency into Your Eco-Renovation

Discover how the harnessing rain water, reducing waste and make evry drop count in your sustainabl home upgrade.

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AECB @aecb.bsky.social · Aug 15

⏰ There is still time to book your place on the September cohort for the Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA) using PHribbon training course.

📆 Starting on Friday 19 Sept for 3 weeks.

💡 Software and training bundles are available - www.aecb.net

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Jul 25

Passion for Passivhaus?

We're recruiting for
• Part I & II Architectural Assistants
• Newly Qualified Architects
• Experienced Team Lead Architect

We offer hybrid working, relocation packages, career support, and more. We’d love to hear from you.

#ArchitectureJobs #Passivhaus

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Jul 25

🌱 Fabric First 🌱

Explore how optimising insulation, airtightness and thermal bridging leads to truly sustainable buildings — with insight from our Cambridgeshire Eco Bungalow project, designed to Passivhaus standards.

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#FabricFirst #Passivhaus #EcoHome #SustainableDesign

Fabric First: Designing for Performance with Passivhaus Principles

Discover how the Fabric First approach deliver low-energy homes, with a real-world case study: the Cambridgeshire Eco Bungalow.

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Jul 23

New to our portfolio: a Cambridgeshire Eco Bungalow. This single-storey, low-maintenance home blends traditional form with exceptional energy performance — a ‘forever home’ built for comfort and sustainability. 🌿

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#Passivhaus #EcoArchitecture #Cambridge

Cambridgeshire Eco Bungalow | Eco Design Consultants

An eco bungalow in Cambridgeshire, designed to Passivhaus standards. Built as a low-maintenance, high-performance 'forever home' by Eco Design Consultants, achieving excellent energy efficiency and ai...

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Jun 20

Visit our Parklands EnerPHit Plus project during #PHOpenDays, 27–29 June in Milton Keynes.

See how a 1970s home became a low-energy, comfortable space to the EnerPHit Plus standard.

Details & booking
www.ecodesignconsultants.co.uk/portfolio-it...
#SustainableDesign @passivhaustrust.bsky.social

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Jun 9

A project highlight from site in Buckinghamshire – featuring the excellent work by #RosboRoofing.

Their latest blog covers the use of passive roof systems and how sustainable design is being put into practice.

Well worth a read:
www.rosboroofing.com/post/passive...

#SustainableDesign #Passivhaus

Passive Roof Systems

Project Spotlight: Sustainable Slate Roof Installation for Level Up Developments – Designed by Eco Design ConsultantsAt Rosbo Roofing & Skylights, we’re committed to delivering roofing solutions that ...

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · May 23

Selfbuilder looking for a plot to build a Passivhaus?

This could be for you!

www.passivhaustrust....

#Hastings #Sussex #SelfBuild #Passivhaus

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · May 23

I suspect we’re broadly aligned in principle. The key lies in having a clear, strategic plan whether a full Passivhaus route or opting for a more phased retrofit. The goal should be to optimise outcomes in terms of comfort, carbon savings, and cost-effectiveness, tailored to the individual context.

Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · May 22

A staged whole-house plan helps you:
✔ Avoid redoing work
✔ Coordinate everything upfront
✔ Save time and money
✔ Maintain comfort throughout
www.ecodesignconsultants.co.uk/passivhaus-r...

Passivhaus Retrofit Planning Made Simple

Discover how Passivhaus retrofits planning can be made simple, reduce costs, and avoid common mistakes—without compromising lifestyle

www.ecodesignconsultants.co.uk

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · May 21

Thinking of a Passivhaus retrofit? Here’s a secret:
It doesn’t have to be complicated—if you plan it like a recipe.
A quick thread on how a retrofit “menu” makes all the difference

www.ecodesignconsultants.co.uk/passivhaus-r...

#Passivhaus #EnerPHit #GreenHomes #SustainableLiving

Passivhaus Retrofit Planning Made Simple

Discover how Passivhaus retrofits planning can be made simple, reduce costs, and avoid common mistakes—without compromising lifestyle

www.ecodesignconsultants.co.uk

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · May 21

On TODAY! The fifth webinar of the 2025 Large & Complex #Passivhaus #Masterclass series

🏘️Discover how #PHPP & #EnerPHit are transforming residential #retrofits
📍Online
⏰13:00 - 14:30
⭐2 PHI credit renewal points
🔗passivhaustrust.org....

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · May 7

We’re recruiting at Eco Design Consultants 🌱

Looking for a Team Lead Architect to join our, sustainability-focused practice.

Interested or know someone who might be? Get in touch or call me on 01908 886854.

#ArchitectureJobs #SustainableDesign #TeamLead #Retrofit #Hiring #Passivhaus

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · May 7

Looking forward to seeing you there.

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Alliance for Sustainable Building Products @asbpuk.bsky.social · Mar 19

The Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards are open for entries. esba.uk

Are you pushing the boundaries of sustainable building? Now’s your chance to showcase your Projects, Products and/or Initiatives!

Closing date: 22 April 2025. Enter now esba.uk.

#ASBPawards #PHTawards #SDF2025

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Sustainable Development Foundation, the NEW Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 2025 is a celebration of projects that have achieved the pinnacle of innovation and building performance. There are five categories: large new build project, small new building projects, retrofit projects, products, and initiatives.

The Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards has been developed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF). The awards are delivered in partnership between the Passivhaus Trust (PHT), Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and SDF.

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AECB @aecb.bsky.social · Mar 19

💡AECB CarbonLite PHribbon Course
📆 Starting Thursday 24 April 2025
🕙 10am - 12:30pm

🔎 Find out more: buff.ly/40Od0gL

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Mar 19

Upgrading Your Insulation

The right insulation keeps your home warm, healthy & #energy-efficient, but the wrong choice is costly

Join our free online session tomorrow for expert advice, email [email protected]

Read our blog on the best #Passivhaus insulation & pitfalls to avoid: tinyurl.com/mrzsfwj7

The Ultimate Guide to Passivhaus Insulation | Eco Design Consultants

The Ultimate Guide to Passivhaus Insulation: What are the best Materials, the common Pitfalls & what are the key considerations

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Jan 13

It’s National #CleanYourDeskDay

Your desk is more than a workspace—it’s a reflection of your mental clarity and productivity.

Learn how good desk design can support your mental health in our latest blog post:

www.ecodesignconsultants.co.uk/desk-design/

#WorkspaceWellness #interiordesign

Desk Design

Clean Your Desk Day: How Good Desk Design Boosts Mental Health Clean Your Desk Day is the perfect opportunity to not only tidy up your desk but also reflect on how the design of your workspace impacts...

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Dec 6

We’re so pleased with the stunning images from our Kent Renovation Project, now live on our portfolio page! Huge thanks to takenbyChris for capturing the beauty and detail of this sustainable renovation so perfectly.

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#SustainableDesign #Renovation #EcoDesign #Passivhaus

Kent Renovation Project

Kent Renovation Project We are thrilled to present our Kent Renovation project. This is an exciting transformation of a 1960s house into a modern, sustainable home that seamlessly blends with its natu...

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Oct 23

🎉 Big congratulations to Lucy on her first anniversary with us! It's been an amazing year of hard work, growth, & achievements.

Check out our blog post where we reflect on her journey and all she’s contributed to the team. Let’s celebrate this milestone together!

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Lucy's anniversary

Lucy's 1 Year Anniversary Lucy's Anniversary As the Autumn weather sets in, October brings with it a special milestone for our team at EDC. This month, we celebrate Lucy’s one-year anniversary with u...

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Oct 4

Excited to be at the NSBRC Show 11th & 12th October! 🎉
We’ll be free 1:1 consultations to talk through your project + the always popular Passivhaus walk 🌱🏡
Grab your free tickets here: [https://tinyurl.com/3adf8p9v]
Hope to see you there!
#NSBRC #Passivhaus #SustainableBuilding #HomeProjects

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · Sep 19

I got my house #Passivhaus certified when it was built because:

- I wanted to be confident I was building to the standard.
- I felt that a certified house should be worth more in the future.

In my podcast with Kym Mead we explore some of the other benefits.

www.houseplanninghelp.com/356

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Eco Design Consultants @ecodesign.bsky.social · Sep 13

Thank you!

It's a mouse, a lead detail on the canopy over the front door.

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