Building TipsCase StudiesChatterton NewsDesignHealthPassive PrinciplesPerformance 5 Years in a High Performance Home – Does it Walk the Talk? Introduction It has been almost 5 years since we moved into our high performance home. …Chatterton Homes27 December 2024
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Building TipsDesignFinancialPerformance Strategies to Offset the Cost of a High Performing Build So, you want a high-performing, healthy home, which can mean investing more in your building…Chatterton Homes7 November 2024
Building TipsDesignFinancialPerformance Can I Afford a Passive House or an Energy Efficient Home? How much more does it cost to build a Passive House or energy-efficient home than…Chatterton Homes7 November 2024
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Building TipsCase StudiesChatterton NewsDesignHealthPassive PrinciplesPerformanceUncategorised The First 6 Months in Our Passive House This blog has been re-posted. It was originally published in November 2020.After years of dreaming…Chatterton Homes7 November 2024
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