This is a CT scan of Heinz’s new ketchup cap. It represents a $1.2 million engineering investment over 8 years. Here’s why it’s significant… 🧵

Looks like you have a spot of weather Es Tresidder @[email protected] ;-)

Anyone know much about Ecoforest brand of heat pumps? Alan Clarke John Cantor Gwilym Still

Front-load the design process to define constraints & reduce risks! Have you claimed your #FreeDownload to the #RIBAPlanOfWork #Passivhaus Overlay? 👇 pht.guide/PassivhausOver… #Architects #ArchitectsDeclare #PassiveHouse #BetterBuildings #DesignPerformance Royal Institute of British Architects Mark Siddall

The bridge leading to/past Baxter Wood Farm remains blocked by a tree ⁦Durham County Council⁩ It’s formed a dam which can’t be good for the bridge or the river. Please inform relevant parties so that this can be fixed. Thanks.

Starting in 1 hour! Our 4/6 #PHTmasterclass delves into the pivotal role of #HeatPumps in large and complex #Passivhaus projects 👉bit.ly/PHTLargeComple… Sarah Sandison Lewis Gwilym Still Alan Clarke Max Fordham LLP #WednesdayWisdom #PassiveHouse #LunchtimeLearning #ClimateAction

Coming up tomorrow: Thermal Bypass Workshop with Mark Siddall. The workshop will explore how thermal bypass risks can be addressed, and performance gaps avoided, by adopting good design and construction practices. Book your place on our website: greenregister.org.uk/events/event/t… pic.x.com/eblmkc23j5

A good thread, but seemingly no link to the paper it draws upon: So here’s the link: mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/1… MoreOurselves Alan Clarke Nick Grant

Issue 47 of Passive House Plus is out now! Read about #PassiveHouse starring in a US TV show, explore a ready-to-move-in energy-positive development in Hertfordshire, and much more. Get the latest on sustainable construction in Ireland and the UK: passivehouseplus.ie/issuu/uk-editi…

FREE to download: 'How to build a Passivhaus' guide Gain insights from our 78-page guidance, written by UK #Passivhaus practitioners! #TrainingTuesday passivhaustrust.org.uk/guidance_detai… FMB: Master Builders CIOB Royal Institute of British Architects RIAS ACAN! Constructing Excellence Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

Fascinating data-packed study on ventilation provision, use & barriers to use in UK homes. Shocking failure to comply with Part F - less shocking but equally worrying anxiety re bills and dislike of noise deterring people from using provision they do have. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Shell quietly backs away from pledge to increase ‘advanced recycling’ of plastics theguardian.com/business/artic…

Responding to the Biodiversity Crisis The next RIBA NE Sustainability Mastermind takes place 31 July 2024 17:00 - 18:30 BST. We will explore Biodiversity Net Gain. Join Adam Vaughan, myself and Cameron Carmichael from Biodiverse Consulting. Link below eventbrite.co.uk/e/riba-ne-sust…

Nestled in the heart of Hadramaut, Yemen, stands the Bugshan Palace, a remarkable structure built entirely from mud in 1798 CE. Spanning 800 square meters, this architectural marvel rises up to eight floors, showcasing the ingenuity of traditional construction methods.