Monthly Archives: August 2011
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Oxford Eco-Renovation Research Project
“Now that is the work of a superhero!,” exclaimed Weatherman when he heard about the eco-renovation project which is taking place over 2 years in Jericho, Oxford.
87 homes are taking part in a Government project that is testing how household… Read more »
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The Triple Glazing Superheroes Demand Google Takes Them Seriously
Potentially the single most important issue humanity needs to deal with is the upgrading of inefficient windows and doors, to triple glazed windows and doors. Well, at least, that’s what the Triple Glazing Superheroes think.
Flash Carbon, Solar Lola and… Read more »
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Spectus Window Systems’ Triple Glazing Marketing Campaign
The Triple Glazing Superheroes have been delighted to read so much in the window trade press about triple glazing since they landed on earth with their fantastic triple glazed windows and doors. It seems that companies… Read more »
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Passivhaus low energy building in the UK
Environmental good guy Jonathon Porritt provides a foreward to a technical film on the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
Jonathon Porritt, Founder Director, Forum for the Future, calls upon the UK construction industry to urgently embrace the German low energy standard… Read more »
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Passivhaus Windows – what Mr Passivhaus thinks…
The following video interview with Dr Wolfgang Feist, Director of the Passivhaus Concept discusses the differences between the UK and German climate, and how double or triple glazing applies to the UK.
The main conclusion is that for… Read more »
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High Performance Triple Glazing – a real world demonstration
We love this video because it shows clearly the benefits of triple glazing in a home in the UK’s suburbia.
The clip shows how effective Triple Glazed Windows are at maintaining a high temperature difference between the outside and… Read more »
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We challenge the Double Glazing Blogger to join the team
The Triple Glazing Superheroes are keen not only to push the benefits of triple glazing to homeowners, but also the window and door industry as a whole. If humanity is to stand any chance of dealing with climate change, peak… Read more »
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UK could see 6.6m households in fuel poverty
According to an article published on the Energy Saving Trust website, 6.6m people in the UK could be victims of fuel poverty as soon as September, if the remaining two energy companies follow suit and increase… Read more »
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You Ought To Know About: Embodied C02
Those who follow the Triple Glazing Superheroes and support their cause will hear them referring to the embodied carbon footprint of triple glazed windows and doors. Here, Flash Carbon explains the concept of embodied carbon so that you can make… Read more »
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You don’t have to compromise on design when opting for an eco-friendly home!
The Independent suggested recently (29/07/2011) that the shift towards environmentally friendly homes is gaining momentum. One of the main reasons for this seems to be that homebuyers are realising that being ‘green’ does not involve compromise or premium prices. Here’s an… Read more »