6th - 8th October 2017 The Big Green Home ShowSustainable Landscaping - Do you Want Your Garden to be Green? Tips for sustainable and ecologically friendly landscaping, including topics

6th - 8th October 2017

The Big Green Home Show

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Custom Build & Renovation

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THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR AT THE SHOW...

THEATRE MAP...

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS...

GUIDED TOURSOne of the highlights of this show will be the opportunity to take a FREE guided tour of both our ‘New Build Journey’ and the ‘Renovation House’.

Places on the guided tours and with our experts are all FREE of charge. Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. Book at the Booking Desk in the Piazza.

NEW BUILD TOURS11:00, 12:00, 14:00 (Each Day) & 15:00 (Friday & Saturday only)

RENOVATION HOUSE10:30, 12:00, 14:00 (Each Day) & 15:30 (Saturday only)

MEET OUR ECO WORKSHOP ‘GREEN TEAM’15:00 (Friday & Saturday only)NSBRC Eco Workshop host David Hilton is joined by regular contributors to our series of Eco Workshops to discuss current eco & sustainability trends and answer any questions from the audience.

Come along and hear the insiders take on topics such as Design, Renewables, Heating installations and many other topics.

AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP SURGERY (12:00 & 14:00 Friday & Saturday / 11:00 & 13:00 Sunday)This new session must be booked in advance at our booking desk.

David Hilton uses a fully plumbed demonstration rig to show how an ASHP works and will answer your questions about installing and using these systems – David will be supported by experts from Earth Save Products.

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Renovation House Tours and New Build Tours are run by Evolved Design’s Chris Dewhirst and NSBRC Experts; Neil Davey and Robin Batchelder.

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10:00 - 10:45 David Hilton Heat & Energy Course - Taster session

This scene setting seminar will give you an overview of sustainable heat & energy options. David will cover the relationship between buildings and technologies, how these fi t together and what’s right for your home.

10:30 - 10:55 Hausmate Understanding and specifying building services for your self build

How homes are built has changed a lot over the past few years. Government and environmental legislation and regulations now specify building fabric standards to ensure that homes are built to be as airtight as possible. As a result there is an increased requirement for well designed ventilation, heating and hot water systems. Electronic control of lots of different services in homes e.g. lighting, windows and audio is becoming more and more common but these often require separate controllers or are not integrated. We drive cars that have computerised engine management systems, run our lives from smart phones, and as such expect much more from the technology in our homes. This presentation will take you through the building services options for the self builder, how they relate to these challenges and how fully integrated smart control is paramount.

11:00 - 11:25 Airfl ow

Avoid Toxic Home Syndrome by understanding Ventilation and the Building Regulations

Poor indoor air quality is affecting millions of people’s lives. However dampness, mould and airborne toxic substances can all be signifi cantly reduced by implementing effective ventilation solutions. This seminar will discuss the wellbeing issues and the various approved ventilation systems and their benefi ts which comply with the requirements of the latest Building Regulations. Following this guidance will help ensure a healthy, energy effi cient home environment for the occupants and also helping to preserve the fabric of the dwelling.

11:00 - 11:45REAL LIFE

CASE STUDY: Ben Adam-Smith

Get the latest update on Ben’s Passivhaus project

Last year self builder Ben Adam-Smith bought a garden plot which had full planning permission for a new dwelling. In this presentation Ben will explain why he’s building a certifi ed Passivhaus, how designing to this standard is slightly different and what he has learned through the process.

11:30 - 11:55 PHH Passivhaus Homes Ltd

Triple-glazing matters, or does it?

An overview of why you might invest in triple-glazed windows, and when you might not.Exploring the ideal context for triple-glazing. What you need to understand when buying triple-glazed windows and how to install them well. An overview on cost uplift from double-glazed. The broader benefi ts that can be achieved in the right context.

12:00 - 12:25 Potton Designing your Self-Build home

Potton will guide you through a tutorial on the areas of consideration when deciding whether or not a plot is right for you, the restrictions that may affect the design and determining personal specifi cation.

12:00 - 12:30 David Hilton Air Source Heat Pump Surgery


12:00 - 12:45 BuildStoreFunding your environmentally friendly self build, renovation or conversion

For most people getting their fi nances in order is an important starting point for their self build project. If you need to borrow money then fi nding the right mortgage for your build is crucial to ensuring the success of the project. BuildStore is the UK’s leading expert in self build fi nance and work with well known banks and building societies to create a range of self build mortgages to help you fi nd the ideal way of fi nancing your project.

13:00 - 13:45 Imperial Bricks How to choose the right brick for your project

At Imperial bricks, we’ve noticed planners are increasingly looking for regionally-matched bricks for both new build & renovation/restoration projects. This masterclass is the ideal opportunity for self-builders to fi nd out more about regional variations in brick size, colour and texture and to choose the right bricks for your project.

14:00 - 14:25 EnviroVent Ltd Effective Ventilation: The Alternative To MVHR

EnviroVent’s Ventilation Specialist, Martin Hicks, discusses the alternative approaches to providing a well ventilated, comfortable and healthy home.



14:00 - 14:45REAL LIFE

CASE STUDY: Frame

Technologies

An inside look at The Hen House with Frame Technologies

Meet Martin & Sarah Morgan and hear all about their experience and learn how they delivered a fantastic Oxfordshire project using Frame Technologies Tech Vantage E System design and build package, taking them from timber frame to completion in just six months.

14:30 - 14:55 Beattie Passive

An introduction to Passivhaus and how to simply achieve Passivhaus design and construction

As the gold standard for sustainable building, Passivhaus raises the bar for energy effi cient homes. Beattie Passive are at the forefront of Passivhaus and have a build system that can simply deliver Passivhaus homes in any design, shape or style. Providing high quality, energy effi cient and healthy homes for all.

15:00 - 15:25Rumbold-Ayers

- Landscape Designers

Sustainable Landscaping - Do you Want Your Garden to be Green?

Tips for sustainable and ecologically friendly landscaping, including topics such as rainwater handling and permeable surfaces, choosing sustainably sourced and low-carbon-footprint materials, how planting can help improve the energy performance of your house, planting for wildlife.

15:00 - 15:45 Eco Workshop ‘Green Team’

Interactive discussion with our Eco Workshop ‘Green Team’

NSBRC Eco Workshop host David Hilton is joined by regular contributors to our series of Eco Workshops to discuss current eco & sustainability trends and answer any questions from the audience. Come along and hear the insiders take on topics such as Design, Renewables, Heating installations and many others.

15:30 - 15:55 Total Home Environment

Think BIG, think SUSTAINABLE technology: how to go the extra green mile to provide the most ecological and economical home environment.

Total Home Environment specialise in providing services that will enable you to make an informed choice on which sustainable technology to specify in your home. We will therefore talk you through heat loss calculations, air-tightness, the renewable heat incentive and thus which road to take with regards to heat recovery ventilation, heat pump ventilation, air-source heat pumps, underfl oor heating, solar panels, domestic hot water heat pumps and central vacuums.

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10:30 - 10:55Huff and Puff Construction

LimitedStraw Bale Building in the UK

Phil Christopher from Huff and Puff Construction describes the many reasons for using straw bales for building - environmental & economical and outlines the main methods of building with straw.

11:00 - 11:25 Nuaire The importance of indoor air quality

At Nuaire we understand the ever increasing challenges that our customers encounter when building or renovating their homes. Our complete ventilation solution supports you at every stage of your project and our guaranteed design and comprehensive warranty will provide peace of mind. Our presentation will cover our ventilation solutions for Self-Builders along with our products and a brief guide to how they work.

11:00 - 11:45REAL LIFE

CASE STUDY: Beco Wallform

An inside look at Lower Cottage Farm with Beco Wallform

Lower Cottage Farm is a striking self build project and the cover star of our campaign for the 2017 BIG Green Home Show – a modern farmhouse built upon an elevated hillside in rural Lancashire. Sustainability was a key feature of the specifi cation. High levels of energy effi ciency in the building fabric were complemented by ground source heating and a heat recovery system to maintain a comfortable feel to the home. A borehole water supply also helped to further reduce both the environmental footprint and running costs of the home.

11:30 - 11:55 SylvaConcept to Keys® - Bespoke Design & Build Solutions

Sylva’s Concept to Keys® approach to the design and build of your new home delivers a low-risk, cost-certain build method that allows you to stay in control of your self build without having to take responsibility for the day to day management. Join Sylva to understand how our in-house team work closely with you to appreciate your requirements, taking you through the architectural design, engineering and construction stages.

12:00 - 12:25 Evolved Design Insulation & Air Tightness - One Size doesn’t fi t all!

Sue Dewhirst, regular contributor to NSBRC Eco Workshops, discusses Good Building Practice for New Build & Renovation.





13:00 - 13:45 Velfac How to choose the right window for your house

Windows have the power to dramatically improve the energy effi ciency of your entire home, lowering your electricity bills, offering insulation and increasing the safety of your house. Join Velfac in looking at the pros & cons of different types of window.

14:00 - 14:25 EG Building Services

MVHR – Design considerations, Airflow calculations and approximate costings

What should you think about when choosing an Mechanical Ventilation & Heat Recovery (MVHR) system and provider. How airflows are calculated, including worked examples and how to make sure the final installation is consistent with the design.



14:00 - 14:45REAL LIFE

CASE STUDY: Frame

Technologies

An inside look at The Hen House with Frame Technologies

Meet Martin & Sarah Morgan and hear all about their experience and learn how they delivered a fantastic Oxfordshire project using Frame Technologies Tech Vantage E System design and build package, taking them from timber frame to completion in just six months.

14:30 - 14:55 Storm Board Build better, greener and cheaper using the circular economy

Using environmentally sourced building products does not have to come at a premium. Builders often don’t look at the life cost and technical alternatives that are available in the circular economy, we’ll be looking at some examples of how to build clever.

15:00 - 15:25 Helical SystemsGroundscrew Foundations & Structural Reinforcement techniques

The fi rst half of this seminar focuses on the use of groundscrew foundations in a new build project. The second half will explain how groundscrews can be used for underpinning and how our HeliTie bar can be used in renovation projects.




15:30 - 15:55 Solar Plant Incorporating solar PV into your project

Solar Plants will be discussing how solar PV technology works, the benefi ts, how it’s installed and how to incorporate it into your project schedule.

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10:30 - 10:55 Potton Designing your Self-Build home

Potton will guide you through a tutorial on the areas of consideration when deciding whether or not a plot is right for you, the restrictions that may affect the design and determining personal specifi cation.

11:00 - 11:25 ADM Systems

Incorporating Heat Recovery Ventilation into your project - A Guide to Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR)

Considering the principles of ventilation, MVHR and its implementation in dwellings for compliance and comfort, and ensuring that an appropriate planning strategy is adopted.

11:00 - 11:45REAL LIFE

CASE STUDY: Ben Adam- Smith

Get the latest update on Ben’s Passivhaus project

Last year self builder Ben Adam-Smith bought a garden plot which had full planning permission for a new dwelling. In this presentation Ben will explain why he’s building a certifi ed Passivhaus, how designing to this standard is slightly different and what he has learned through the process.

11:30 - 11:55 Scandinavian Homes

Timber - the ultimate ‘green’ building material

At Scandinavian Homes, we fi rmly believe that a timber home delivers a beautiful and sustainable self build solution. Find out why timber is the ultimate eco-friendly building material in this seminar.



12:00 - 12:25 Durisol Durisol - the original ICF An interactive demonstration of building with Durisol blocks showing the ease of construction. Find out how this versatile building system can bring plans for your dream home to reality.





13:00 - 13:45 Nu-heat Retrofi t underfl oor heating: The truth behind the myths

Nu-Heat Underfl oor Heating & Renewables answers your questions about underfl oor heating for existing properties.

14:00 - 14:25 CVC Direct All you wanted to know about MVHR but didn’t know what questions to ask!

This deals with the need for MVHR, how it works and it’s benefi ts, the importance of early planning and the problems that can easily be avoided.

14:00 - 14:45REAL LIFE

CASE STUDY: Beco Wallform

An inside look at Lower Cottage Farm with Beco Wallform

Lower Cottage Farm is a striking self build project and the cover star of our campaign for the 2017 BIG Green Home Show – a modern farmhouse built upon an elevated hillside in rural Lancashire. Sustainability was a key feature of the specifi cation. High levels of energy effi ciency in the building fabric were complemented by ground source heating and a heat recovery system to maintain a comfortable feel to the home. A borehole water supply also helped to further reduce both the environmental footprint and running costs of the home.

14:30 - 14:55 Total Home Environment

Think BIG, think SUSTAINABLE technology: how to go the extra green mile to provide the most ecological and economical home environment.

Total Home Environment specialise in providing services that will enable you to make an informed choice on which sustainable technology to specify in your home. We will therefore talk you through heat loss calculations, air-tightness, the renewable heat incentive and thus which road to take with regards to heat recovery ventilation, heat pump ventilation, air-source heat pumps, underfl oor heating, solar panels, domestic hot water heat pumps and central vacuums.







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BUILDING CONTROL

APPROVED INSPECTORS

In the old days there was no choice but to use your local council for Building Control but since 1998 private Approved Inspectors, licensed by the government via the Construction Industry Council (CIC) can also carry out Building Regulations Approval.

The majority of commercial work in the UK is now undertaken by Approved Inspectors. The full register can be found at cic.org.uk.

If you choose to use an Approved Inspector, they will notify your local authority who will then have no further involvement. It is important that you allow fi ve working days before starting work for this notifi cation process (it is however okay to proceed with site clearance or trial holes.)

If choosing between Approved Inspectors, in addition to price, you may want to consider whether you will have a dedicated project manager, how much notifi cation they need for site visits and whether they offer any additional services that can make your build go smoothly and save you money. Above all, speak to them and see if their attitude is friendly and helpful! Building Control can be engaged by the homeowner, or by the builder or architect who may include it in their fees but ultimately it is the owner of the property who will receive the Final Certifi cate and who must be happy with the choice.

WHAT TO EXPECT

When making a Building Control application you will need to provide details such as a description of the works, value of the project, the address and a site location plan.

Before you start work your Building Control Surveyor will want to see more detailed plans, a design stage SAP calculation and structural calculations if appropriate. They will then undertake a plan check and let you know any areas of likely non-compliance. The earlier your Surveyor gets the plans, the more time you will have to discuss any issues with them and to rectify any problems before works start.

As works get underway you will need to notify your Surveyor of key stages and book inspections. These stages might typically be:

Foundations excavation; damp proof course/ membrane; wall cavities/ roof structure; completion.

At all stages you should be provided with a site inspection report indicating what has been inspected and any issues that have arisen.

You should be able to talk to your Surveyor or call them out at any time if you have concerns as to how to resolve problems.

At the end of the work, Building Control will need to see various certifi cation - such as for SAP and Air Tightness testing - and if these are satisfactory, a Final Certifi cate can be issued which rests with the property owner and will need to be available if the property is ever sold.

Building Regulations can seem daunting for people starting on their fi rst self-build project and it pays to choose your Building Control provider carefully: they will be with the project from the beginning right through to completion so it’s essential to choose a Building Control provider who can work as part of the team, not just pointing out compliance problems if they arise but also helping to solve them.

Building Regulations allow many different ways of achieving compliance and your Building Control Surveyor has a fair amount of discretion as to what is acceptable. Their skill and knowledge will be particularly important if you are building in less conventional building materials such as straw bale or rammed earth or if innovative technologies or build systems are used.

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6th - 8th October 2017 The Big Green Home ShowSustainable Landscaping - Do you Want Your Garden to be Green? Tips for sustainable and ecologically friendly landscaping, including topics