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Open all year Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 5.30pm.
The National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon
Open all year round this department store for self-builders and renovators brings together 67,000sqft of products, services and advice all under one roof.
Electrolux Central Vacuum on Bay 7 Services Cube, Attic of Renovation House, Utilty room of Potton Show House & Stand TV58, Genvex heat pump ventilation inside Services Cube & Stand TV58
Next Events in 2018 - click here to see more informaiton
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7th April
14th April
11th-13th May
12th-14th May
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Ask An Architect - need to book by phone.
Project Management Course - £150 - need to book online or phone.
National Selfbuild & Renovation Show - May
Selfbuild Course - £375 - need to book online.
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Open all year Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 5.30pm. The National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon
Open all year round this department store for self-builders and renovators brings together 67,000sqft of products, services and advice all under one roof.
Electrolux Central Vacuum on Bay 7 Services Cube, Attic of Renovation House, Utilty room of Potton Show House & Stand TV58, Genvex heat pump ventilation inside Services Cube & Stand TV58
Next Events in 2018 - click here to see more informaiton
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7th April
14th April
11th-13th May
12th-14th May
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Ask An Architect - need to book by phone.
Project Management Course - £150 - need to book online or phone.
National Selfbuild & Renovation Show - May
Selfbuild Course - £375 - need to book online.
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Events of 2018
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SELF BUILD COURSES
£375 inc VAT/person
13th-15th January
10th-12th March
12th-14th May
21st-23rd July
15th-17th September
3rd-5th November
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Three day courses, aimed at those contemplating a project covering budget, finance, land purchase, design, specification, building systems, construction methods, planning permission and permitted development, building regulations, trade contracts and tendering, project management, site set up, Eco legislation, eco design, fixtures and finishes.
Our old Technical Manager David Hilton, presents part of the course covering heating techonologies with air and ground source heat pumps, biomass boilers, heat recovery ventilation with micro heat pumps and solar thermal systems. He'll also talk about heating load design principles and calculations. Previous attendees have saved as much as £18,000 on their projects by following the advice of the Centre lecturers. Click here to book.
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PROJECT
MANAGEMENT COURSE
£150 inc VAT/person
24th Feb / 14th Apr
2th Jun / 4th Aug
13th Oct / 1st Dec
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A one day course covering everything you need to know about managing your own project, including the sequencing, setting budgets, sourcing and managing trades and site preparation and set-up. You need to call 0345 223 4455 to register your interest or book a place, as they are limited. Click here to book online.
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HEAT & ENERGY COURSE
£150 inc VAT/person
25th Feb
16th Jun
1st Sep
24th Nov
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A one day jargon-busting session covering the basics and going into the detail of each option - the course will help you to make one of the key decisions during your project - which heating system to install (if you need one!) what type of heat recovery ventilation will suit your project and whether installingl solar panels, PV, rainwater havesting will be suitable for your build. You need to call 0345 223 4455 to book a place, as they are limited or book online.
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ECO WORKSHOPS
Free but booking essential
10th Februrary
23rd June
18th August
10th November
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Run from 10am - 5.30pm these workshops lift the lid on eco issues and were the brainchild of our old Technical Manager who usually presents at the start of the day. Each event has its own theme:
1 eco design, planning & sustainability
2 building systems & project managment
3 heat and energy options
4 retrofit eco solutions
We will be attending the workshop, and possibly as part of the Expert Panel, presenting a seminar.
So whether the motivation is saving the environment or saving money. A wealth of independent advice and information on the latest energy-efficient technologies, products and services; sustainability, environmentally responsible building principals and retrofitting of existing properties is available. 20 minute slots are also available to book one on one appointments with the 'green team' industry experts.
Get FREE TICKETS! - booking is essential as spaces are limited.
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| DESIGN & BUILD WORKSHOP
FREE but booking essential
17th Mar / 2nd June
15th Sep / 24th Nov
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Design and Build companies work with you to design a home that suits your needs, your budget and your lifestyle, then undertake part or all of the construction giving you cost and programme certainty. Attend this free workshop to find out how it works, your options, how much it costs and how you can benefit. You need to call 0345 223 4455 to book a place, as they are limited or book online.
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ASK AN ARCHITECT
Free but booking essential
24th February
7th April
7th July
22nd September
1st December
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) offers chance of a free personal consultation with an architect to discuss ideas for designing and building your own home, renovating or reconfiguring your existing home in a strictly no obligation 25 minute meeting.
There is a short presentation at 11am from a RIBA architect explaining what an architect actually does and the added value an architect can bring to a project. It is FREE but sessions are by appointment only - please call 0345 223 4455.
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Open all year round this department store for self-builders and renovators brings together 67,000sqft of products, services and advice all under one roof. No longer will you be restricted to particular show dates when you can come and see our products.
No longer will you be fighting crowds…you can rent headphones for a guided tour or wander at your leisure. Once you register, you will be given a barcode scanner, to easily request specific information on the products that are of interest to you. Why not bring your architect or builder along as well and whilst relaxing in the café (Open 11am-3pm), discuss the design of your dream home with all the materials to hand?
A typical visit will take about three to four hours and the following exhibits can be visited:
- Plotsearch
- Design Centre
- Finance Centre
- Educational Journey (Electrolux are at Information Point Bay 7 - Genvex inside the Services Cube)
- Trade Village (T.H.E are located at stand 58)
- Renovation Zone (Electrolux are located within the Attic Section)
- Potton Show House (Electrolux installed within the home)
- Special Events & Seminars
- Trade Referral Desk
For more information on the links to PLOTSEARCH, LAND4DEVELOPERS and FINANCE click on the banner above.
Located just off J16 of the M4 at Swindon, the store is open 10am -5.30 Tuesday to Sunday.Tickets are FREE and if you have any questions you can call the centre on 0845 223 4455. If you would like to spend more time there over a few days, there are plenty of hotels and guest houses nearby. In addition parents can make use of the Kidz About play area.
Open All Year Round
Tuesday- Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10-4pm Elsworth, PassivHaus Show Home
Potton Self Build Show Centre, Mill Lane, Little Paxton, St Neots, PE19 1RG
Open All Year Round
Tuesday- Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10-4pm Elsworth, PassivHaus Show Home
Potton Self Build Show Centre, Mill Lane, Little Paxton, St Neots, PE19 1RG
If you're interested in building an energy efficient home and want to find out more a do come and visit this unique house.
Potton, the UK's leading self build company has built a new show home which is built to PassivHaus standards on their show site in Cambridge. It's open to the public Tuesday to Saturday.
To see a time lapse of the build up until this point, please click here.
OUR PRODUCTS
Our systems are naturally hidden within the PassivHaus, however you will be able to see our equipment running, specifically ou will be able to see:
- Genvex heat recovery ventilation - unit in plant room, ceiling terminals in the rooms, controller next to the kitchen on the wall and intake and exhaust cowls at the back of the house
- Electrolux central vacuum system - unit in plant room, four vacuum inlet points around the house, a VacPan automatic dustpan in the plinth of the kitchen plinth
- Aero air to water heat pump running the domestic hot water (hot water fromt the taps)
- low grade electric underfloor heating - the controllers for the bathroom, ensuites and 1m strip adjacent to the patio doors.
More informaiton on our products should be available in the conservatory of the Caxton.
Friday 11th - Sunday 13th May 2018
The National Selfbuild & Renovation May Show
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
Friday 11th - Sunday 13th May 2018 The National Selfbuild & Renovation May Show
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
Electrolux Central Vacuum on Bay 7 Services Cube, Utility Room of Potton Show House and inlet in Attic of Renovation House & Stand TV58
Genvex heat pump ventilation inside Services Cube & Stand TV58 Next to Expert Alley.
We shall be exhibiting at our stand at The National Selfbuild & Renovation Mayy Show on 11th - 13th May 2018 9am - 5pm on Friday and Saturday with a 4pm closing time on Sunday.
If you’re still dreaming of building your own home, planning to renovate, or have a project that’s stalled and you’re unsure of how and where to start, then this show is for you. There's a live demonstration area, FREE one-to-one's with experts, over 200 exhibits, guided tours of the Renovation House and four theaters with seminars and case studies.
Click here for more information and don't forget to book your FREE tickets! saving £12 per adult.
We look forward to seeing you there.
9th-10th June 2018 Build It Live!
Stand: D4, Bicester, Oxfordshire. 9.30am-5pm
9th-10th June 2018 Build It Live!
Stand: D4, Bicester, Oxfordshire. 9.30am-5pm
Whether building from scratch or updating an existing home you won’t regret a visit to Build It Live!
Build It Live! Bicester is a dedicated event for creating a truly individual home. It’s designed for self builders, home renovators, and anyone wanting to create a bespoke home that is the envy of friends and neighbours!
Getting the builders in for a major project needs careful preparation if you are going to make the most of the opportunity and your budget. A day at Build It Live will fill you with inspiration, ideas, practical tips and expert advice to ensure you get the home of your dreams – finished on time and on budget.
Being located next to Graven Hill, the largest self-build and custom-build project of it's kind in the UK is very exciting and there will be bus tours to the site during the show. Watch this space for more information nearer the time.
Dream it… Plan it… Design it… Build it!
28th -31st March 2019
National Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Stand G141, Hall 9 NEC Birmingham, 10am-5pm
28th -31st March 2019 National Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Stand G141, Hall 9 NEC Birmingham, 10am-5pm
Whether you are building your home from scratch, getting a major extension, remodelling your home or just keen to integrate the latest technology, this show will provide you with the right products, services, advice and inspiration to transform your property into your dream home. We will be presenting a short seminar on 'Heat pump Ventilation: Do you need a formal heating system, or are you insulating and sealing your home so well, a heat pump ventilation system could do it all? in the Masterclass Theatre at 1pm on Friday. If you can't attend our seminar, you can of course see the Total Home Environment team and our product demonstrations on Stand G141 in Hall 9. If you would like to talk to us at a specific time, please do call us (0345 260 0123) and we can arrange an appointment, so that you don't waste any time waiting. Don't forget to bring copies of your house plans to the show, so that we can complete a quote.
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