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Sat 28th November 2021
Passivhaus Workshop
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
9am-5pm
Sat 28th November 2021
Passivhaus Workshop
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
9am-5pm
This Passivhaus Workshop is being run in partnership with the Passivhaus Trust and is a FREE LIVE event! It will be held at the National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre in Swindon, where there is 70,000 sqft of exhibits from getting self-build finance, plot searching,and foundations all the way through to choosing the right bathroom for your home. There are also full size houses, educational tours and a cafe.
However, should you not be able to be there in person, there may be morning sessions streamed live via ZOOM.
The concept of Passivhaus is to prioritise low energy usage together with high comfort and good indoor air quality in any type of building. We spend almost 70% of our time at home, so buildings play an important part in our health and wellbeing.
If you want the following in your newbuild home, then this is the right event for you:
- comfortable temperatures that are easily maintained whatever the weather using very little energy
- constant fresh filtered air
- 90% reductions in energy needed for heating
- a rigorous quality control process requiring craftsmanship and buildings that are built with care
- a Passivhaus seal of approval guaranteeing certainty of performance
The most successful and cost-effective way of achieving Passivhaus is by incorporating the standard before your designs are complete. It’s also useful if the Passivhaus elements are included in your planning application.
CENTRE VISITORS
We will be on our stand TV58 to show you the award-winning HPV Series heat pump ventilation unit or in the Ask the Expert section for timed one-to-ones to answer any questions you have on ventilation and heating soluions generally. We will also be happy to talk through your plans should you bring them with you.
SEMINAR PRESENTATION
We will also be presenting a seminar on at 10.45am titled:
Why efficient heat recovery ventilation is key to good indoor air quality and energy savings in a Passivhaus.
Here we will highlight why mechanical ventilation with heat recovery is a must and what you need to consider in your house design so that it can be installed to it's best potential as well as zooming in on extra space heating and cooling with the HPV Series. Here's the timetable to see whether this event is of interest.
Featuring guided educational tours and real life case studies, this is an event not to be missed by anyone interested in Passivhaus. You should register for your FREE TICKETS to attend the event. Details on how to link to the morning online Zoom seminars (if going ahead) will be sent out nearer the time to those who register.
Open all year round
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5.30pm, Sunday: 10am- 4.30pm
The National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre
Swindon (J16 M4) - Stand TV5 and TV58, Professional Services Hub & attic of Renovation House
Open all year round
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5.30pm, Sunday: 10am- 4.30pm
The National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre
Swindon (J16 M4) - Stand TV5 and TV58, Professional Services Hub & attic of Renovation House
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. Check out this video on what to expect.No longer will you be fighting crowds… you can wander at your leisur or on a Friday and Sunday there are guided tours of the Renovation House and a Self Build Educational Tour each Saturday. 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
- Professional Services Hub
- Trade Village - T.H.E are located at stands 5 (PKOM 4) & stand 58 (HPV Series & Beam Central Vacuum)
- Renovation Zone (Beam are located within the Attic Section)
- Special Events & Seminars
- Helpdesk Experts
 LOCATION
Located just off J16 of the M4 at Swindon, the store is open 10am -5.30pm Tuesday to Saturday and until 4.30pm on Sunday. Parking is free and there is overflow parking behind the centre if the front area is full. Entrance 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 there is a Coffee Shop on site, serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks.
ENTRY: this is by appointment only, where you must wear a facemask/shield and check that you are eligible to visit via the COVID-19 Guidelines document. Do bring your own headphones if you want to listen to the audio tour on your smartphone.
Events of 2021
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SELF BUILD COURSES
£395 inc VAT/person
9th-11th Jan
5th-7th Jun
17th-19th Jul
25th-27th Sep
30th Oct-1st Nov
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Three day courses, 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, heat recovery ventilation, eco heating technologies, solar, fixtures and finishes.
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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GUIDE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
£85/165 inc VAT/person
(Virtual/in-person)
22nd Feb / 21st March
17th Apr (VIRTUAL)
29th May / 31st Jul
9th Oct / 4th 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, build routes, sourcing and managing trades and site preparation and set-up. You need to call 0808 168 1430 to register your interest or book a place, as they are limited. Click here to book online.
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GUIDE TO HEATING YOUR HOME
£85/£165 inc VAT/person (virtual/in-person)
12th Feb / 23rd Apr
11th Jun / 13th Aug
17th Sep / 12th Nov
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A one day jargon-busting session covering the basics and 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 installing solar panels, PV, rainwater havesting will be suitable for your build. You need to call 0808 168 1430 to book a place, as they are limited or book online.
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ECO WORKSHOPS
Free but booking essential
19th & 20th Feb (Virtual)
12th Jun / 14th Aug
13th Nov
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These workshops lift the lid on eco issues and cut through the 'greenwash'. 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 some of these and available for bookable one-to-one appointments and possibly as part of the Expert Panel, presenting a seminar. Get FREE TICKETS! - booking is essential as spaces are limited.
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| GUIDE TO RENOVATION PROJECTS
£85/165 inc VAT/person
(Virtual/in-person)
24th Apr (VIRTUAL)
2nd Jul / 10th Sep
4th Dec
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The Course is classroom-based and discusses how you can effectively manage your project, the processes you will encounter and which trades you should use. David will also guide you through the NSBRC’s own fantastic Renovation House where you can watch the theory come to life.
You need to call 0808 168 1430 to book a place, as they are limited or book online.
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ASK AN ARCHITECT
Free but booking essential
27th Feb / 17th Apr
3rd Jul / 18th Sep
6th Nov
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) offers the 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, creating extra storage, introducing energy-solutions and adding value in a strictly no obligation 25 minute meeting.
It is free but sessions are by appointment only - please call 0808 168 1430 or email reception@nsbrc.co.uk to book.
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HOW TO FIND LAND & APPRAISE A PLOT
£85/165 inc VAT/person
(Virtual/in-person)
7th Feb
23rd Apr & 18th Jun (Virtual)
2nd Oct / 27th Nov
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Indepth masterclass on plot hunting and determining your ideal plot. Rund by Potton's MD, you learn about whay plots are hard to find, how to get started, plot buying process and assessing the planing potential of a plot.
Call 0808 164 3926 or register your interest here.
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PASSIVHAUS WORKSHOP
Free but booking essential
21st -22nd May (Live/Zoom)
27th - 28th Nov
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The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs in any type of building. In partnership with the Passivhaus Trust You will learn how to do this through building orientation to take advantage of the sun, the right insulative fabrics, airtightness principles, wholehouse heat recovery ventilation for good indoor air-quality and screening to prevent overheating.
Click here to book your free place.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO SELF BUILD
TBC
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If you are considering selfbuild for the first time or still searching for a plot, then this seminar provides an essential introduction to the process, covering key topics including finding land, designing your home, getting planning permission and how to build a timber frame home. The seminar will also introduce you to working with specialist designers and suppliers of essential aspects such as kitchens and bathrooms.
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MANAGING MONEY
£85/165 inc VAT / person
(Virtual/in-person)
13th May & 20th May (VIRTUAL)
16th July / 16th & 23rd Sep
29th Oct / 9th & 16th Dec
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This will give you the foundations for a successful, worry-free project, from how to raise finance to budgeting, negotiating on prices and re-claiming VAT. Delivered by Potton in TWO parts. Booking required online or call 0808 164 3926. |
Open Year Round - Thursday to Sunday
By Appointment Only Build It Education House
11 Foundation Square, Graven Hill, BICESTER, OX25 2AQ.
Open Year Round - Thursday to Sunday
By Appointment Only Build It Education House
11 Foundation Square, Graven Hill, BICESTER, OX25 2AQ.
The Build It House is a pioneering real-life self build designed as an educational tool that will give self-builders a unique insight into the process of creating their own bespoke home.
Build It wanted to make sure that they were bringing their readers the very best advice and ideas – whether that’s in the magazine, online or at their live shows. They thought what better way could there be to do that, than to build their own home.
The Build It Education house, although beautifully-finished, isn't just a show home, but an innovative education space that gives self-builders a unique insight into the process of self building.
From the earliest sketch designs through to core structural decisions and the final snagging checks, they have shared the detailed journey of how a home building project goes together. Not just the highs, but the lows and most valuable lessons they learned along the way.
Read more about why they specified the HPV Series to cover their heat recovery ventilation, heating, cooling and hot water needs. You can book an appointment to experience the house yourself, (you can also call our sales department on 0345 260 0123 for someone to meet you there) or you can immerse yourself in an interactive 3D house tour.
Open All Year Round
Monday- 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
Monday- 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 home centre in St Neots Cambridgeshire. It's open to the public Monday to Saturday.
To see a time lapse of the build up, please click here.
OUR PRODUCTS
When building such an airtight and well insulated home, some sort of balanced mechanical ventilation is required, without losing heat. Total Home Environment were asked to help.Our systems are naturally hidden within the PassivHaus, however you will be able to see our equipment running, specifically you 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 information on the Elsworth can be found here and further information our products will be available at the centre.
24th-27th March 2022
National Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Stand G141, Hall 9 NEC Birmingham, 10:00-17:00
24th-27th March 2022
National Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Stand G141, Hall 9 NEC Birmingham, 10:00-17:00
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.
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.
The organisers have designed a show app to ensure your day goes as smoothly as possible. You can get a personal map of exhibitors you wish to see or a tailored calendar of the seminars and workshops you want to listen to.
Nearer the time a timetable of the Masterclasses will be available to see what is of interest as well as a full timetable of events. More information on the show is available as well as FREE TICKETS saving you £36 on the day for two tickets!
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