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AECB Brighton Group meeting | 6pm Wed 17 Jan 2024
Meeting tonight, arrive from 6pm at the Lord Nelson at 36 Trafalgar Street, Brighton BN1 4ED (very accessible from Brighton train station) on the ‘Upper Deck’ to allow better social distancing. Pub food is available. We would ask people not to attend if they have...
Shoreham Beach ‘Passivhaus LEB’ | Second floor roof
The second floor main roof is now in place, framing the amazing sea views from the wrap around glazing to open plan top floor.
AECB Brighton Group meeting | 6pm Wed 17 Jan 2024
Busy meeting on Wednesday with around 14 people for the Xmas meal. Steve's presentation on his 3D printed Passivhaus was exciting and well received. Next meeting Wednesday 17 January, as usual arrive from 6pm at the Lord Nelson at 36 Trafalgar Street, Brighton BN1...
Shoreham Beach ‘Passivhaus LEB’ | Second floor steel (phase 5)
The second floor (phase 5) steel is now installed giving the form of the final building with amazing views from the open plan living space and from the terrace.
Shoreham Beach ‘PHI LEB’ | Second floor level
Canopy along the west boundary at first floor over level showing (red) 'internal' steel and (silver) 'external' galvanised steel with (grey) thermal breaks and timber trimmers. Note the cant to the underside of the canopy (soffit) to minimise the visual impact and...
AECB Brighton Group meeting | 6pm Wed 20 Dec 2023
Next month is the Christmas meeting, Wednesday 20 December. Steve will be presenting his 3D printed Passivhaus concept! Please let me know if you're attending and if you require the Christmas menu or the usual pub menu, by 5 Dec at the latest, thanks. As usual,...
Shoreham Beach ‘PHI LEB’ | Liquid airtightness
Airtightness is critical to reducing heat loss and also preventing air migrating through the building fabric potentially leading to moisture damage. Steel frame was the only option to the upper floors to enable the large openings, but steel makes airtightness...
AECB Brighton Group meeting | 6pm Wed 15 Nov 2023
It's the AECB meting tonight, Wednesday 15 November, arrive from 6pm at the Lord Nelson at 36 Trafalgar Street, Brighton BN1 4ED (very accessible from Brighton train station) on the ‘Upper Deck’ to allow better social distancing. Pub food is available. We would ask...
AECB Brighton Group meeting | 6pm Wed 18 Oct 2023
BSBM tomorrow, wed 18 Oct, and Kind Supply building merchants will be joining us. Arrive from 6pm at the Lord Nelson at 36 Trafalgar Street, Brighton BN1 4ED (very accessible from Brighton train station) on the ‘Upper Deck’ to allow better social distancing. Pub...
Victorian terrace deep retrofit AECB visit | Thursday 26 Oct @ 6.30pm
Come along to an informal tour by the owner, Will South of his deep retrofit including external and internal wall insulation, replacement windows, MVHR and ASHP on the roof! Thursday 26 Oct @ 6.30pm at Clifton Street, Brighton and pub afterwards. Email...
Oakhill Passivhaus | Tours 11 & 12 November
A great opportunity to experience a certified Passivhaus on a guided tour with the owners and either the architect or Passivhaus consultant as part of the Passivhaus Open Days Saturday 11 or Sunday 12 November. Book here.
Surplus XPS insulation for sale
Surplus Kingspan GreenGuard GG300 XPS insulation for sale. 600 x 1250mm boards at thicknesses of 80, 100, 120 & 150mm. Please contact Mark on 07554 015 047.