The demand for renewable energy components in new-build homes is on the rise and with that comes certain needs.

Designing for optimal photovoltaic insolation, appropriate solar heat gain, placement and access to battery banks and the effects of a well-sealed building envelope are the tools every renewable home architect needs to have.

Our Sustainable Living Sourcebook gives an overview of these issues and the technologies involved. It contains articles on energy-efficient building materials and appliances, plumbing systems,

Our staff can also offer support with the sometimes complicated set of requirements for each different renewable energy technology and how they interact with each other, with home design and with the daily life of the inhabitants.