A Greener House
(categories alphabetically ordered)
Construction general
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/business/Business/Building-Professionals/Helpful-Tools
The Energy Saving Trust has developed a number of interactive and helpful tools to help you implement sustainable energy measures:
http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/home/ grants for the installation of microgeneration technologies in a range of buildings
http://www.growyourownenergy.co.uk/ a brilliant new place to find an independent opinion on whether making your own energy can actually save you money.
www.cat.org.uk Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)
www.hitfix.co.uk/building-construction/ some useful and extreme ideas
www.greenspec.co.uk/ A directory of sustainable construction products available in the UK.
http://ecovation.org.uk/ new initiative for people who have renovated their houses to a high environmental standard to share their experiences, tips, and contacts.
www.greenwoodtrust.org.uk promotes traditional use of timber
www.aecb.net promotes sustainable construction. Membership across building industry - AECB
Designers and architects
David Gomersall 01588 680693 (Lydbury North S Shropshire) specialises in designing ecological timber-frame buildings
Philip Pool 01743 367968 (Shrewsbury) energy efficient ecological building design
Simon Mills 01952 433252 (Telford) energy efficient building design to advanced energy standard
Draughts
www.chimney-balloon.com interesting but easier to make your own
Energy saving general
http://www.savenergy.org/ how saving energy can save you money. You can also find which schemes and grants are right for you and get in touch with businesses and suppliers of energy products and services.
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/ comprehensive site with free impartial advice on energy saving in the home and.........
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Resources/Publications free downloadable resources
www.energylabels.co.uk/ Use the labels in this site as your guide to selecting the most energy efficient products available
www.greenbuildstore.co.uk energy efficient windows,paint, insulation etc
www.greenshop.co.uk natural paints etc
www.natural-building.co.uk natural materials
www.preciousearth.co.uk natural materials and design
www.smile-plastics.co.uk stuff from recycled plastics
http://www.yougen.co.uk/ YouGen is here to make it easy for you to improve the energy efficiency of your home, find a suitable renewable energy technology and buy with confidence.
Grants
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/What-can-I-do-today/Energy-saving-grants-and-offers does what it says on the can!
Insulation
www.secondnatureuk.com local agents for thermafleece sheeps wool insulation
www.penycoed-warmcel.com cellulose fibre from recycled newspaper 01938 500643 local
www.naturalinsulation.co.uk Isonat plant fibre Technology Ltd
www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com hemp fibre insulation
www.recovery-insulation.co.uk recycled cotton