Nick's New House

Links to interesting self-build or green energy sites

Although I have included some links on the other pages, this is a page of links to material that has some connection with my design or is just interesting to the self-builder.

GO TO ALTERNATIVE/GREEN ENERGY LINKS

3D Architect
Suppliers of Arcon, software to help the self-builder do his own plans and drawings.

Archterra
A site promoting the design of (passive) solar heated houses utilising high thermal mass construction.

Details of the 'Zero Heat' house concept
A lot of information on the Deveci 'Zero Heat' house that I am basing my design on.

Another 'Zero Heat' house
Full details of the building of a house very similar in concept to the Deveci 'Zero Heat' design.

The Association of Environment-Conscious Building
The Association of Environment-Conscious Building is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of building which makes the minimum harmful impact on the environment. Many good links.

Build It
A site providing general advice and assistance for self-builders.

Build It
THE L.E.H. WEBSITE. A MEETING PLACE FOR ECO MINDED PEOPLE IN LEICESTERSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

The Build Store
The Build Store enables self-builders to get building materials at the same prices as big builders.

Constructive Individuals
A company specialising in eco-friendly designs for the self-bulder.

Dome Space
A quite radical, yet practical concept in alternative house design.

eBuild
A site providing general advice and assistance for self-builders.

EnviroRoof UK
Suppliers of roof slates manufactured from re-cycled rubber tyres.

Eternit
Company producing man-made cladding which is an alternative to PVC.

Fillcrete
Manufacturers of the Tradis system of Masonite panels and where you can read about the 'Zero Heat' house and other interesting projects.

Fleming Homes
Suppliers of self-build timber-frame home.

Gablecross
Company specialising in assisting self-builders with both design and finding building land.

Grand Designs C4 web site
Channel Four's Self-build web site.

Home Building for all
A site providing general advice and assistance for self-builders.

Landbank Services
Offer help finding a building plot.

NHBC
National House Builders Corporation who offer guarantees on self-build houses.

The Panel Agency
Suppliers of timber products.

Scandinavian Homes
Company supplying house kits.

Sustainable Buildings
Company supplying hose kits and design.

UK Building Land and Plots
More help with finding a building plot.

Walter Segal Self Build Trust
A UK trust which helps people build their own homes.

Yeoman Stoves
Company manufacturing wood-burning stoves etc.

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