Did you know CLPM provide renewable energy advice for architects? If you are a sole practitioner or head up a small to medium sized architectural practice it’s unlikely that you have the time or resources to provide renewable energy advice for your clients. We aim to work with you and your clients – to inform…
Sustainable housing Sustainable housing has never been more important. The climate emergency, and the need for us all to cut our carbon emissions, has led to an increased interest in improving the energy efficiency of the nation’s leaky housing stock. But while there has been a gradual move towards more sustainable design, the format of…
Are you planning to extend, renovate or improve your home in the near future? There are plenty of things to do before starting your building project. The social distancing requirements of the current coronavirus situation probably mean that you have a bit more free time at home than you’re used to. Time is very precious.…
Planning a period property renovation? If you are restoring a Victorian house, or indeed refurbishing any older property, then you probably began the process by checking the condition of the existing building. You may have had a surveyor look at the state of the roof and the windows, as well as checking the safety of…
Responsible materials selection is one of the most important steps in creating a sustainable home. However determining what materials are most sustainable when building or renovating your home can be a minefield. For centuries, natural stone has been a popular choice for use internally and externally in buildings – but is it an environmentally responsible…
How to Build a Sustainable Home Part 1: Fabric Planning to create a sustainable house for your family to live in? Whether you’re building an energy efficient home from scratch, or carrying our eco-friendly renovations on an existing property, you need to begin by considering the fabric of your building. The way your new or…
Are wood burning stoves environmentally friendly? Are wood burners carbon neutral? Serious questions have recently been asked about the carbon footprint of wood burning stoves. In fact, it is one of the most frequent queries our heating advice team get. In this blog we’ll seek to clarify whether we think wood burning stoves are good…
Determining what is the best heating system for a new build home can be a confusing and daunting process. For one thing, the choice of energy sources is wider than ever before. New build homes can now be heated using mains gas, oil, wood, LPG and electricity, as well as renewables such as air source…
CLPM provide heating system replacement advice for homeowners, property developers, small businesses, charities and community groups. Our heating system expert, Rob Bohm, has over 25 years’ experience in the heating and plumbing industry, and can help resolve all of your heating and hot water issues, however complicated. We pride ourselves on our expertise and independence.…
CLPM don’t just provide heating and insulation advice for homeowners. We also give heating and insulation advice to small businesses, charities and community groups. We are currently working with an architectural designer who is preparing plans to refurbish and extend a building which has recently been converted into a mosque. The project, which is sited…