RESOURCES

	Zero Carbon Definition for Homes – Carbon Compliance Levels Recommended A Task Group convened by the Zero Carbon Hub has delivered a report to the Minister for Housing and Local Government setting out its recommendations for carbon compliance levels for new homes from 2016. Carbon Compliance – that is, on-site reductions in emissions – form part of the Government’s overall plan for achieving zero carbon homes; the other part comprises off-site “allowable solutions.”
	Getting real on ‘zero’ CIBSE Journal - Opinion article New homes continue to be built to ‘low carbon’ standards, but, asks Malcolm Bell, how do we know if they are anywhere near this definition without ongoing performance testing? PDF of article (copyright CIBSE Journal).
	Professor Malcolm Bell - Inaugural Lecture Of Visions, Dreams and Reality: Sustainable housing in perspective
	Countryfile Review of Stamford Brook development. Copyright BBC. Flash       Windows Media Video
	East Midlands Today Airtightness testing by CeBE researchers. Copyright BBC. Flash       Windows Media Video

CeBE projects cross-referenced with topics

LINKS

CIOB launches online research and funding database
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) estimates that UK construction can access over £500 million worth of funding across Europe on an annual basis.
Recent statistics from the Government backed Technology Strategy Board (TSB) have found that a recent funding call attracted more than 200 individuals to register and download information but only 20 percent submitted an application. The data also shows that very few industry organisations are aware of the funding opportunities available, and ways to finance Innovation, Research and Development (R&D). To create greater awareness and access to these funds the CIOB has developed an online database for its members to search and interrogate a wide range of local, national and pan-European research and funding opportunities. This aim is to engage and assist the UK construction industry in the R&D agenda and apply for funding at the same time.

Engineering Council Guidance on Sustainability
The Engineering Council's guidance describes the role of engineers in relation to sustainability. Six principles have been developed, to guide and motivate you to achieve sustainable development in your work, and help you to meet your professional obligations to seek to achieve sustainability. There is a link to the document 'Guidance on Sustainability' on this web page.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - Publications & Data

Passivhaus Trust Events 2011
The Passivhaus Trust runs an active programme of education and networking events throughout the year, culminating in our Annual Conference. Events range from introductory visits to Passivhaus buildings for those new to Passivhaus, through to advanced technical and masterclass sessions for expert practitioners.

Living in the Denby Dale Passivhaus
Green Building Store In-use monitoring in progress by Ruth Sutton

Denby Dale Passivhaus Diaries
Green Building Store Airtightness testing by CeBE researchers

Mark Brinkley's Passivhaus Blogs
http://markbrinkley.blogspot.com/2010/01/denby-dale-passive-house.html
http://markbrinkley.blogspot.com/2010/08/denby-dale-passivhaus-revisited.html

Impacts of Revisions to Parts F and L 2010
CLG Links to Stamford Brook

HBF Technical Conference 2007
HBF Presentations by Malcolm Bell, Jez Wingfield, Dominic Miles-Shenton

Review of the implementation of Part L 2006
CLG Report by Malcolm Bell & Melanie Smith

Acoustic Facilities at Leeds Met
At Leeds Metropolitan University we have been involved in acoustics for over 40 years. Our modern laboratories, include specialist facilities such as our 200 cubic metre reverberation room (built to comply with international standards), our anechoic chamber, transmission suite, and audiometry room. With our up-to-date measurement equipment and wide experience, we have the most comprehensive acoustic facilities in the region.