Posted 13.02.17
NaCSBA: Article link
The National Custom & Self Build Association (NaCSBA) has announced the launch of the new Right to Build Expert Task Force.
The Task Force will help local authorities, community groups and other organisations across the UK deliver large, affordable custom and self-build housing projects.
The Task Force aims to help at least 80 organisations create significantly more affordable homes over the next three years. To help ensure other projects benefit, the lessons learned will be shared through regional events and case studies within the Right to Build Portal.
The Task Force is funded by the Nationwide Foundation, which aims to increase the availability of decent affordable homes for people in housing need.
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Posted 03.02.17
BRE: Article link
A flood resilient prototype home has been launched to show the most effective ways to protect homes against flood damage and limit disruption.
The building science centre BRE has developed the 'Resilient House', to show how practical measures can be installed in a home to prevent flood water entering a property, including: