Richard Pender

@billbutch @G_B_Store What's that beneath ground insulation Bill?

Don’t worry, I’ll do it ⚽️ 😉 BBC to air Match of the Day without presenters after Gary Lineker’s suspension theguardian.com/football/2023/…

@JurajMikurcik @andymatthews Hmm, on Shawm House I would change quite a bit of the detailing with hindsight but we essentially used Tyvek UV facade under the rainscreen larch boards. Very cost effective and breathable. Longevity still to be seen but doing ok so far.

@dedyer111 @NickSimpsonArch @AllElseIsGooky I think Passivlink has been around a number of years @dedyer111 and not had much take up so would be surprised if better but do let us know how you get on! Definitely something that needs a resolution.

@rehpender @NickSimpsonArch @AllElseIsGooky I trialled it.. I didn't find it seamless unfortunately, it doesn't actually sit within revit, so there's lots exporting between files. Looks like there's a new one coming called passivlink, maybe I'll try that.

@NickSimpsonArch @AllElseIsGooky passivehouse.com/04_phpp/06_bim…. I'm yet to hear of anyone who has, but given the laborious nature of modelling changes it would seem to me a good efficiency saving, particularly on big projects.

@rehpender @AllElseIsGooky I’ve no experience of it. Not sure I’ve even heard of it! Would be all ears if it works though…

@NickSimpsonArch @AllElseIsGooky Nick, are Revit Plugins like Bim2PH not sufficiently seamless to be practical. Very keen to hear if you've any experience of them as totally agree it would benefit from seamless integration...

@AllElseIsGooky I agree that if someone could design a Revit plugin that is constantly evaluating the model as windows are added, walls adjusted etc and letting you know the impact on peak load, annual energy use, overheating etc, it would be a game changer for Passivhaus.

@1True_North Well done guys. Congrats to you and all your subcontractors. Would love to see the finished thing sometime 👍

What an eventful night Friday was at the Constructing Excellence North East Awards. We are delighted to share with you that we won Residential Project Of the Year, for our passivhaus build in Warkworth, Godwit House. This home is the most Northerly certified passivhaus in England

@MarkSiddallRIBA Well done @MarkSiddallRIBA and all involved...

SHEPHERDS BARN Has picked up not one but three RIBA awards: RIBA North East Award 2022 RIBA North East Client of the Year 2022 RIBA North East Sustainability Award 2022 architecture.com/awards-and-com…

@MarkSiddallRIBA Lovely detail... Curtains/blinds so often just a later add on...

@JurajMikurcik @ArchitypeUK Lovely...

@RIBA @mellishaward @ArchitectsJrnal Good article. Little mention of trying to reach across the divide and involve contractors/tradespeople also though?

Only by working together more effectively can architects hope to make a difference on the biggest challenges such as climate change, argues #RIBAGuerrillaTactics Creative Director @mellishaward. Read the full article in @ArchitectsJrnal bit.ly/3mGWEne

@peterwarm @phplusmag @PassivhausTrust @the_iPHA @Arch_Today Just eh??

QUIZ TIME! just for fun, How many errors can you spot in this article? @phplusmag @PassivhausTrust @the_iPHA (brought to us by one of our delegates) important question but so sloppy @Arch_Today tut tut

@billbutch Hope you find someone great @billbutch

Declining industry resiliency is being increasingly exposed by resource scarcity. Short term spikier pain of interrupted material supply chains masks the more insidious & lasting erosion of labour & skills. Unlike cement you can’t just ‘manufacture’ people thetimes.co.uk/article/price-…

@tracinggreen Ah, I see! Well, I hope the hard work pays off in the final result.

@rehpender It wasn’t a calibrated test. Just an air check to look for any leaks before the first plasterboard goes up. I just walked around feeling for air with wet hands.

Anybody got any offcuts of Intello Plus in the North East? I’ve just come to the end of my roll and am about 3-4 metres short for my home retrofit. Supposed to be doing air check tomorrow. 😩

@tracinggreen What was the test result then?? 😉

Thanks to the wonders of Twitter I have tracked down an roll-end of Intello only 20 mins away!

@MarkSiddallRIBA @lloydalter I'm sorry I spotted this too late and didn't get Oak Tree House involved...

Never mind all the amazing information and experiences. I’m simply impressed that people were willing to take part A good look a the #PassivhausChallenge by @lloydalter - read on:

@Jack_fbr It depends on the detail of the model but aligning architect's remuneration with project performance seems a good thing to me. It may add a degree of accountability that they are uncomfortable with but it would reduce the amount of risk that is shipped onto supply chains.

@tracinggreen Not quite sure what you're trying to achieve Adam, but Tescon Primer is useful for taping Tescon Vana to rough timber if you're looking to take the intello past the noggins?

A query for all air tightness experts! As part of #retrofit on my home I am installing Intello membrane beneath ceiling joists. The membrane can run over top of partitions except at noggins. How best to ensure continuity of airtight line? Can I apply tape to rear of membrane?