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Saturday 1st May 2021 NSBRC Ask An Expert Open Day
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (J16 M4)
10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 1st May 2021 NSBRC Ask An Expert Open Day
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (J16 M4)
10:00 - 17:30
For one day only, join us to celebrate the reopening of the National Self Build & Renovation Centre’s doors, by bringing your plans, ideas and questions for a selection of our exhibiting partners to discuss with you.
This COVID-secure event will allow socially distanced conversations with exhibiting partners about a range of products and services.
We will be on-hand on Stand TV58 where you can see the HPV Series heat pump ventilation unit in action, as well as our PKOM 4 compact service unit and central vacuum system. You must book your tickets and comply with the centre's COVID 19 visitor guidelines.
ONLINE! 15-16th May 2021 Build It Expert Advice Weekend
online 10am-5pm
ONLINE! 15-16th May 2021 Build It Expert Advice Weekend
online 10am-5pm
If you've got land for a selfbuild, planning to renovate a property or looking to add light, space or value to your current home, then make sure you take time out to get advice from Total Home Environment as well as 19 other specialists on SATURDAY 15th & SUNDAY 16th May for Build It’s online Expert Advice Weekend.
It will provide two days of inspiration and expert guidance, all from the comfort of your own home. It will include:
- over 60 presentations with LIVE Q&A sessions
- specialists across all areas of selfbuild & extensions ready to CHAT with you
- a full timetable will be available nearer the time to assist you in planning your weekend - see February's timetable for an example of what to expect but subjects covered will be:
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* build systems
* heating and ventilation
* finance and insurance
* windows and doors
* project managment
* design
* lighting
* rainwater harvesting and water purity
* eco solutions
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Our team will be on hand from 10am - 5pm over the weekend for LIVE CHATS and we are also presenting some seminars throughout the weekend entitled
Can MVHR provide heating and cooling in your home?
With the whole country spending a greater extent of their time at home, it's never been more important to have healthy air to breathe, whilst recycling heat, but can you go a step further than MVHR to provide efficient heating and cooling too? Clarissa will explain what you need to know.
Open all year Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 5.30pm.
The National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (J16 M4)
This is by appointment only, where you must wear a facemask/shield and check that you are eligible to visit via the COVID-19 Guidelines document. Do bring your own headphones if you want to listen to the audio tour on your smartphone.
Open all year round this department store for self-builders and renovators brings together 67,000sqft of products, services and advice all under one roof. Check out this video on what to expect.
Electrolux Central Vacuum in Attic of Renovation House & Stand TV58, PKOM 4 Compact Service Unit on Stand 5 & HPV Series Heat Pump Ventilation on Stand TV58
NEXT EVENTS - 17/04 - Ask An Architect & Guide to Project Management | 23/04 Guide Heating Your Home & Finding Land Course.
Open all year Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 5.30pm. The National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (J16 M4)
This is by appointment only, where you must wear a facemask/shield and check that you are eligible to visit via the COVID-19 Guidelines document. Do bring your own headphones if you want to listen to the audio tour on your smartphone.
Open all year round this department store for self-builders and renovators brings together 67,000sqft of products, services and advice all under one roof. Check out this video on what to expect.
Electrolux Central Vacuum in Attic of Renovation House & Stand TV58, PKOM 4 Compact Service Unit on Stand 5 & HPV Series Heat Pump Ventilation on Stand TV58
NEXT EVENTS - 17/04 - Ask An Architect & Guide to Project Management | 23/04 Guide Heating Your Home & Finding Land Course.
Open all year round this department store for self-builders and renovators brings together 67,000sqft of products, services and advice all under one roof. No longer will you be restricted to particular show dates when you can come and see our products.
No longer will you be fighting crowds… you can wander at your leisur or on a Friday and Sunday there are guided tours of the Renovation House and a Self Build Educational Tour each Saturday. Once you register, you will be given a barcode scanner, to easily request specific information on the products that are of interest to you. Why not bring your architect or builder along as well and whilst relaxing in the café (Open 11am-3pm), discuss the design of your dream home with all the materials to hand?
A typical visit will take about three to four hours and the following exhibits can be visited:
- Plotsearch
- Design Centre
- Finance Centre
- Professional Services Hub
- Trade Village (T.H.E are located at stands 5 & 58)
- Renovation Zone (Electrolux are located within the Attic Section)
- Special Events & Seminars
- Helpdesk Experts
For more information on the links to PLOTSEARCH, LAND4DEVELOPERS and FINANCE click on the banner above.
Located just off J16 of the M4 at Swindon, the store is open 10am -5.30 Tuesday to Sunday. Tickets are FREE and if you have any questions you can call the centre on 0845 223 4455. If you would like to spend more time there over a few days, there are plenty of hotels and guest houses nearby. In addition thre is a Coffee Shop on site serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks.
Events of 2021
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SELF BUILD COURSES
£395 inc VAT/person
9th-11th Jan
5th-7th Jun
17th-19th Jul
25th-27th Sep
30th Oct-1st Nov
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Three day courses, covering budget, finance, land purchase, design, specification, building systems, construction methods, planning permission and permitted development, building regulations, trade contracts and tendering, project management, site set up, Eco legislation, eco design, heat recovery ventilation, eco heating technologies, solar, fixtures and finishes.
Previous attendees have saved as much as £18,000 on their projects by following the advice of the Centre lecturers. Click here to book.
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GUIDE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
£85/165 inc VAT/person
(Virtual/in-person)
22nd Feb / 21st March
17th Apr (VIRTUAL)
29th May / 31st Jul
9th Oct / 4th Dec
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A one day course covering everything you need to know about managing your own project, including the sequencing, setting budgets, build routes, sourcing and managing trades and site preparation and set-up. You need to call 0808 168 1430 to register your interest or book a place, as they are limited. Click here to book online.
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GUIDE TO HEATING YOUR HOME
£85/£165 inc VAT/person (virtual/in-person)
12th Feb / 23rd Apr
11th Jun / 13th Aug
17th Sep / 12th Nov
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A one day jargon-busting session covering the basics and will help you to make one of the key decisions during your project - which heating system to install (if you need one!) what type of heat recovery ventilation will suit your project and whether installing solar panels, PV, rainwater havesting will be suitable for your build. You need to call 0808 168 1430 to book a place, as they are limited or book online.
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ECO WORKSHOPS
Free but booking essential
19th & 20th Feb (Virtual)
12th Jun / 14th Aug
13th Nov
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These workshops lift the lid on eco issues and cut through the 'greenwash'. Each event has its own theme:
1 eco design, planning & sustainability
2 building systems & project managment
3 heat and energy options
4 retrofit eco solutions
We will be attending some of these and available for bookable one-to-one appointments and possibly as part of the Expert Panel, presenting a seminar. Get FREE TICKETS! - booking is essential as spaces are limited.
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£85/165 inc VAT/person
(Virtual/in-person)
24th Apr (VIRTUAL)
2nd Jul / 10th Sep
4th Dec
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The Course is classroom-based and discusses how you can effectively manage your project, the processes you will encounter and which trades you should use. David will also guide you through the NSBRC’s own fantastic Renovation House where you can watch the theory come to life.
You need to call 0808 168 1430 to book a place, as they are limited or book online.
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ASK AN ARCHITECT
Free but booking essential
27th Feb / 17th Apr
3rd Jul / 18th Sep
6th Nov
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) offers the chance of a free personal consultation with an architect to discuss ideas for designing and building your own home, renovating or reconfiguring your existing home, creating extra storage, introducing energy-solutions and adding value in a strictly no obligation 25 minute meeting.
It is free but sessions are by appointment only - please call 0808 168 1430 or email reception@nsbrc.co.uk to book.
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HOW TO FIND LAND & APPRAISE A PLOT
£85/165 inc VAT/person
(Virtual/in-person)
7th Feb
23rd Apr & 18th Jun (Virtual)
2nd Oct / 27th Nov
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Indepth masterclass on plot hunting and determining your ideal plot. Rund by Potton's MD, you learn about whay plots are hard to find, how to get started, plot buying process and assessing the planing potential of a plot.
Call 0808 164 3926 or register your interest here.
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PASSIVHAUS WORKSHOP
Free but booking essential
21st -22nd May (Live/Zoom)
27th - 28th Nov
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The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs in any type of building. In partnership with the Passivhaus Trust You will learn how to do this through building orientation to take advantage of the sun, the right insulative fabrics, airtightness principles, wholehouse heat recovery ventilation for good indoor air-quality and screening to prevent overheating.
Click here to book your free place.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO SELF BUILD
TBC
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If you are considering selfbuild for the first time or still searching for a plot, then this seminar provides an essential introduction to the process, covering key topics including finding land, designing your home, getting planning permission and how to build a timber frame home. The seminar will also introduce you to working with specialist designers and suppliers of essential aspects such as kitchens and bathrooms.
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MANAGING MONEY
£85/165 inc VAT / person
(Virtual/in-person)
13th May & 20th May (VIRTUAL)
16th July / 16th & 23rd Sep
29th Oct / 9th & 16th Dec
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This will give you the foundations for a successful, worry-free project, from how to raise finance to budgeting, negotiating on prices and re-claiming VAT. Delivered by Potton in TWO parts. Booking required online or call 0808 164 3926. |
Open All Year Round
Monday- Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10-4pm Elsworth, PassivHaus Show Home
Potton Self Build Show Centre, Mill Lane, Little Paxton, St Neots, PE19 1RG
Open All Year Round
Monday- Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10-4pm Elsworth, PassivHaus Show Home
Potton Self Build Show Centre, Mill Lane, Little Paxton, St Neots, PE19 1RG
If you're interested in building an energy efficient home and want to find out more a do come and visit this unique house.
Potton, the UK's leading self build company has built a new show home which is built to PassivHaus standards on their show home centre in St Neots Cambridgeshire. It's open to the public Monday to Saturday.
To see a time lapse of the build up, please click here.
OUR PRODUCTS
When building such an airtight and well insulated home, some sort of balanced mechanical ventilation is required, without losing heat. Total Home Environment were asked to help.Our systems are naturally hidden within the PassivHaus, however you will be able to see our equipment running, specifically you will be able to see:
- Genvex heat recovery ventilation - unit in plant room, ceiling terminals in the rooms, controller next to the kitchen on the wall and intake and exhaust cowls at the back of the house
- Electrolux central vacuum system - unit in plant room, four vacuum inlet points around the house, a VacPan automatic dustpan in the plinth of the kitchen plinth
- Aero air to water heat pump running the domestic hot water (hot water fromt the taps)
- low grade electric underfloor heating - the controllers for the bathroom, ensuites and 1m strip adjacent to the patio doors.
More information on the Elsworth can be found here and further information our products will be available at the centre.
Fri 21st- Sat 22nd May 2021
Passivhaus Workshop
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
9.30am-5.30pm
Fri 21st- Sat 22nd May 2021
Passivhaus Workshop
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
9.30am-5.30pm
This Passivhaus Workshop is being run in partnership with the Passivhaus Trust and is a FREE event! It may be held virtually via ZOOM or be a walk-in event at the National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre in Swindon - we're not sure which at the moment!
We'll update you as soon as we can, but for now see the information from the last workshop:
The concept of Passivhaus is to prioritise low energy usage together with high comfort and good indoor air quality in any type of building. We spend almost 70% of our time at home, so buildings play an important part in our health and wellbeing.
If you want the following in your newbuild home, then this is the right event for you:
- comfortable temperatures that are easily maintained whatever the weather using very little energy
- constant fresh filtered air
- 90% reductions in energy needed for heating
- a rigorous quality control process requiring craftsmanship and buildings that are built with care
- a Passivhaus seal of approval guaranteeing certainty of performance
The most successful and cost-effective way of achieving Passivhaus is by incorporating the standard before your designs are complete. It’s also useful if the Passivhaus elements are included in your planning application.
FREE ONE-TO-ONE SESSIONS
We will also be available throughout both days for one-to-one Zoom calls where you can have a chat, share your plans with us and we can advise you on the best way forward in ventilating your home. Alternatively, we can schedule a telephone call. Please see the available Zoom 1:1 slots on both days and contact:
It will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so do book NOW for your favourite time! Leave us your relevant details and whether you want a Zoom or telephone call and we'll confirm your time slot as soon as possible during working hours.
PRESENTATION
On Saturday we will be completing a presentation via Zoom at 12pm on Why efficient heat recovery ventilation is key to good indoor air quality and energy savings in a Passivhaus. Here we will highlight why mechanical ventilation with heat recovery is a must and what you need to consider in your house design so that it can be installed to it's best potential as well as zooming in on extra space heating and cooling with the HPV Series. Here's the timetable to see whether the event is of interest.
Featuring guided educational tours via Facebook and real life case studies, this is an event not to be missed by anyone interested in Passivhaus. You should register for your FREE TICKETS to receive your invitation to the schedule of webinars.
We recommend you create a personal (free) Zoom account if you do not already have one. In addition, to join the Facebook Live Tour of the Passivhaus Exhibit we recommend that you 'Like' and 'Follow' the NSBRC Facebook Page in advance of the workshop.
8th-11th July 2021
National Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Stand E161, Hall 6 NEC Birmingham, 10:00-17:00
8th-11th July 2021 National Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Stand E161, Hall 6 NEC Birmingham, 10:00-17:00
Whether you are building your home from scratch, getting a major extension, remodelling your home or just keen to integrate the latest technology, this show will provide you with the right products, services, advice and inspiration to transform your property into your dream home.
If you can't attend our seminar, you can of course see the Total Home Environment team and our product demonstrations on Stand E161 in Hall 6. If you would like to talk to us at a specific time, please do call us (0345 260 0123) and we can arrange an appointment, so that you don't waste any time waiting. Don't forget to bring copies of your house plans to the show, so that we can complete a quote.
The organisers have designed a show app to ensure your day goes as smoothly as possible. You can get a personal map of exhibitors you wish to see or a tailored calendar of the seminars and workshops you want to listen to.
Why not use this timetable of the Masterclasses to see what is of interest or there is a full timetable of events. (NB: You'll need to scroll down the page to the day and type of presentation you want to see once you click on the link.) More information on the show is available as well as FREE TICKETS saving you £36 on the day for two tickets!
Fri 23rd - Sat 24th July 2021 | Fri 15th - Sun 17th October 2021
The National Selfbuild & Renovation Open Day
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
9:00-17:00
**Special measures have been put in place to ensure the centre creates a COVID safe event for it's visitors, exhibitors and staff. **
Fri 23rd - Sat 24th July 2021 | Fri 15th - Sun 17th October 2021
The National Selfbuild & Renovation Open Day
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
9:00-17:00
**Special measures have been put in place to ensure the centre creates a COVID safe event for it's visitors, exhibitors and staff. **
Electrolux Central Vacuum inlet in Attic of Renovation House & Stand TV58
PKOM 4 Compact Service Unit on Stand TV5 opposite our main stand TV58
Heat Pump Ventilation on Stand TV58 along Expert Alley.
We shall be exhibiting our award winning PKOM 4 and the HPV Series unit which is our flagship product, chosen for the Build It Education House at Graven Hill, Bicester at our stand at The National Selfbuild & Renovation Show on the above dates 9am - 5pm.
There's 67,000sqft of exhibition space with most of the 250 exhibitors attending their stands. There will also be other experts, architects and designers available to talk to. We will be available on our stand TV58 for all the information you need on heat pump ventilation, heat recovery ventilation, air-source heat pumps, compact service units and central vacuum systems.
There will also be FREE one-to-one's with some experts. The Selfbuild-seminar will be running key 15 minute seminars.
Do pop along to our stand, if you have any questions or want to see the our products in action.
To safeguard everyone attending the event, there will be reduced capacity, with only one exhibitor allowed per stand (so please be patient) and you will need to book in advance, with a maximum of two people per household allowed in the centre, wearing facemasks/shields. Obviously, if you're showing any COVID-19 symptoms, please stay safely at home. There is more information on this info sheet but PLEASE NOTE you will need to:
- have your own face mask
- have your own headphones to plug into your phone for the educational talks (ensure your phone is well charged!)
- arrive early to book the self-build cinema
- bring a payment card if you want snacks from the cafe
- ensure only two people per family attend the Open Day.
Click here for more general information on their events and don't forget to register now to book your FREE tickets saving £12 per adult on the door price.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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