Looking at EPDs for solar panels. Is anyone able to point me at a resource that explains where the biogenic carbon comes from in PV modules? I'm mostly just looking at the fossil carbon, but I'm interested in the process and how this is worked out so any pointers much appreciated!

There's lots of goodness lined up on the podcast for the rest of 2024 and into the New Year including: Sally Godber, Mike Whitfield, Chris Brookman, Florence Collier, Lucinda Leech, Howard Johns, Cypren Edmunds, Guy Harris, Laila Dudhill and Toby Diggens. www.houseplanninghelp.com

If you ever wondered what it's like to live in a passivhaus, there's still time to book for a @passivhaustrust.bsky.social open day and visit one (or more) passivhaus buildings this weekend: passivhaustrust.org.uk/event_detail...

The art of persuasion with a 3-pound hammer, or stonecutting… a 🧵 for anyone interested in the tedious magic of working stone:

New topsoil geochemistry data released by BGS provides the most extensive snapshot of environmental pollution effects around the UK. The maps pinpoint the distribution of 41 different chemical elements, providing invaluable insights across a wide range of disciplines. www.bgs.ac.uk/news/40-year...

Geddin! passivhaustrust.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?...

Stop Building Crap Houses A quick thread 🧵 about the Scottish government consultation on the proposed #ScottishPassivhausEquivalent standard. #passivhaus

1 week to go... We are down to our last few tickets remaining so if you are thinking of coming, don't wait... Visit our website to book: https://buff.ly/3RN3dnl

Help! I need stories. If you have retrofitted your home, what was the biggest problem you came across? And if you haven’t, what’s stopping you? I’ll start… 1/2 #retrofit #energyefficiency

Join us and our Natural Fibre Insulation Group for an exciting showcase of natural fibre insulation (#NFI) products & systems. Our NFI Summit is followed by in-person events, CPDs, tours, and practical workshops. asbp.org.uk/events/nfi-w... 14th to 18th October 2024. #NFIweek2024

Is zero carbon construction possible? If not, what should we be doing? Written by @moreourselves.bsky.social and me for @phplus.bsky.social mailchi.mp/passivehouse...

Excellent interview with @garethdennis.bsky.social, the man fired by the rail minister for pointing out how unsafe overcrowded Euston is (He also has a pop at them replacing the platform sign with ads. He's a star) www.railtech.com/all/2024/09/...

Oh no! I’ve missed out on in person tickets to the PHT conference. I held of buying them until I’d started at my new job, and now they’re all gone 😩 I’ll still be at the AECB conference though. Phew! 🏡👷🏻‍♀️ aecb.net/aecb-confere...

New year, new account, new job. Seems like it’s time for an intro post here… Small things first: I’m moving over from Twitter and I’ll be solely posting on here from now on (and also on LinkedIn). Do give me a follow!

There are still places to join us today to hear the team talk about the design & construction of Goldfinch Create & Play - the UK’s first #PassivHaus play cafe. 4pm today. 🏡 Don’t miss out! www.greenregister.org.uk/events/event...