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'Eco Friendly Homes' News

Create Zero Carbon Homes by Taking a ‘Fabric First’ Approach

24th March 2022

Zero carbon homes are at the top of the government agenda, so it’s never been so pertinent to build with energy efficient materials such as SIPs.

Photo: SIPS@Clays clients showcased on Channel 4's Grand Designs - The Street

SIPS@Clays clients showcased on Channel 4's Grand Designs - The Street

Channel 4’s Grand Designs, The Street follows the first 10 self builders at Graven Hill, as they embark on building their new homes.

Photo: SIPS@Clays supplies SIPs building system for starter homes in Nottingham

SIPS@Clays supplies SIPs building system for starter homes in Nottingham

26th April 2019

A housing development of nine starter homes in Nottingham is taking shape after developer, Waters Homes, began exploring the potential of using SIPs.

Photo: 7 Things You Should Know About Structural Insulated Panels

7 Things You Should Know About Structural Insulated Panels

28th September 2017

Used in everything from activity centres to residential self builds, it’s no secret that structural insulated panels are here to stay.

Top Tips for Building an Eco Friendly Home

31st January 2017

When it comes to eco home design, here are some things that you can incorporate into your planning...

Reasons For Building An Eco Friendly Home

28th October 2016

When it comes to building a home, one area to take into consideration is how eco-friendly the property is going to be.

Photo: Mill View Barn - SIPs Project

Mill View Barn - SIPs Project

13th April 2016

Clays are proud to have been involved with The Mill View Barn project creating two beautiful barns – with the help from Structurally Insulated Panels.

SIPS@Clays Build in Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine

6th January 2016

The February issue of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine features a remarkable eco building project we worked on back in 2013.

Photo: The Growing Popularity of SIPs in the UK

The Growing Popularity of SIPs in the UK

9th October 2015

Selfbuilder & Homemaker: Ian Clay discusses the growing trend for SIPs in the UK self-build market.

Photo: SIPs Building System Featured on H&R Blog

SIPs Building System Featured on H&R Blog

4th August 2015

One of our recent projects in Bedfordshire has been featured on the Homebuilding & Renovating blog!

Promoting Sustainability, Fabric First

19th March 2015

The recent watering down of the Zero Carbon Policy highlights government failure to recognise a sustainable, more economically viable alternative.

The First Passive Homes in the UK?

8th December 2014

A Look Back at Mark Brinkley’s Blog: "Are These No Heat Homes?"