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Build Your Home Blog
A collection of articles, tips and guides for those looking to build a new home.
Carmel Homes
Oct 86 min read
Build Smarter, Not Harder
Beyond aesthetics & layout, the smartest approach to home building today involves focusing on efficiency, sustainability & long-term comfort
Carmel Homes
Dec 2, 20226 min read
What are the 5 Principles of Passive House Design?
Whatever is driving your interest, it is important to understand what makes a Passive House so unique.
Carmel Homes
Oct 17, 20226 min read
Are Passive Houses Expensive?
There are many reasons homeowners are increasingly looking to adopt passive house principles in their new home designs.
Carmel Homes
Oct 9, 20226 min read
How to Prioritise Sustainability in Your Home Build
We share our advice on the best ways to maximise efficiency and minimise the impact of your design.
Carmel Homes
Sep 10, 20226 min read
What is a Passive House?
Over the last decade, energy efficiency has become a key consideration in many more new home designs.
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