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'PUMP UP YOUR INDOOR AIR QUALITY' ARTICLE ON SELFBUILDER + HOMEMAKER MAGAZINE - 27TH SEPT 2023.


 

The magazine's Sept/Oct 2023 issue features the article 'Pump up your indoor air quality' on page 63 & 64.

 

Our associate director, Clarissa Youden, provides a guide to ventilating an energy-efficient, airtight home, going beyond MVHR with heat pump ventilation technology.

 

You can read the full article here

 

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TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT IS CELEBRATING ITS 25TH YEAR IN BUSINESS - 15th SEPTEMBER 2023


 

 

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'THE AIR WE BREATHE' ARTICLE ON FUTURE HOMES DESIGN + BUILD MAGAZINE - 31ST MAY 2023.


 

The magazine's first issue featured the article 'The air we breathe' by Total Home Environment on page 33 & 34.

Our associate director, Clarissa Youden, explains the importance of good indoor air quality and how heat recovery and heat pump ventilation can help you create a healthy home in a very efficient way. To read the full article subscribe for free here https://futurehomesdb.com/magazine/

 

Graphic for Future Homes Magazine feature

 

PKOM 4 COMPACT SERVICE UNIT ON BBC NEWS NORTH WEST TONIGHT - 28th SEPTEMBER 2022


One of our happy customers Colin Usher, an architect in West Kirby in The Wirral extolling the virtues of the PKOM 4 Compact Service unit. BBC North West Tonight is folllowing his project where three energy efficient homes are using the PKOM 4 as the entire plant for the house.

BBC North West Tonight Program Picture

TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT WINS RENEWABLE HEAT INSTALLER & CONTRACTOR - SEPTEMBER 2021


Total Home Environment won Regional Renewable Heat Installer & Contractor last week at the West Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards, after being nominated by one of our clients.

Energy Efficiency Award Winner Logo

HPV SERIES WINS GREEN HOME AWARD - APRIL 2021


The HPV Series was crowned winner of 'Best Ventilation System' in the Green Home Awards which coincided with Earth Day 2021!

Green Home Awards 2021 - HPV Series Winner Graphic

PKOM 4 RECEIVES 'HIGHLY COMMENDED' IN GREEN HOME AWARDS - APRIL 2021


The PKOM 4 compact services unit received the accolade of 'Highly Commended' for 'Best Heating Innovation' at the Green Home Awards which coincided with Earth Day 2021!

PKOM 4 Highly Commended in Green Home Awards

PICHLER PKOM 4 WINS TRIGOS REGIONAL AWARD - NOVEMBER 2020


The TRIGOS is the most prestigious sustainability award in Austria and the PKOM 4 won in the 'Climate Protection' category!

TRIGOS Awards 2020 PKOM 4

WHEN FOUR OUT OF 10 SELFBUILDERS ON GRANDDESIGNS: THE STREET WERE OUR CLIENTS... - MAY 2019


1,800 self build plots at Graven Hill near Bicester - this series is covering the selfbuild journey of the first 10 houses

Grand Designs The Street

THE PKOM 4 IS A WINNER AT THE 2018 BUILD IT AWARDS! - NOVEMBER 2018


Our Pichler PKOM 4 Compact Service Unit was crowned winner of The Best Renewable Heating Solution Category by top comedian and actor Miles Jupp! 

PKOM 4 Winner of Build It 2018 Best Renewable Heating Solution

HPV SERIES SHORTLISTED AT THE 2018 BUILD IT AWARDS! 


We are really proud that our flagship product the HPV Series Heat Pump Ventilation System has been shortlisted from hundreds of entries for Best Renewable Heating Solution at the 2018 Build It Awards. This PassivHaus Certified System provides precise space heating through it's heat recovery ventilation ductwork, that can react instantly to changing external temperatures. It can also be reversed to provide cooling in the warmer months and it provides all your domestic hot water requirements.

 

2018 Build It Award Shortlisting Graphic of HPV Series

PKOM 4 SHORTLISTED AT THE 2018 BUILD IT AWARDS! 


We are really excited that the PKOM 4 has ALSO been shortlisted from hundreds of entries for Best Renewable Heating Solution at the 2018 Build It Awards. This PassivHaus Certified System provides heat recovery ventilation, space heating, cooling and hot water in one unit for more compact properties.

2018 Build It Award Shortlisting Graphic of PKOM 4

 

 

HPV SERIES TO BE LAUNCHED IN THE UK AT BUILD IT LIVE! IN BICESTER IN JUNE 2018


We're very excited to be launching our new product, the HPV Series into the UK which showcases heat pump ventilation at its best. The HPV Series sees a highly energy efficient heating system that redefines levels of comfort, giving precise delivery of heating, cooling, hot water and heat recovery ventilation, with unparalleled levels of responsiveness.

HPV Series heat pump ventilation is launching

TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT IS CELEBRATING IT'S 20TH YEAR IN BUSINESS!


We can't believe where the time has gone since Total Home Environment was established in September 1998 above the garage of a self-build project! Read more about where we've come from...

Celebrating 20 years in businessTotal Home Environment Awards

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT CLARISSA YOUDEN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AT TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT, HAS WON BEST SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY LEADER - UK, IN THE WOMEN IN BUILD AWARDS 2016 - NOV 16



Clarissa is one of only 18 women within the UK, Europe and accross the pond to be championed as a sucessful female in the construction industry and to be presented a 2016 Women in Build Award.

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HRV - UK PASSIVHAUS TRUST AWARDS 2016- URBAN AWARD WINNER LANSDOWNE DRIVE, LONDON. WE DESIGNED, SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED THE HEATRECOVERY VENTILATION SYSTEM- OCT 16
 


Total Home Environment are very proud to be involved in this 2016 UK Passivhaus Trust Award winning home. We first of all completed a room by room heat loss calculation to help Bernard Tulkens decide what heating system would be suitable for his home as he was initially contemplating having our 2013 Build It! Award winning Combi compact service unit. (This provides not only heat recovery ventilation but also some space heating and a 185L tank of hot water too!) It was decided in the end to go with a heat recovery ventilation system in this two storey 102m² eco home. We designed, installed and commissioned the entire system. All the rigid safe-seal metal ducting is exposed so the installation of it had to be spot on. Our work is shown in several photographs and featured in the YouTube video as well. 

UK Passivhaus Urban Award Winner with Total Home Enviornment

HRV - EASY DOES IT - DISCUSSING HOW YOU CAN REDUCE BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND FUEL POVERTY, WHILE OFFERING DRAMATIC HEALTH BENEFITS - CLARISSA YOUDEN, TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT, FOR HOUSING, MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE MAGAZINE - MAR 16


Our Associate Director, Clarissa Youden, discussing how private landlords and housing assocations can reduce property maintenance and fuel poverty whilst creating a healthier home for their tenants to live. Click here for the full article.

Housing Management and Maintenance ventilation article

HRV - BREATHE EASY - VARIOUS FORMS OF VENTILATION SYSTEMS AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET AND HOW HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATION CAN OFFER THE MOST DRAMATIC HEALTH BENEFITS AND SUBSTANTIAL FUEL SAVINGS - CLARISSA YOUDEN, TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT, FOR SELF BUILDER AND HOMEMAKER MAGAZINE - JAN 16


Our Associate Director Clarissa Youden, explains the different ventilation systems available on the market and why heat recovery ventilation is probably still the best one to save heat and keep your home healthy. Click here to read the full article.

Different Types of Ventilation Explained Article

ELECTROLUX CENTRAL VACUUM CHOSEN FOR STUNNING BESPOKE HOME IN DUNDEE, ALEXANDRA PRATT, BUILD IT MAGAZINE - OCT15


Total Home Envrionment supplied an Electrolux Central Vacuum into this contemporary home in Scotland. Alexandra Pratt of Build It Magazine talks to the Bruces on how they managed to project manged two homes at the same time. Click here to read the article.

Build It Magazine Bruce Oct 15 

MVHR -  A DUST FREE HOUSE - SELFBUILDER AND HOMEMAKER DISCUSSES THE RICHARDSONS HOME WHICH COMBINES  A TRADITIONAL WORKING FARMHOUSE WITH THE PRACTICALITIES AND TECHNOLOGIES OF MODERN LIVING- AUG 15


Total Home Envrionment helped keep the house fresh and dust free despite animals and two families living in the same property! Click here to read the article.

Photo of Cambridgeshire Farmhouse 

MVHR -  WARM AND HEATLHY DEVON FLATS THAT NEED NO HEATING - AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING SCHEME IN EXETER NOT ONLY EMBRACED A SUITE OF HEALTHY AND NATURAL MATERIALS, BUT IT HAS VINDICATED THE LOCAL COUNCIL'S EMBRACE OF THE PASSIVHAUS STANDARD - AUG 15


Total Home Envrionment again help in showing that developers can reduce fuel poverty and nasty symptoms of respiratory conditions traditionally causd by high humidty from ineffective heating and ventilation.

 

Warm and healthy Exeter Flats with no heating picture

GENVEX -  MVHR EXPLAINED - DUNCAN HAYES WRITING FOR BUILD IT MAGAZINE - AUG 2015


Duncan Hayes writes about the optimisation of energy usage within your home using a heat recovery ventilation system with comments from Total Home Environment's Associate Director Clarissa Youden on the importance of good design, ducting type, insulation and commissioning. To read the article click here.

Build It Aug 15 MVHR Explained Article Picture

GENVEX -  ANOTHER GREAT COLLABORATION WITH BEATTIE PASSIVE - ENERGY HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATION MAKES HAPPY CUSTOMER IN WOODSTOCK- AUG 2015


Lovely comments from a local customer in Woodstock on our Genvex Energy heat recovery ventilation system. Fresh air, clothes drying easily on the airer and very little dusting! What more can we ask for on a testimonial?! Another great collaboration between two companies making the perfect home environment without any formal heating system!

 

Beattie Passive Woodstock House

GENVEX - PASSIVE HOUSE PLUS - NORFOLK SOCIAL HOUSING HITS PASSIVE FOR STANDARD COSTS - ISSUE 11- JULY 2015



Lenny Antonelli talks about 12 PassivHaus units delivering low energy bills and comfort using a patented timber frame system from Beattie Passive. We've highlighted a candid comment which made us chortle, from one of the happy tenants, about the good indoor air quality from our Genvex heat recovery system that's been installed!

 

PassivHaus Property at Standard build cost

GENVEX - THE MIRROR - THE SOLCER HOUSE: ECO-FRIENDLY HOME OF THE FUTURE GENERATES MORE ENERGY THAN IT USES - JULY 2015



Robert Llewellyn-Jones, Journalist for The Mirror talks about combining high tech at low cost and how this succesful combination is made using the best off-the-shelf technology available from a local supply chain.

 

Time Lapse Movie of Solcer House

GENVEX - AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 4 NEWS - A THREE MINUTE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT CARDIFF UNIVERSITY'S ENERGY POSITIVE HOUSE, ONE OF THE CONTRIBUTING '...GAME CHANGER...' TECHNOLOGIES BEING OUR COMBI 185 COMPACT SERVICE UNIT - JULY 2015



Andy Davies, Home Affairs Correspondant at Channel 4 News talks about the amazingly efficient technologies in this first of a kind home that goes far beyond the PassivHaus Standard. Whilst Mr Davies is shown that all the heat for the house is from our ceiling terminals, unfortunately the documentary implies that all the warm air comes from the solar wall... this is not strictly true - there is a very energy efficient appliance utiltising the air and doing all the hard work of ventilation, space heating and hot water behind said wall! 

 

picture of Channel 4 news link to Solcer House Documentary

 

 

GENVEX - AS SEEN ON TV- COMBI 185 IN CARDIFF UNIVERSITY'S HOUSE THAT "COULDN'T BE BUILT"... SO SAID THE CHANCELLOR... - JULY 2015


Our compact service unit, the Genvex Combi 185 unit was chosen to provide heat recovery ventilation, space heating and domestic hot water in Cardiff University's 'impossible' carbon zero house. In fact SOLCER House is energy positive providing more power than it consumes. Roger Harrabin, BBC enironment analyst talks through the project with a small tour around the house with Professor Phil Jones who lead the project.


 For more information on the article and to see the short video click here.


Link to BBC News article on Genvex Compact Service Unit


GENVEX - ON YOUTUBE - COMBI 185 HELPS CARDIFF UNIVERSITY'S SOLCER ECO HOUSE WIN INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABILITY AWARD - JUNE 2015


Cardiff Solcer Eco House YouTube Video

COULD THE DEATH OF ZERO CARBON HELP PASSIVE HOUSE BLOOM? 


Not us in the news here - but such a worthwhile read, we've included it on our news page: the government's decision to scrap the proposed zero carbon standard for new dwelling might appear to be a kick in the teeth for green building - but could the move present an opportunity for a better standard to step in? Click here for full article or see below for a summary.

Total Home Environment - AS SEEN ON TV - CHANNEL 5's 'COWBOY BUILDERS & BODGE JOBS' WE GIVE ADVICE ON DAMPROOFING, INSULATION, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND IMPORTANCE OF ROOM BY ROOM HEAT LOSS CALCULATIONS
 


For more information on the article click here or to watch the program click on the graphic below. (We appear after minute 25 and a couple of minutes of ads unfortunately!)

 

Link to Cowboy Builders Series 11 Ep 22

 

Genvex - WHY AND HOW TO BUILD A PASSIVHAUS - GENVEX COMBI 185, GENVEX ENERGY AND ZEHNDER MENTIONS - MARCH 2015 



Officially to be launched at Ecobuild (3 March 2015), the Trust's newest guide - How to Build a Passivhaus: Rules of Thumb highlights the key aspects of the do's and don'ts of best practice. There's reference to projects where our systems have been installed.Whilst the brochure is currently still in draft format, it details our Genvex compact service units for heat recovery ventilation, space heating and hot water at the Princedale Road PassivHaus and the award winning Burnham Overy site in Norfolk. And of course we like the mention of our Zehnder HRV units within an Exeter City council project.


Click here for more information on the article.
 

How To Build A PassivHaus Cover Photo

Genvex - PASSIVHAUS CERTIFICATION EQUALS NO FUEL POVERTY, WITH AWARD COMBI 185 COMPACT SERVICE UNIT - NOVEMBER 2014 



Chris Parsons, of Parsons + Whittley Architects details how award winning Fishermen's Cottages in Norfolk get PassivHaus certification at a cost comparable to conventional building, by building tight, insulating right and using a Combi 185 for all ventilation, heating and hot water needs. Fuel poverty - what fuel?


Click here for more information on the article.

 

Burnham Overy PassivHaus with Combi 185 Article

Genvex - GENVEX UNITS BRING HEAT, FRESH AIR AND HOT WATER TO AWARD-WINNING SCHEME - NOVEMBER 2014 


Lenny Antonelli, Deputy Editor of Passive House Plus, discusses the importance of our Genvex Combi 185 compact service units installed in a Passivhaus project in an area of Norfolk where there is no gas supply.


Click here for more information on the article.

Combi 185 in Passive House Plus Article

Total Home Environment - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CLARISSA YOUDEN SUMMARISES THE ENERGETIC RIGHT TO BUILD SUMMIT HELD AT THE HOUSE OF COMMONS - 25th November 2014 



Clarissa summarises Brandon Lewis MP (Minster for Housing & Planning), Richard Bacon MP and their enthusiasm for getting the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Bill through parliament and NaCSBA's achievement over the years in championing Self build, together with Charlie Luxton's view on sustainablity and design and talks from two vanguard councils.
 

Click here for a summary of the summit.

 

House of Commons Right To Build Summit

Genvex - PASSIVHAUS HOMES OPEN 7-9TH NOVEMBER THIS YEAR CONTAINING OUR AWARD WINNING COMBI 185 COMPACT SERVICE UNIT.

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Get first hand experience of the many advantages passive houses have to offer - 323 PassivHaus Certified/or near PassivHaus properties will be open to the public from 7th-9th November this year. Three of which contain the Combi 185 compact service unit, which won the Build It Best Heating Product Award in 2013. Below are details of the three projects in Canterbury, Wisbech and Kings Lynn.

Genvex - AS SEEN ON TV - CHANNEL FOURS'S 'BUILDING THE DREAM' GAVIN AND CHANTAL, ALTHOUGH BUILDING AT A FIXED PRICE, STILL GET LOTS OF BRIGHT IDEAS IN THEIR EUROPEAN ECO HOME - HEAT RECOVERY HEAT PUMP VENTILATION AND AN AIR TO WATER HEAT PUMP



We seem to be making a habit of this! For more information on the article click here or to watch the program click on the graphic below.

 

Link to Panella Casestudy as seen on Channel 4

 

TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT - ATTENDING GLITTERING BUILD IT AWARDS CEREMONY - 23RD OCTOBER 2014


The Build It Awards 2014 celebrated all aspects of self build and renovation including completed projects, products, services and suppliers. Comedian Hugh Dennis (from TV's Mock the Week and Outnumbered) presented the awards, amongst much sniggering! For a closer look at the pictures click here!

Genvex - CHARLIE LUXTON, PRESENTER OF 'BUILDING THE DREAM' ON CHANNEL 4 IS IMPRESSED WITH OUR 'NIFTY GADGET THAT MAKES TIDYING UP A BREEZE' - 30 SEPTEMBER 2014


Architectural designer Charlie Luxton helps people build dream homes that are both amazing and affordable. He is impressed with our clients' automatic dustpan, that's part of the Electrolux Central Vacuum system that the Bennetts have installed in their timber frame home!

 

For more information on the article click here or to watch the program click on the graphic below.

 

Electrolux Central Vacuum on Building The Dream

 

Genvex - CHARLIE LUXTON, PRESENTER OF 'BUILDING THE DREAM' ON CHANNEL 4 IS AMAZED THAT ONE OF OUR CLIENTS HAS BUILT A HOUSE WITHOUT A CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM - 9th SEPTEMBER 2014


Architectural designer Charlie Luxton helps people build dream homes that are both amazing and affordable. He is surprised that with just the Genvex Combi 185 providing heat recovery ventilation and with it's integral micro heat pump providing air heating and all the domestic hot water is all that the George family need!

 

For more information on the article click here.


Link to C4 Website

 

Electrolux - WELCOMES EU LAUNCH OF ENERGY LABEL FOR VACUUM CLEANERS THAT WILL SAVE EU COUNTRIES 18 TWH OF ENERGY A YEAR! - SEPT 2014 


Ecodesign sets requirements on corded vacuum cleaners.The Ecodesign regulation (and Energy Label regulation) will not apply to Electrolux central vacuums, floor polishers, wet, wet and dry, battery operated, robot, industrial or outdoor vacuum cleaners.

Genvex - TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT HELPS NORFOLK HOUSING PROJECT WIN 2014 UK PASSIVHAUS AWARD - July 2014


A terrace of three dwellings shows promising results in Passivhaus standards reducing energy bills and all at a price comparable to traditional building methods!

QUALITY UP TO THE HILT WITH TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENTS NEWEST TEAM MEMBER, June 2014


Welcome David Hilton to the Team

Genvex - GOOD DESIGN AND INSTALLATION CRUCIAL FOR MVHR, February 2014 


Lenny Antonelli, Deputy Editor of Passive House Plus, discusses the importance of correct design, installation and commissioning of heat recovery ventilation sytems, in ensuring what they say about effciency on paper, actually comes into practice on site. Click here for more information on the article.

Genvex - A CLOSER LOOK AT AN ECO HOME - JANUARY 2014 - Genvex system is the primary means of heating the house.


Lee Manning, Financial Director of timber frame company Carpenter Oak, talks about how much he loves his Genvex heat pump. Click here for more information on the article. By Anna-Marie DeSouza, Editor, Build It Magazine.

Genvex - GENVEX COMBI 185 - WINNER IN 2013 BUILD IT AWARDS - CATEGORY 'BEST HEATING PRODUCT' - NOVEMBER 2013


Total Home Environment was absolutely delighted to win the 'Beat Heating Product' category in the 2013 Build It Awards held on 21st November at the Hilton Hotel in Swindon. Thanks to all the team at Build It magazine and The National Self Build & Renovation Centre for making it such an enjoyable ceremony. Alan Davies, who presented the award to our Managing Director, Michael Hunt, was a pleasure to laugh at too! For more pictures click here.

Genvex - OVER 13% OF PASSIVHAUS CERTIFIED HOMES OPEN 8-10TH NOVEMBER THIS YEAR CONTAIN A TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT PRODUCT


Get first hand experience of the many advantages passive houses have to offer - 30 PassivHaus Certified properties will be open to the public from 8th-10th November this year as part of the 10th International Passiv Haus Open Buildings. Four of which contain products from Total Home Environment. Below are details of one of the projects open in Exeter.

Genvex & Electrolux - FINANCIAL DIRECTOR OF CARPENTER OAK CHOOSES THREE ENERGY EFFICIENT SYSTEMS FROM TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT THAT KEEP HIS OWN HOUSE FRESH, CLEAN AND WARM - SEPT 2013


Lee Manning, Financial Director of timber frame company Carpenter Oak, is very happy with the 'light airy feel of the house' and the 'brilliant' heat pump. He chose a Genvex Premium heat recovery heat pump ventilation unit, a Vanvex air to water heat pump and an Electrolux Central Vacuum. Click here for more information on the article.

Genvex - PASSIVHAUS CERTIFIED SOCIAL HOUSING TENANT APPROVES OF GENVEX HEAT RECOVERY HEAT PUMP VENTILATION SYSTEM - JULY 2013


Stephen Hansey a resident at the recently Passivhaus certified Social Housing development in Ditchingham talks about his need for warm, but not stuffy air in his home. Click here to connect to some brief interviews.

Genvex - NOT JUST HOT AIR RISING AT THIS YEARS NATIONAL HOMEBUILDING AND RENOVATION SHOW - APRIL 2013


Heat recovery ventilation and heat pump ventilation renewable technology appears to be bucking the economic trend by enjoying sales growth, according to one of the UK's leading suppliers. For more information on the article from Pro Installer, click here.

Genvex - HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATION OFFERS FUEL COST SAVINGS AND HEALTH BENEFITS - APRIL 2013


Imagine the appeal of a new-build home or social housing project that does not rely on fossil fuels. Michael Hunt, managing director of Total Home Environnment, explains why this is due to advances in heat recovery ventilation and the development of integrated heat pump venitlation. For more information on this article from Panel Building & System Integration, please click here.

Electrolux - A CENTURY OF SUCKING UP CELEBRATED AT ECOBUILD 2013 - MARCH 2013


Editors Choice - Specialists in ventilation and cleaning systems, Total Home Environment used Ecobuild to showcase the centenary of the vacuum cleaner from the "Baby Daisy" that took two people four hours to clean a room to the revolutionary central vacuum that is Electrolux today. For more details on the article pinpointed by Michelle Teeman, Managing Editor click here.

Genvex - TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM HELPS OXFORD HOME ACHIEVE PASSIV HAUS CERTIFICATION - DECEMBER 2012


A house on Kennett Road, Oxford has just received Passiv Haus Certification from BRE thanks to Total Home Environments Genvex Combi 185 appliance providing heat recovery ventilation, a primary heating solution from the integral heat pump together with 185 litres of hot water.  Click here to see a copy of the certificate.

GENVEX - THE HEAT IS ON - FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE & COST EFFECTIVE HEATING - DEC 2012 ISSUE.


Creating a warm home that is both sustainable and cost effective to run in the long term. Kate Hamilton of ShowHouse looks at the sealing and insulating of homes being the only way to go, if you're going to invest in a quality heating solution. Click here for more details.

Electrolux - DESIGNED FOR LIFE - WEDDING GIFT ARTICLE IN ASIANA WEDDING WINTER 2012 ISSUE.


Asiana Wedding Features Editor Sonia Ahmed, continues on her passion to open peoples eyes to the longevity, practicality and convenience of an Electrolux central vacuum system, especially highlighting the benefits of the VacPan automatic dustpan. Please click here for access to this article.

Genvex - PASSIVHAUS OR CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES - FOCUS ON HOUSEBUILDING - NOV 2012 ISSUE.


It is mandatory for social housing to be built to Code Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes since 2010 and new Building Regs next year will ensure all new homes have to be built to this standard. Gary Bundy for ABC&D Magazine, looks at Exeter Council's Rowan House development where Total Home Environment's heat recovery ventilation systems are all that is required to keep the homes warm. Click here for more details.

Genvex - SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY - HEAT PUMPS EXPLAINED OCTOBER 2012


If you want to install a renewable heating system, heat pumps are one of the most popular options, says Anna-Marie DeSouza. But how do they work and which type will be best suited to your home? For more details please click here.

Genvex - RECOVERYING HEALTHY BUILDINGS - AUGUST 2012 ISSUE


With increaingly air-tight homes being constructed to meet the revised Part L, as well as the Code for Sustainable Homes, heat recovery needs to be considered in order to provide enough fresh air for a healthy environment. For more details click here.

Electrolux - IN THIS YEARS MOST WANTED WEDDING GIFT ARTICLE IN ASIANA WEDDING AUTUMN 2012 ISSUE.


Asiana Wedding Features Editor Sonia Ahmed says that an Electrolux central vacuum must be this years most wanted wedding gift. She highlights the benefits  of and surprisingly econmical aspects of the Electrolux Central Vacuum. Please click here for access to this article.

Genvex - IN RECOVERY MODE AT ECOBUILD ARTICLE IN CIBSE JOURNAL MAY 2012 ISSUE.


Andy Pearson selects examples of manufacturers highlighting their latest heat recovery ventilation technologies at this years Ecobuild event. Please click here for access to this article.

Electrolux And Genvex - IN BREATHE EASY ARTICLE IN ECO BUILDING NEWS APRIL 2012 ISSUE.


Total Home Environment Associate Director Clarissa Youden, writes for Eco Building News, explaining how the latest ventilation systems reduce fuel bills and how central vacuums keep a cleaner environment within the home. Please click here for access to this article.

Total Home Environment - IN WINTER WARMER ARTICLE OF SHOWHOUSE MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2011 ISSUE.


ShowHouse Editor Kate Hamilton discusses the extensive array of heating systems developers can install in their homes and that it might not be as complicated (or as expensive) as they think to build in Green technology rather than just the old tried and test central heating option. Total Home Environment explains how little has to be done in a well-insulated house. Please click here for access to this article.

Genvex & Total Home Environment  - GREEN BUILDING - AUTUMN 2011 - VERNACULAR PASSIVHAUS REVISITED


An article in Green Building vol.19.1 (summer 2009) under the heading 'Vernacular PassivHaus?' described a small housing scheme with,  perhaps, inflated ambition.  After two rather severe winters the architect of the project, David Hayhow, thought it would be a good time to look back at the project to see how it fared compared with expectations and commentary at the time of construction...   Please click here for access to this article.

Genvex & Total Home Environment  - IN GREEN SUPPLEMENT WITHIN HOMEBUILDING AND RENOVATING MAGAZINE JUNE 2010 ISSUE.


Homebuilding & Renvating Editor Jason Orme and Contributing Editor Tim Pullen discuss the merits of Green technology and more specifically, Total Home Environment's Combi 185 heat pump ventilation with heat recovery. Please click here for access to this article.

Genvex - GENVEX HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATION IN AWARD WINNING ECO HOME IN SELF BUILD & DESIGN MAGAZINE - JUNE 10


Total Home Environment's heat recovery ventilation system chosen for an eco home that has won the Saltire Society Housing Award and a  Chartered Insitute of Building Commendation Award among others. For access to the article please click here.

Genvex - GENVEX COMBI 185 IN CONNECTINGINDUSTRY.COM / ENERGYMANAGEMENT MAGAZINE- 02/10


Total Home Environment's Genvex Combi 185 providing ventilation, space heating and hot water to three thermally efficient houses in the UK and our new exhibit at Buildstore in Swindon. Please click here for access to the article.

Beam ELECTROLUX WINS DESIGN AWARD FOR CENTRAL VACUUM - 15/01/2010


The Good Design Awards are granted to designers and manufacturers around the world for setting the highest standards for the most advanced product designs, branding, and graphics.

Total Home Environment - JOINS TRADECARD AT THE AWARD WINNING NATIONAL SELF-BUILD & RENOVATION CENTRE IN SWINDON - 12/01/10


Find more information on the special offers now available to Tradecard Members by clicking here

Genvex - COMBI 185 IN RIBA JOURNAL - 10/09


Energy efficiency A discussion about Code Level 6 homes build in Chewton Mendip at a reasonable cost of £1,100/m² with the help of the Genvex Combi 185.

Genvex - THE TWO-BED THERMAL ENVELOPE - The Observer 08/09


Ashley Seager talks about the creation of zero-carbon homes at the cost of conventional ones - volumn housebuilders take note, a Combi 185 could be the solution.

Genvex - UPPING THE ANTE, SHOWHOUSE MAGAZINE - 06/07


Energy efficiency is high on housebuilders' agendas and Natalie Gameson talk's about how a Genvex can help.

Genvex - SELFBUILD & DESIGN - VENTILATION - HOW TO BE POSITIVE & STAY COOL - 05/07


Bob Matthews from Self-Build & Design talks about the virtues of a Genvex Ventilation system.

Beam - THE THUMBS UP FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES - 18/06/06


The home service...by Karen Robinson

Beam & Genvex - NEW SHOWROOM AVAILABLE - 16/08/06


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Beam - BEAM COMES OUT WAY ABOVE BISSELL, DIRT DEVIL, DYSON, EUREKA AND HOOVER! - 2004


Tests show a Beam central vacuum minimizes dust emissions and provides sustained cleaning performance in comparison to leading portable vacuum brands.

Beam - BEAM CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM CHOSEN FOR THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION HEALTH HOUSE PROJECT - 12/08/02


Beam Central Vacuum system installed into the National Demonstration Health House in Minnisota

Beam - BEAM INDUSTRIES COMMISSION ALLERGY RELIEF RESEARCH - 09/07/02


Proven reduction in allergic symptoms...

Genvex PRESS RELEASE - SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FROM TOTAL HOME AT ECO BUILD


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Electrolux PRESS RELEASE - THE LIFESTYLE SHOW - THE CENTRE: MK - THE MODERN WAY TO VACUUM THE HOME


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Genvex PRESS RELEASE - TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT ENABLES LONDON HOUSING PROJECT TO REACH CODE 4


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Genvex PRESS RELEASE - TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT KILLS BILLS


Electrolux PRESS RELEASE - UK LAUNCH OF ELECTROLUX CENTRAL VACUUMS


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Genvex PRESS RELEASE - BARN CONVERSION ACHIEVES AA IN ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE


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Genvex PRESS RELEASE - TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT AT ECOBUILD 2011


Beam PRESS RELEASE - BEAM GOES GREEN WITH LIMITED EDITION UNIT


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Genvex PRESS RELEASE - EXPERIMENTAL PROPERTY CHOOSES TOTAL HOME SYSTEM 


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Genvex PRESS RELEASE - TOTAL HOME SYSTEM SAVES ENERGY AND ELIMINATES CONDENSATION IN 1970s PROPERTY

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Beam PRESS RELEASE - SHIP SHAPE AND VACUUM FASHION! - 19/06/10


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Genvex PRESS RELEASE - NEW GES ENERGY ACHIEVES ENERGY SAVING TRUST BEST PRACTICE IN SAP APPENDIX Q


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Beam PRESS RELEASE - WHOLE HOUSE CLEANING, FROM FLOOR TO CEILING - 25/06/10


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Beam PRESS RELEASE - CENTRAL VACUUM SAVES SPACE IN THE CARAVAN - 20/05/10


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Genvex PRESS RELEASE - AWARD WINNING HOME INSTALLS TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT CLIMATE SYSTEM - 13/04/10


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Beam PRESS RELEASE - NEW GARAGE CENTRAL VACUUM FOR THE CAR- 08/04/10


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Beam PRESS RELEASE - BEAM CLEANS UP IN RETRO-FIT AND NEW BUILD PROJECT - 01/04/10


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Genvex PRESS RELEASE - TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT HELPS ACHIEVE ZERO CARBON HOMES AFFORDABLY - 05/02/10


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Genvex PRESS RELEASE - TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT DO MORE WITH AIR AT ECOBUILD - 03/12/09


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Beam PRESS RELEASE - LATEST CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM CAN SAVE UP TO 30% ON CLEANING TIME- 24/11/09


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Beam PRESS RELEASE - LATEST CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM IS HIGH ON EFFICIENCY- 05/11/09


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Genvex PRESS RELEASE - GREEN & COMFORTABLE SOLUTIONS FROM TOTAL HOME AT BUILDSTORE - 19/10/09


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Genvex PRESS RELEASE - NEW HEAT PUMP VENTILATION SYSTEMS HELP HOMES ACHIEVE NEW CO2 REDUCTIONS - 12/10/09


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