With Jack Frost nipping at your toes as temperatures start to cool, we all want to create a warm winter haven at home. There's a range of options to improve your home's liveability and comfort during winter. Window glazing, insulation, the orientation of the building, and the construction materials it's made from all play a part.
The climate zone you live in will also dictate how warm or cool your home could be predisposed to. The ceiling height of your home, as well as the amount of glazing you have, will also impact on heat gain and loss.
Sustainability is a key part of Grand Designs’ ethos — we advocate well-designed residences that maximise passive heating and cooling. But of course, when those chilly winter nights roll in, having a form of heating that makes your home warmer and more comfortable is important.
There are plenty of heat sources, including electric,
