The Future of Eco Housing in the UK

The video discusses eco homes in the UK, which are designed to be 0 net carbon by 2016. These homes minimize energy use through thermal efficiency and low-energy appliances. The Building Research Establishment has been pivotal in developing green homes since 1927. Eco houses feature design elements like central stair cores to enhance heat management. The industry has invested in green products, driven by public demand for cost-effective homes. Eco homes use thermal mass and natural convection to optimize energy use, retaining heat in winter and staying cool in summer.

What is the primary goal for new homes in the UK by 2016?

• To be built with traditional materials

• To have zero net carbon emissions

• To be larger in size

• To use more energy

Which organization has been researching better ways to build green homes since 1927?

• The Green Building Council

• The Building Research Establishment

• The Environmental Protection Agency

• The Sustainable Housing Institute

How do eco houses maximize the benefits of available heat?

• By using wind turbines

• By installing large windows

• By using solar panels

• By having a central stair core to enhance convection

What construction technique is used to give eco homes a high level of thermal mass?

• Using lightweight materials

• Adding prefabricated external walls and heavyweight block internal partitions

• Installing solar panels

• Using wooden floors

How does the natural convection process benefit eco homes?

• It increases the need for air conditioning

• It reduces the need for insulation

• It helps retain heat in winter and stay cool in summer

• It requires more energy to function