As with many grand or stately homes in the UK, the original heating systems of Belton House in Grantham and Swan House in Boston were rather antiquated and inefficient. But the National Trust, who owns both of these Lincolnshire properties, have recently completed green energy makeovers for both buildings. Belton House now has an advanced […]

The Association for the Conservation of Energy warned this week that government cuts have cut the budgets for energy-efficiency schemes in half. Slightly more than “500 million in government funds has been set aside for the schemes, compared to over “1 billion in 2009, while the well-subscribed Warm Front scheme will go entirely after the New Year. […]

Supporters of underfloor heating have long championed it not just because of its energy-efficiency, but also because it can lead to a healthier home. What’s the substance behind the healthiness claims? Underfloor heating is beneficial to asthma sufferers, because it warms rooms evenly, meaning that air does not move around as much and does not […]

The National Trust reported this week that one of its most popular Lincolnshire attractions has been given an energy-efficient makeover, complete with smart energy monitoring and underfloor heating. Belton House in Grantham, built in 1685-88, has long suffered from a heating system befitting its times, but now it can boast a highly eco-friendly environmental control system installed under […]

An Oxfordshire farmer has caused countryside lobbyists to rise up in anger over his plans for a new wind turbine. John Laming already lives in a highly energy-efficient eco-house, with ground source heat pumps powering his underfloor heating and rain harvesters, but he also wants the 20-foot high 15kw wind turbine to provide power for heat units on his […]

Lakeside in Portsmouth has just got a new nursery, which is hoping to set a new standard in energy-efficiency and the use of renewables. The low-carbon nursery doesn’t need radiators, as its heating is controlled via an air source heat pump which transforms heat from the outside air into energy for the underfloor heating system throughout. Lighting is also […]

Terra Therma has been appointed as the official distributors for Samsung ECO air source heat pumps in Essex, Kent, Herts, East Sussex and London. The Samsung range offers an unrivalled level of performance and reliability, whilst offering customers significant energy efficiency savings. The Samsung ECO range of heat pumps is particularly notable since both water […]

Friend’s School in Saffron Walden has benefitted from Terra Therma’s extensive experience in providing underfloor heating systems to educational establishments. Because Terra Therma has installed hundreds of similar systems in schools, colleges and other educational facilities, installation can often be achieved much more quickly than would be possible by a less experienced firm. Terra Therma’s […]

When Daikin approached Terra Therma to assist Millflower Developments on their 117 Wingletye Lane project, it was clear from the outset that they were an open-minded company willing to experiment and invest in new technologies, in order to offer their customers the very best homes possible. At Terra Therma we welcome the chance to work […]

Terra Therma has designed and supplied a bespoke underfloor heating system for the innovative new Archway Heights in London’s Haringey. Specifically designed to maximise the performance of the building’s air source heat pumps, the project’s underfloor heating system is one of many innovative features boasted by Archway Heights. Leading London building services consultants Max Fordham […]