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Project Code [2012-ET-CP-38]
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Project title
DfE for Timber Frame
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Cygnum Timber Frame Ltd
Lead Applicant
Tina Teahan
Project Abstract
The primary benefit is in increasing the overall proportion of housing stock using cellulose as insulaton, from 20% to 80%. In Cygnum's case alone, this will save 156 Tonnes CO2 / year, will recyle 486 tonnes of waste paper and avoid up to 4M MJ/year embodied energy. It will also encourage potential house owners to judge the cost of ownership from an overall life-cycle perspective rather than an up-front purchase price. Specifically for Cygnum, the project will give it a significant marketing edge, particularly in relation to public contracts, especially schools, in the UK, which is a potentially valuable niche.
Grant Approved
�40,000.00
Research Hub
Cleaner Production - Green Enterprise - Innovation and Demonstration
Initial Projected Completion Date
24/01/2014