. It covers the design and construction of sustainable homes.

Construction Technology 

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Written by Ireland’s leading authority on Construction Studies for Leaving Certificate, Trevor Hickey

Completely up to date with current Building Regulations and the Passive House Standard

All you need for the Leaving Certificate exam

 is a textbook from the market-leading author of 

 that comprehensively covers the design and construction of sustainable homes to meet both the Building Regulations and the Passive House Standard.

Construction Technology – Leaving Certificate Construction Studies

 for three types of new houses demonstrating six structural systems

 – the idea that homes must be consciously designed to ensure they perform as required

 – the idea that the long-term impact of every aspect of home design must be considered

The content is divided into three distinct areas with a strong emphasis on design throughout:

 – looks at the bigger picture issues that influence the design of homes, including global and national issues, urban design, rural design and accessibility

 – looks at how a home is built with a particular emphasis on the external envelope

 – looks at how a comfortable indoor environment is created without the need to consume surplus energy

 get students thinking about and working on relevant concepts

 and concepts are highlighted in student-friendly bullet point lists in every chapter

 design and construction methods being used in Ireland and abroad

 of key terms included for easy reference

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 is an experienced examiner, practising teacher of Construction Studies and author of 

. He is also a Certified Passivhaus Consultant with extensive links to the residential construction industry in Ireland and lectures in Construction Studies at the University of Limerick.

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