This week we thought we'd share some advice about a few of the snazzy new energy- and water-efficiency technologies that have appeared in recent years - many of which lots of people don't seem to know about (or in many cases, just don't know enough about).

They're not necessarily a substitute for clever house design on their own - but using the right sorts of appliances, fittings and materials can still make a colossal difference though, especially in an existing home. A smaller footprint means big savings on bills too, of course...

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Darcy Wilson
Editor - Build
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