Gerald Cole

Former launch of SelfBuild & Design magazine, columnist, novelist and screenwriter (author of 'Gregory's Girl' and 'Build Your Own Brick House').

[Gerald Cole @GeraldCole7]

Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training https://t.co/uq2z8sjMcg via @UKChange

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Save Audio Drama at the BBC - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/VVy3x7dhQz via @Change

[Complete Fiction Pictures @FictionComplete]

Buy milk. Ring mum. Dodge zombies (again).

Today marks 20 years since the release of #shaunofthedead in the UK. And it will be returning to cinemas later this year to celebrate! Full details to follow soon.

In the meantime, go to the Winchester and have a nice cold pint.

[ALCS @ALCS_UK]

Short thread that we RELATE to 🧵👇

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HVP Magazine - Kensa unveils compact Shoebox NX ground source heat pump https://t.co/zXq6NZOLqB

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@G_B_Store Very useful info

[21° @weare_21degrees]

At this time of year, we all have to dry our clothes indoors, but how does it affect the health of our home? And can dehumidifiers help? Our MVHR Technical Support Specialist, Anna-Marie, gives her thoughts in our latest blog. Read it here: https://t.co/4I5gQbP0xI

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@Houseplanhelp The EPC on my highly insulated Norwegian timber frame self build gave an E energy efficiency rating and recommended adding cavity wall and underfloor insulation and high heat retention storage heaters. When I offered to explain the construction the assessor declined the offer.

[Double Glazing Funding @FundingDouble]

No Change To U-Values In Future Homes Standard https://t.co/bxCjINmmKR

[George Monbiot @GeorgeMonbiot]

3. Refitting is far more expensive, disruptive and difficult than building homes right in the first place. It's the mother of false economies. Shoddy homes are being built not for our benefit, but to allow the construction industry (a major sources of Tory funds) to cut corners.

[George Monbiot @GeorgeMonbiot]

1. This is the only radiator in our house. We haven't turned it on yet, or used any other heating source. Yet we are always warm. Why? Because this house (which we rent) was built almost to passive house standards. Our bodies/cooking/appliances are sufficient to heat it. 🧵

[Gerald Cole @GeraldCole7]

@BenAdamSmith Ben, for traditional brick and block construction I'd suggest 'Build Your Own Brick House' (Crowood Press), partly because it follows the timeline of a build - what to do, when and employing whom - which I haven't seen anywhere else, but mainly because I'm the shameless author.

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[Andrew Sissons @ACJSissons]

I’m at the launch of Retrofit West over lunch today - a new retrofit support service from the @WestofEnglandCA.

The aim is to “make retrofitting as easy as getting a new bathroom or kitchen” says Mayor Dan Norris.

But says he needs more money (to @Ed_Miliband in the audience)

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Love the thought of future nappy valleys being built - at least partly - of pre-loved nappies. https://t.co/Sf2fw0ckoq

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Labour and Lib Dems can win big by calling out the Brexit mess | Alastair Campbell https://t.co/9uMVCqgVXA

[House Planning Help @Houseplanhelp]

We talk about Passivhaus so often that we forget you might be just starting your self build journey!

So here is a beginner's guide to the #Passivhaus standard.

https://t.co/C9uctUu7Zs

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