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  Practical guide: How to prevent energy loss at design stage Building owners and landlords are increasingly looking for a property that is cheap to run as well as comfortable to live or work in. It’s a great way of protecting against the future. Below is the guide to prevent energy loss at the design stage Right calculations Good design detail starts with the energy loss calculation, considering thermal bridges as well as plane elements of the construction. These take the form of repeating bridges, such as mortar joints and timber studs, and nonrepeating bridges such as junctions with walls and the roof, floors and windows. Effective barriers Once the scale of the challenge is established, tackling energy loss is not just a matter of insulation quality. It’s about creating…