Your Home Pays You Back: The Energy Savings Math
Three fees in. €3,220 to €5,010 in savings out. Here's the honest math on what it costs to live in a NeighbourWood home — and where the numbers come from.
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Thoughts on sustainable housing, net-zero living, and building communities that work for people and planet.
Why We're Buying a Home in Our Own Development
We're purchasing a home in our own pilot at full market rate. Here's why founder conviction isn't a marketing story — it's the structural foundation of the 10:1 Model.
How We Build: Net-Zero Homes to the Highest Standard
BER A1. Passivhaus specification. Heated by the earth, powered by the sun. What goes into a NeighbourWood home and why it matters.
What Is a Woodland Bank?
Permanent native woodland held in trust forever. How the Woodland Bank works, what it generates, and why it matters for homeowners and the planet.
What We Believe — And Why We Published It
Why NeighbourWood published its values and principles publicly, and what transparency means when you're asking people to trust a new model.
The 10:1 Model: Ten Homes, One Hectare, Forever
How NeighbourWood's 10:1 Model connects net-zero homes to permanent native woodland — and why it changes everything about how we build.
The Hidden Costs of Traditional Housing Nobody Talks About
Beyond the mortgage: energy bills, maintenance, and why the cheapest home often costs the most over time.
Net-Zero Homes in Ireland: What They Are and Why They Matter
A comprehensive guide to net-zero housing in Ireland—what it means, how it works, and why it's the future of Irish homes.
Why We're Building NeighbourWood
The story behind NeighbourWood Communities — why we left California to build net-zero woodland communities in Ireland.