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15th November 2025, 10-3pm, at NSBRC (Centre open 9am-5pm) Carpenter Oak Self-Builders Day
Stand 58 - National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
15th November 2025, 10-3pm, at NSBRC (Centre open 9am-5pm) Carpenter Oak Self-Builders Day
Stand 58 - National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
We will be attending Carpenter Oak's Self-Builders Day!
Held at the NSBRC in Swindon, on 15th November this event is designed to provide expert guidance for anyone planning a structural timber frame home.
Agenda
10:15: welcome and intro
10:20 -11am: designing your oak frame home with Ben Hancock-Parr, Carpenter Oak architect
11:00-11:30am: self-build planning advice with Mark Doodes, Mark Doodes Planning
11:35-12.15pm: building dreams together - Financing Oak Frame Homes with Carpenter Oak and Build Store Mortgage Services with Tom McSherry
12:15-12:45pm: complimentary lunch
12:45-1:25pm: a self-builder's journey with Leonie Wroe: Building an oak-frame family home in the countryside.
1:30-2:15pm: HEAT PUMP VENTILATION - fresh air, heat recovery, space heating, cooling and hot water - all in one system. Followed by product demonstration on Stand 58 with Andrew Clapton, Total Home Environment
2:20-2:50pm: the build process, understanding the process for oak framed buildings from foundations through to glazing with Dan Wilson, Carpenter Oak.
3-5pm: one-to-one bookable consultations.
**At the end of the day, there will be a prize draw where one lucky winner will take home a bottle of sparkling wine and a beautiful oak chopping board. But that’s not all, there will be several other prizes up for grabs, so make sure you stick around until the very end!**
Our expert will be on hand to discuss energy-efficient heating and ventilation solutions and to answer all your questions. We'll also showcase a *live demo* of our flagship solution the HPV Series providing heat recovery ventilation, space heating, comfort cooling and hot water. Come and see it in action on stand 58!
This is a free event, but registration is required. For more information and to book, visit Carpenter Oak's website here.
Friday 21st November 2025, 10am-16:30pm
Passivhaus Workshop
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
Doors open from 9am-5pm
Friday 21st November 2025, 10am-16:30pm
Passivhaus Workshop
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
Doors open from 9am-5pm
This Passivhaus Workshop is being run in partnership with the Passivhaus Trust and is a FREE event! It will be held at the National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre in Swindon, where there is 67,000 sqft of exhibits from getting self-build finance, plot searching,and foundations all the way through to choosing the right bathroom for your home. There are also full size houses, educational tours and a cafe.
The concept of Passivhaus is to prioritise low energy usage together with high comfort and good indoor air quality in any type of building. We spend almost 70% of our time at home, so buildings play an important part in our health and wellbeing.
If you want the following in your newbuild home, then this is the right event for you:
- comfortable temperatures that are easily maintained whatever the weather using very little energy
- constant fresh filtered air
- 90% reductions in energy needed for heating
- a rigorous quality control process requiring craftsmanship and buildings that are built with care
- a Passivhaus seal of approval guaranteeing certainty of performance
The most successful and cost-effective way of achieving Passivhaus is by incorporating the standard before your designs are complete. It’s also useful if the Passivhaus elements are included in your planning application.
Full timetable of seminars will be available online on the NSBRC website closer to the date of the event.
There will be short breaks for 1:2:1 appointments and guided Passivhaus tours, so make sure to
visit us on stand 58 where we will be exhibiting a live demo of our award-winning HPV Series heat pump ventilation unit OR in the Ask the Expert section for timed one-to-one appointments.
We can answer any questions you have on ventilation and heating solutions generally. We will also be happy to talk through your plans should you bring them with you.
Featuring guided educational tours and real life case studies, this is an event not to be missed by anyone interested in Passivhaus. More information on this workshop and to reserve your FREE tickets, visit the NSBRC website here.
30th January - 1st February 2026
Friday to Saturday: 9am - 5pm, Sunday: 9am- 4pm
NSBRC's January show!
Stand 58 - National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
30th January - 1st February 2026
Friday to Saturday: 9am - 5pm, Sunday: 9am- 4pm NSBRC's January show!
Stand 58 - National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
Total Home Environment will be attending NSBRC's January 2026 show!
There will be three full days of master classes, case studies, seminars, as well as an expert line-up. With over 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest building products and services, this event is perfect for kick-starting your self-build or renovation project.
Our experts will be on stand 58 for 1:1 advice and exhibiting our award winning systems:
- live demo of our HPV Series which is our flagship product, chosen for the Build It Education House at Graven Hill, Bicester
- PKOM 4 (chosen for the SOLCER House)
- Pichler LG350 heat recovery ventilation unit
- live demo of our fantastic BEAM Central Vacuum system.
Do bring your plans with you if you have them and our experts can advise you on your project!
To find out more and to book free tickets visit NSBRC wesbite here
Fancy attending as a VIP?
Why not attend the show as a VIP with NSBRC's new Benchmark membership, offering a bespoke shopping experience for fully committed self builders with exclusive content, access-only facilities when you attend the centre and tailored advice. Find out more and sign up here.
Doors open on both days from 9am to 5pm. With plenty of free parking onsite and a coffee shop for light refreshments!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Open all year round
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5.30pm, Sunday: 10am- 4.30pm
The National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre
Swindon (J16 M4) - Stand 58, Professional Services Hub & attic of Renovation House
Open all year round
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5.30pm, Sunday: 10am- 4.30pm
The National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre
Swindon (J16 M4) - Stand 58, Professional Services Hub & attic of Renovation House
 
Open all year round this department store for self-builders and renovators brings together 67,000sqft of products, services and advice all under one roof. No longer will you be restricted to particular show dates when you can come and see our products. Check out this video on what to expect.No longer will you be fighting crowds… you can wander at your leisure or on a Friday and Sunday there are guided tours of the Renovation House and a Self Build Educational Tour each Saturday. Once you register, you will be given a barcode scanner, to easily request specific information on the products that are of interest to you. Why not bring your architect or builder along as well and whilst relaxing in the café (Open 10am-3pm), discuss the design of your dream home with all the materials to hand?
A typical visit will take about three to four hours and the following exhibits can be visited:
- Plotsearch
- Design Centre
- Finance Centre
- Professional Services Hub
- Trade Village - T.H.E are located at stand 58 (PKOM 4, HPV Series, Pichler LG350 & Beam Central Vacuum)
- Renovation Zone (Beam are located within the Attic Section)
- Special Events & Seminars
- Helpdesk Experts
 LOCATION
Located just off J16 of the M4 at Swindon, the store is open 10am -5.30pm Tuesday to Saturday and until 4.30pm on Sunday. Parking is free and there is overflow parking behind the centre if the front area is full. If you would like to spend more time there over a few days, there are plenty of hotels and guest houses nearby. In addition there is a Coffee Shop on site, serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks.
ENTRY
This is free unless attending a course or turning up at the door for shows. Do bring your own headphones if you want to listen to the audio tour on your smartphone and a mask.
Events of 2025
There are three shows - see separate Event Entries
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ECO WORKSHOPS
Free but booking essential
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These workshops lift the lid on eco issues and cut through the 'greenwash'. Each event has its own theme:
- eco design, planning & sustainability
- building systems & project managment
- heat and energy options
- retrofit eco solutions
We will be attending some of these and available for bookable one-to-one appointments and as part of the Expert Panel, presenting a seminar.
There is more information about this event here.
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PASSIVHAUS
WORKSHOP
Free but booking essential
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The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs in any type of building. In partnership with the Passivhaus Trust You will learn how to do this through building orientation to take advantage of the sun, the right insulative fabrics, airtightness principles, wholehouse heat recovery ventilation for good indoor air-quality and screening to prevent overheating.
There is more information about this event here.
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MARKET DAYS
Free but booking essential
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On the second Friday of each month, you can visit the centre, interact with exhibitors and browse products in a relaxed atmosphere. Every date wll also include a free guided tour of the new educational zone and an opportunity to attend seminars.
There is more information about this event here.
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ASK AN ARCHITECT
Free but booking essential
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) offers the chance of a free personal consultation with an architect to discuss ideas for designing and building your own home, renovating or reconfiguring your existing home, creating extra storage, introducing energy-solutions and adding value in a strictly no obligation 25 minute meeting.
There is more information about this event here.
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GUIDE TO SELF BUILD PROJECTS
£395 inc VAT/person
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 223 4455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
£85/165 inc VAT/person
(virtual/in-person)
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 223 4455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO MANAGING YOUR ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME
£85/£165 inc VAT/person
(virtual/in-person)
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 2234455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO RENOVATION PROJECTS
£165 inc VAT/person
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 2234455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO FINDING LAND & APPRAISING A PLOT
£85/165 inc VAT/person
(Virtual/in-person)
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 2234455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO MANAGING MONEY
£85/165 inc VAT / person
(Virtual/in-person)
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 2234455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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Join NSBRC's exclusive new membership!
The Benchmark membership will provide you with:
- a personal shopping experience, tailored to your needs
- exclusive content on workshops and events
- private consultations
- access to the VIP lounge and events
- financial health check with BuildStore. And more!
Find our more about the membership on the NSBRC website here.
Open All Year Round
Monday- Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10-4pm Elsworth, PassivHaus Show Home
Potton Self Build Show Centre, Mill Lane, Little Paxton, St Neots, PE19 1RG
Open All Year Round
Monday- Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10-4pm Elsworth, PassivHaus Show Home
Potton Self Build Show Centre, Mill Lane, Little Paxton, St Neots, PE19 1RG
If you're interested in building an energy efficient home and want to find out more a do come and visit this unique house.
Potton, the UK's leading self build company has built a new show home which is built to PassivHaus standards on their show home centre in St Neots Cambridgeshire. It's open to the public Monday to Saturday.
To see a time lapse of the build up, please click here.
OUR PRODUCTS
When building such an airtight and well insulated home, some sort of balanced mechanical ventilation is required, without losing heat. Total Home Environment were asked to help.Our systems are naturally hidden within the PassivHaus, however you will be able to see our equipment running, specifically you will be able to see:
- Genvex heat recovery ventilation - unit in plant room, ceiling terminals in the rooms, controller next to the kitchen on the wall and intake and exhaust cowls at the back of the house
- Electrolux central vacuum system - unit in plant room, four vacuum inlet points around the house, a VacPan automatic dustpan in the plinth of the kitchen plinth
- Aero air to water heat pump running the domestic hot water (hot water fromt the taps)
- low grade electric underfloor heating - the controllers for the bathroom, ensuites and 1m strip adjacent to the patio doors.
More information on the Elsworth can be found here and further information our products will be available at the centre.
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