Sustainability news
Climate watchdog slams government's energy policy
Committee on Climate Change warns green energy construction projects set to dry-up unless policy changes made
MPs slam 'opaque' Green Deal
MPs have criticised the government’s lack of definite goals for its flagship Green Deal scheme.
Government doubles renewable heat subsidies
Renewable Heat Premium Payment increases to help boost industry while another government scheme is delayed
Atkins helps GSK HQ achieve green standard
Consultant Atkins work on GlaxoSmithKline’s new headquarters in Philadelphia has helped the building achieve double LEED platinum certification.
Morgan Sindall gets go-ahead for UK's 'greenest building'
Building to meet both Passivhaus and BREEAM Outstanding standards
Wates switches teams in £200m Green Deal race
Exclusive: Contractor joins with British Gas after original partner Npower drops out of the Newcastle contest, with race down to two teams
Homebuyers wary of Green Deal debts
Survey finds home buyers are unwilling to take on Green Deal debts
Sustainable case studies
Sustainability issues
Making waves
Richard McCarthy: The Green Deal may have got off to an unsteady start but, by working with government, the industry can still turn it into a success
Sustainable products
Roof insulation
Knauf Insulation’s Earthwool® mineral wool insulation range is now being specified as part of RoofSpace Solutions’ RoofSpace I-Roof system
Recycled paving
Hanson Formpave says its EcoGranite Aquasett paving contains up to 77% recycled content
Ultra efficient air-to-water heat pumps
Daikin has launched a new range of domestic air-to-water heat pumps
Movers & makers: Sustainability
A round up of news from manufacturers regarding sustainability products
Sustainability costs
Sustainability: European housing
Phil Birch of Sweett Group reviews recent research by the Energy Bill Revolution campaign to assess what it is going to take to turn the UK into the energy efficiency champion of Europe
Ecobuild 2013
Video: Is there a future for nuclear?
Former government chief scientific advisor Professor King explains what we need to do if we want to keep the lights on
Video: Is BIM the saviour of sustainable design?
Experts discuss the benefits that BIM can bring in terms of sustainability as well as efficiency
Passivhaus
Is there a place for Passivhaus in the UK?
NHBC director and Zero Carbon Hub chief executive Neil Jefferson questions whether the UK is as suitable for Passivhaus homes as its continental neighbours
Sustainability comment
The right noises
Government ministers have announced their good intentions at Ecobuild but they need to convince us all that they have an integrated green policy
The realities of green refurbishment
Some lessons learnt after the exhausting task of making a clapped out Victorian house energy efficient
