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CommentJust do it: construction needs actions not words
There is no quick fix to developing sustainably but it is possible to live in close proximity to others and still enjoy personal space
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CommentBuilding Talks net zero podcast launches first episode with RIBA’s Simon Allford
Episode 1: RIBA president Simon Allford | Heat and Building Strategy analysed | Net zero jargon-buster: carbon neutral vs net zero carbon
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CommentA welcome strategy – but 30% of homes will still miss the target
The heat and buildings strategy is not radical enough and our approach to energy efficiency remains piecemeal and disjointed, says Stuart Fairlie
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CommentGentle density: good for the planet and for our souls
There is no quick fix to developing sustainably but it is possible to live in close proximity to others and still enjoy personal space
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CommentWe can all make a material difference
Sustainability is more than a selling point. It is now an expectation.
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CommentThere are tough times ahead – but we're not going back to the future
Rising costs and inflation are now inevitable but the economy is better placed to survive than it was in the 1970s, Richard Steer says
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CommentA clear plan can show us the way to net zero
We need a science-based, data-driven strategy to hit our carbon reduction targets
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CommentMake sourcing local materials a building priority
The world’s resources are limited. We must treat them as such.
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CommentDesign flexibly to ensure your project is built to last
Demolishing buildings that have been up for 20 years is the biggest waste of resources
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CommentLabour’s alternative planning proposals
A potentially influential private member’s bill sets out four key changes to planning law, writes Katherine Evans
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CommentSustainability certification can benefit us all
The UK has an exciting opportunity to reset its economy along a sustainable development pathway.
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CommentWe must all measure up to tackle this climate crisis
Accurate measuring of emissions across the entire construction lifecycle requires a concerted effort
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CommentWe need to be doing more with less
Make green infrastructure integral to your plan and reap the environmental, economic and social benefits
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CommentNet zero is a huge challenge – and a massive opportunity
Retrofitting the nation’s homes will require one of the largest industrial efforts this country has attempted in peacetime. Are we ready, asks Hannah Vickers
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CommentPlant more trees in the right places
Make green infrastructure integral to your plan and reap the environmental, economic and social benefits
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CommentTraditional methods can still be most effective
Consider the whole picture when choosing the most environmentally-friendly materials
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CommentClosing the performance gap is crucial
Careful monitoring post-construction can shrink the difference between modelled and actual energy performance
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CommentThe heat pump grant is welcome – but £5,000 is not enough
The government has set a bold target, but it may need to do more to persuade homeowners and industry that it is worth the investment, says Darren Snaith
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CommentWe need to keep a closer eye on prices
Better tracking and forecasting will help us ride the materials cost rodeo. But don’t forget that prices are just one factor in project success
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CommentAn annual carbon budget
If a developer cannot achieve net zero targets, then they should have to reduce what is built or pay for offsetting