Sustainability Focus – Page 7

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Sustainability: European housing

2013-04-11T06:00:00Z

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
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Whole-life carbon: Shopping centres

2013-03-28T00:00:00Z

Our series on whole-life emissions for different building types continues with three 60-year scenarios for a shopping mall
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Community housing in Toxteth

2013-03-26T06:00:00Z

It’s just 32 homes on a small plot in Toxteth, but Habitat for Humanity’s housing project is creating a community of volunteers, trainees and entrepreneurs and bringing hope to an area feeling the brunt of the housing crisis
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Car park of the future

2013-03-22T00:00:00Z

A timber-frame, zero carbon car park. You’ve got to be kidding?
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Sir Terry Leahy: The Other Side of the Checkout

2013-03-01T07:00:00Z

Sir Terry Leahy was one of the industry’s toughest clients as boss of Tesco. Now he’s become an investor in green building technology - and he wants your business
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50 stars of sustainability: M to S

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: S to V

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: J to L

2013-02-28T07:00:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: D to J

2013-02-27T10:22:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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50 stars of sustainability: A to D

2013-02-26T11:09:00Z

Introducing the industry’s freshest talent working in sustainable construction …
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Sustainable Project of the Year

2013-02-22T00:00:00Z

Eight buildings are competing for the title of Sustainable Project of the Year in the 2013 Building Awards. Here’s this year’s shortlist
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How the retail industry is cutting carbon

2013-02-14T06:00:00Z

Ike Ijeh looks at the steps the retail industry is taking to cut the carbon
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Spotlight: Green infrastructure

2013-02-14T06:00:00Z

The government’s focus on renewable energy solutions means that planning ahead is more important than ever. Brian Moone surveys the scene
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Lessons in sustainability

2013-02-12T15:39:00Z

With schools responsible for 50% of local authority carbon emissions, Matt Fulford looks at how simple measures can produce big savings
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Green for Growth: Zero-carbon homes

2013-02-07T07:00:00Z

The industry needs some clarity on carbon reduction targets. Building looks at three examples of low and zero-carbon housing
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Green for Growth: Retrofit

2013-01-30T09:16:00Z

A ring-fenced retrofit programme for public buildings would boost the economy, cut carbon emissions, and even pay for itself. So why isn’t it happening?
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The Green Fifteen

2013-01-29T10:57:00Z

Building meets five new members of sustainability supergroup, the Global Clients Group
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Sustainability: Priority School Building Programme

2013-01-24T07:00:00Z

The Priority School Building Programme could provide opportunities to save money by reducing energy costs. But who will benefit? It depends on what source of data you choose
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Where did it all go wrong?

2013-01-17T07:00:00Z

A week into our Green for Growth campaign, Building looks at why the government has gone cold on the green agenda
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Rooftop agriculture

2013-01-11T00:00:00Z

Building looks at a relatively new movement using green roofs to plant our food