All Sustainability articles – Page 113
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NewsWind turbines at Elephant still possible, says Southwark ...
... but they won't produce 'satisfactory' power replies BRE
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NewsFlint labels eco-town legal challenge 'spurious'
Housing minister dismisses claims that new green settlements will bypass planning laws
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Council leaders warn eco-towns face legal challenge
Local Government Association says government approach is flawed and could create grounds for judicial review
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NewsZero-carbon houses cost up to £47,000 more to build
First government Code level six figures show varied extra budgets to achieve zero carbon for different housing types
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NewsMakin wins approval for Manchester's first zero-carbon flats
Moylan Homes' sustainable city-centre housing development will be green in more ways than one
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NewsLondon wind turbine underperforms according to study
Elephant & Castle Proven unit produce just over a half of predicted energy during trial amounting to 150 tonnes of CO2
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Swedish scheme sets standard for eco conferencing
Stockholm hotel and conference centre provides test case for Nordic eco-labelling
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NewsOff-shore wind set to create 30,000 jobs in North-east
Energy minister Malcolm Wicks makes claims as he launches New and Renewable Energy Centre in Northumberland
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Buy-to-let investors face £500m in fines
Get EPCs or face consequences warns National Landlords Association
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NewsMilton Keynes residential scheme includes on-site renewables
McBains Cooper and English Partnerships submit plans for £20m scheme with 10% of homes powered by on-site renewables
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NewsF+G creates expert EPC team
Consultant will also work with the RICS to provide assessment and accreditation services
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NewsUK Greenhouse gas emissions drop 2% from 2006 to 2007
But country will miss 20% reduction targets, Government admits
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NewsXeritown: new sustainable urban complex in Dubai
X-Architects and SMAQ has designed a pedestrian-orientated scheme in Dubailand that is inspired by local nature
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Solar heating
Baxi has worked with Bellway Homes to comply with a late amendment to planning permission for a site of 286 apartments in Fenney Stratford, Buckinghamshire
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NewsMPs: Make quick fixes a priority for green offices
Cross-party group recommends simple measures to cut carbon before complex retrofitting of offices
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What it costs: Thermal insulation
Insulation is an effective way to help meet Building Regulations targets on carbon emission reduction. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans examines the effectiveness of different materials
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Mixed-mode cooling
Passivent has developed a mixed-mode cooling system to help reduce energy use
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BPF: Flood deal puts developers at risk
An agreement between the government and insurers to guarantee insurance cover for developments in areas at risk of flooding is flawed, the British Property Federation has warned.
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NewsTurf-topped terraces: Make Architects
Glasgow council has unveiled plans for a £100m project at Speirs Lock, masterplanned by Make Architects.
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News2016 zero-carbon target cannot be met
Housebuilders will not be able to build zero-carbon homes without a major change in government energy policy, housebuilders have told ministers