All Sustainability articles – Page 152
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NewsFour-bed houses average 'E' energy rating
First figures released on performance of houses as part of new Home Information Packs
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Mouchel Parkman releases software to slash energy costs for water firms
Consultant teams up with engineering firm Derceto to introduce technology that can save energy bills by up to 15%
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CommentThe zero game
We need to reach an understanding of what we mean by a zero-carbon home. Until then, the debate will continue to be governed by politics and hot air
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NewsA design for Life
Cartwright Pickard Architects has unveiled this design for the Life:House to meet the demand for more sustainable and affordable housing.
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NewsFoster backs drawing campaign
Professionals get behind event encouraging the neglected art of sketching, complete with sustainable design contest
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Eco-trails for south London planned
Sustainability group Sponge is offering two walks as part of the London Open House weekend
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NewsIreland closes renewables grant scheme
Government to launch new phase of Greener Homes scheme, while Northern Ireland launches its own scheme
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NewsEdward Cullinan botanical building starts on site
Multi-purpose visitor centre at Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden will showcase renewable energy
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NewsClinton to headline green event
Former president to deliver keynote speech at environmental conference in Chicago in November
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NewsLivingstone launches green office makeover plan
London mayor seeking firms to audit and offer sustainable solutions for major buildings
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NewsLondon's green buildings open doors
Capital's Open House weekend includes a host of sustainable projects
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Norway opens eco-prison
Solar panels installed and food produced on site in new facility near Oslo
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NewsHousebuilders slam new space and energy standards
HBF warns government that proposed housing standards will lower the value of public land
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Bucknall wins wildlife project
Rider Levett Bucknall has won contracts on two conservation and regeneration projects valued at more than £67m.
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CommentFrankly, it was all a waste of energy
After watching two assessors make a right dog’s dinner of measuring the energy performance of his house, Jeff Howell suspects a little extra training may be in order
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NewsThe code level six house
Here's an attempt to put in practice what is currently nothing more than dream for most housebuilders - a new property that meets the A grade of the new Code for Sustainable Homes, level six
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NewsCIRIA launches flood risk information network
The construction information and research body is receiving support from the Environmental Agency, Defra, and the DCLG.
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Government to assess second Thames barrier
Study launched into new £20bn barrier, amid fears that the existing system is not enough to hold back future floods
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NewsCut council tax to boost renewables, says think tank
New Local Government Network says council tax rebates and more relaxed planning laws would encourage take up of microgeneration