All Sustainability articles – Page 153
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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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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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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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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
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Shortlist is announced for first zero-carbon village in Bristol
English Partnerships (EP) is a step closer to building its first village of zero-carbon homes with the announcement of the shortlisted developers and architects.
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NewsIndustry called in to prevent repeat of flooding crisis
Defra commissions consultant Entec to devise flood-proofing strategy
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Green ratings for fit-outs
Faber Maunsell, the RICS and refurbishment specialist Skansen are to launch a green ratings system for fitting out commercial properties.
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CommentA lesson in realism
Generating 60% of our schools’ energy from on-site renewable sources may sound like a great idea, but the figures don’t add up. Bill Watts takes today’s maths class
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NewsGreen construction costs massively overestimated, survey claims
Study finds professionals misjudging sustainable budgets and underestimating carbon footprint of buildings
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NewsHousing plans will erode green belts, study warns
Two million homes in Gordon Brown's housing plan would need to be built on undeveloped land or green-belt sites says report
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NewsGovernment seeking to change green planning rules
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears recruits Entec to change renewable energy planning permissions for businesses
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Carbon Challenge eco-village shortlist announced
Seven nominees are announced in competition to achieve Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes
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Tough energy target for BSF
At least 60% of the energy for every new English secondary school to come from renewables
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Eddie Shah sets up eco housebuilder
Eddy Shah, the former press tycoon, has set up a housebuilding firm aimed at delivering low-cost sustainable homes.
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Green technology firm finds a warm welcome on stock market
Nviro Cleantech, an investor in green technology and environmental consultant, has listed on the alternative investment market.
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NewsSign 2016 Commitment, says Yvette Cooper
Housing minister urges housebuilders to sign 2016 Commitment to zero carbon housing
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NewsBRE makes £1.77m profits
Chairman Simms hails establishment's past year as "one of the best" a decade after becoming private company