All Sustainability articles – Page 161
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NewsSolutions tending to zero
Architect Feilden Clegg Bradley has been granted permission for this tower on a development billed as “the most environmentally advanced in the UK”.
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NewsLivingstone’s green offensive
Radical plans to improve the capital’s building stock were unveiled this week by London mayor Ken Livingstone.
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Agency warns that eco revolution is essential
Sir John Harman, chairman of the Environment Agency, has warned the industry that its step-by-step approach to sustainability is no longer good enough and radical change in the design of housing is essential.
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NewsWWF veteran to head UK Green Buildings Council
Paul King has been appointed chief executive of the new sustainability group
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NewsCutting carbon in existing homes to cost billions
Expert claims £13.5bn-a-year spend needed to reduce carbon footprint of completed stock
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NewsBetter regs body urges delay of energy ratings
The Better Regulation Commission calls on ministers to delay implementation of home energy performance certificates
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Davis Langdon moves to fill sustainability skills gap
Consultant introduces training for all technical workers as number of green projects rises
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NewsCPA calls for cheap land for eco homes
Association challenges government to demonstrate its eco credentials
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CommentNeutral ground
The plans to make all new homes carbon-neutral by 2016 are still taking shape, but what legal framework is in place to drive home the sustainable message?
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NewsWorld's biggest wave farm moves step closer
Project in Orkney will receive £4.4m from the Scottish government and will have 3MW capacity
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NewsThames Estuary wind farm gets green light
The Greater Gabbard wind farm will generate enough electricity for 415,000 homes
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NewsM&S to launch debut eco store in Bournemouth
Willmott Dixon appointed main contractor on Reid Architecture-designed refurbishment
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FeaturesFloor-standing condensing gas boiler
Boiler manufacturer Potterton has launched a floor-standing condensing gas boiler with an integrated hot water cylinder.
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NewsBioRegional beats Dunster to zero-carbon project
Developer wins chance to build London’s first zero-carbon development in the Royal Docks
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NewsRogers: Government lacks direction on sustainability
New Green Building Council head questions renewables targets and urges BREEAM use
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NewsCrest wins showpiece zero carbon scheme in Docklands
Ken Livingstone hands Crest Nicholson consortium a showpiece zero carbon scheme at Gallion's Reach in London's Docklands
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NewsSimms: Treasury is unsustainable
Former Carillion boss accuses Brown's department of holding back environmentally-friendly procurement
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NewsHousebuilders set zero carbon challenge
English Partnerships launches a zero carbon design competition for housebuilders
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NewsManufacturers launch zero carbon body
The Low and Zero Carbon Technologies Group will look at how manufacturers can contribute to zero carbon homes in 2016