All Sustainability articles – Page 54
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NewsGovernment U-turn on green energy policy
Chancellor understood to have blocked plans to roll out display energy certificates to private sector
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FeaturesParty conference season: Rate my policy
Party conference season is upon us and this year the agenda is more relevant to construction than ever. Building looks at the likely policies to emerge and invites you to keep tally of their impact on the industry
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NewsGreen Deal is not properly incentivised, say top bosses
Two-thirds of chief executives surveyed claim government is not doing enough to promote scheme
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NewsEco standards at risk at flagship zero carbon scheme
Designs for exemplar Barratt housing project may be watered down despite £7.4m government funding
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FeaturesTriple glazing: Clear technology
Triple glazing is no longer the preserve of environmental zealots, it has become a practical and accessible way to reduce energy loss in buildings and hit environmental targets. Building guides you through the market and latest developments
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NewsOnly 31 homes reach code level 6
However, 29,205 homes have been completed to level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes
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FeaturesThe iCon centre: the beginning of something beautiful
These days, ’green building’ is often synonymous with ’ugly architecture’. One project trying to prove otherwise is the iCon Innovation Centre in Northamptonshire. With a carbon footprint of only 12.2kg/m2 and a bold architectural identity, is this a sign of a new era for eco?
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NewsDavis Langdon to advise on £2bn Turkish eco-town
News comes as Aecom plans to grow European business
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NewsBRE to launch Passivhaus design competition
Winning design for semi-detached homes will be built at the BRE’s Innovation Park
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NewsArcadis bags Environment Agency role
Consultant brought on board to help manage flood risk and waterways management
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NewsNearly half of householders turn down Green Deal in trial
Pilot scheme in Sutton was unsuccessful
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FeaturesTop of the class: Passivhaus school design
A primary school in Exeter won’t win any architectural awards, but is earning gold stars in zero-carbon and Passivhaus design. Thomas Lane swots up on how to deliver a low-energy building on a budget
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FeaturesBrettstapel envelope: The natural choice
Getting planning permission to build a house in the stunning Scottish Borders requires a sensitive design, which is why architect Gaia specified a wooden Brettstapel envelope for this project
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NewsGreen Building Council launches training Task Group
The UK-GBC says it will provide leadership and co-ordination in sustainability training and education
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CommentWhy PV panel installations fail
The feed-in tariff will see an explosion in solar PV installations but no current standard can mean a wrong specification and a leaking roof
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NewsHalf of homeowners reject 'Green Deal' in trial
Householders in South London tiral rejected Green Deal-style scheme despite promise of long-term savings
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NewsShoddy solar panel installation leading to roof leaks
NHBC warns of problems arising from adverse UK weather
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FeaturesPost occupancy: Is your green makeover really so green?
Do low energy buildings really deliver results? Last month, Thomas Lane found two new-build offices that failed to live up to all their green credentials. Here, he reveals if two refurbished offices performed any better
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NewsGS Solar bags £4m IKEA solar panel deal
Chinese manufacturer will install 39,000 PV panels on the rooftops of 10 UK stores