All Sustainability articles – Page 73
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NewsEcobuild: UKGBC declares war on wasteful non-doms
Manifesto calls on government to force improvement in energy efficiency of non-domestic buildings
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NewsKnotweed under attack as biologists release killer beetles
Government gives go-ahead for Japanese Knotweed's natural predator to be released into the UK
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NewsFirst images: Brookfield's Elephant & Castle tower takes shape
Building goes on site at London's tallest residential tower, nicknamed 'the razor', and finds out about the challenges created by its three integrated wind turbines
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NewsThe eco-refurb that could save homeowner £28,000 over 25 years
Keepmoat’s Mark Sapola on the green makeover of a three-bed home in Bristol
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NewsLack of engineers could scupper renewables revolution
Sunday Times says 60,000 heating engineers are interested in fitting renewable energy devices but are put off by the three-year certification process
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NewsEcobuild video: David Strong on greening existing housing stock
Chief executive of Inbuilt talks to Building about the government's Pay as You Save initiative
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NewsDefra's Lion House triumphs at BREEAM awards
First building to be awarded post-construction 'Outstanding' rating heads green heroes at Ecobuild ceremony
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NewsUKGBC: Buildings must be forced to improve efficiency
Green body's manifesto backs manditory refurb of worst performing non-domestic buildings
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NewsBuilding launches Passivhaus discussion group
Forum will host debates, shared experiences and advice on the green building standard
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NewsGovernment unveils plans to green existing homes
Warm Homes, Greener Homes strategy aims to cut emissions from UK homes by 29% in 10 years
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NewsBuilding seeks views on Code for Sustainable Homes
Discussion forum offers opportunity to put your opinions to policymakers
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FeaturesPV roof tiles
Redland is launching five photovoltaic roof tiles for the housebuilding market to take advantage of the government’s recently announced feed-in tariffs
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Natural insulation
Second Nature is launching EdenBloc35, a patented, low-density rigid insulation that is suitable for roofs and walls
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Green roofs
Lindum is launching the Biodiverse Green Roof Mat, a pre-grown vegetative layer designed to offer an alternative to pure sedum blankets
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Floor coverings
Floor covering specialists South East Coatings will be launching several products
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Building pathology: Wind turbines
The output, reliability and lifespan of wind turbines varies widely depending on a number of factors. Peter Mayer of BLP Insurance talks us through them