All articles by Thomas Lane – Page 2
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NewsBill Dunster completes first code level six homes
The six Zedfactory homes on sale in Upton meet level six of the Code for Sustainable Homes
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NewsNG Bailey moves into forestry … and finds God
Eco-nunnery is among first clients as M&E firm starts up woodchip business for biomass boilers
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NewsBiomass CHP five times cheaper than using boiler
Heating apartments using combined heat and power fuelled by biomass is much less costly than using individual boilers, says research
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NewsBig changes proposed for SAP energy tool
Calculation could be on monthly basis and may take into account winter thermal mass and air conditioning
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NewsBuilding launches Economist blogs with Budget special
Building has assembled an expert panel of construction economists to bring you no-nonsense analysis of the latest data
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NewsContractor is thrown off Viñoly’s visual arts centre
Colchester council removes Banner Holdings from £26m project, but faces law suit for contract breach
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NewsTenants pay 3% premium for green buildings
RICS survey reveals improving energy performance in US properties is worth the investment
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NewsGypsum waste banned from landfill
Revised regulations demand isolated waste process to prevent production of toxic gas
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FeaturesThe big lift: the 2012 Olympics aquatics centre gets a roof
The Olympic aquatics centre is now being fitted with its lid. Thomas Lane found out how the structure is being assembled
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FeaturesReason to celebrate: a Building Awards preview
It’s easy amid all the gloom to forget what we’ve achieved as an industry over the past few years. The Building Awards are here to remind you and although you’ll have to wait until April to know who the winners are, we think you’ll enjoy this preview
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NewsCabe calls on government to toughen green rules for councils
Cabe report sets out the types of policies needed to create low-carbon cities
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NewsArup launches eco-refurbishment guide
Consultant presents strategy for improving energy efficiency of existing buildings
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NewsBeat the blues with a green day at Ecobuild
There's little sign of recession at the sustainable construction show, with business booming and everybody in good cheer
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NewsQuintain starts recycling revolution at Wembley City
Envac waste recycling system sucks rubbish from homes to central collection point via underground tubes
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NewsTopiary inspires new South Korean community
Dutch architect MVRDV wins competition to design new town for 77,000 people in Gwanggyo near Seoul
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NewsKyu Sung Woo designs student pads for Harvard graduates
American architect designs accommodation for 215 students at the famous Massachusetts university
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FeaturesDubai to tighten up its act on green regulations
Dubai is tackling its poor environmental image with a stronger line on sustainability
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Bankruptcies and job cuts to hit building control sector
Councils and private inspectors face further cutbacks, as Butler & Young closes four offices
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NewsLow housing demand shuts insulation plant
Knauf takes St Helens factory offline after demand from housebuilders drops
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