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FeaturesThe new waste minimisation guide explained
Recycling advisory group Wrap has released a guide on using materials from demolished buildings to build those repalcing them. Its head of waste minimisation talks us through the new document
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FeaturesEco-towns analysed
好色先生TV analysis: Brown鈥檚 Big Idea on becoming prime minister was to build 10 towns on 10 new sites. But it seems developers are using the eco-towns to add spoilers, fog lamps and go-faster stripes to schemes that have already been rejected.
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FeaturesThe block buster
The UK has been slow to embrace the use of aerated clay blocks as an alternative to traditional cavity walls. But as well as having the edge on speed, they come with impeccable green credentials, says Stephen Kennett. Could they be the next big thing?
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FeaturesSolar thermal panels
Velux has launched a solar hot water system. It includes a complete solar array, dual coil solar hot water tank, flexible flow and return pipes, underfelt sealing collars and safety mixer valves.
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FeaturesNatural ventilation
Monodraught had launched its Sola-Boost Residential natural ventilation system.
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Dual-flush WCs
Impulse Bathrooms has introduced its Tribune Suite of close coupled, dual flush WCs.
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Photovoltaics and solar thermal tiles
The largest installation of Solarcentury鈥檚 Complete Solar Roof is nearing completion in Rotherham.
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Water flow regulators
Cottam & Preedy has introduced a starter pack for its patented multi-isolation valve, which offers water-saving potential in domestic applications.
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Ground investigation
Geotechnical consultant Soil Mechanics has developed a test cell that will allow the thermal properties of soil to be determined more efficiently and effectively.
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Flexible insulation for metal cladding
Euroclad has launched an adjustable spacer for its metal roofing and cladding system.
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Low-flow showers
Deva has launched a shower system that it says can halve the amount of water used by a conventional system.
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Smart radiators
Jaga Heating Products has launched the Oxygen radiator, the latest addition to its Dynamic Boost Effect series.
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FeaturesA hint of lime
Lime Technology was set up in 2002 as a spin-off from conservation specialist IJP 好色先生TV Conservation.
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FeaturesThe Foster factor
The great man鈥檚 success is the result of a lot more than his ability to design buildings. Indeed, he has a whole repertoire of accomplishments, from uncanny persuasiveness to ruthless efficiency.
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FeaturesName that stadium
Choose your favourite nickname for the London Olympic stadium: the zoetrope, Hula Hoop, tambourine, dog bowl or vol au vent
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12 disciples
We found a dozen people who鈥檇 worked with Foster or his former partner Richard Rogers on their way to becoming celebrated architects in their own right, and asked them what they鈥檇 learned from following the way of the lords
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FeaturesCountry focus: Poland
Despite the exodus of native workers since the country joined the EU, Poland鈥檚 economy and construction market have gone from strength to strength. Marcin Klammer of EC Harris reports
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FeaturesChoose wisely
Architects 鈥� even those of the stature of Lord Foster of Thames Bank 鈥� have to start somewhere, and that means entering architectural competitions. But deciding whether they will lead to a meal ticket or a miserable end is where things get tricky.
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