All Sustainability articles – Page 155
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Barratt to build zero-carbon ‘Green House’
The housebuilder will build the Gaunt Francis-designed home at the BRE's Innovation Park
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Biodiesel firm to float on AIM
Public listing will fund second plant in Ellesmere Port to convert animal fat into energy
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Egret West unveils eco-science park - images
Brown roofs and public green spaces make it one of the country's first environmentally sustainable business parks
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Developers face squeeze over green standards
Developers may have to accept lower margins, as they will probably be unable to pass on the higher cost of meeting environmental construction standards, says Savills.
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Guidance launched for green roofs
NHBC's guides for housebuilders examine green roofs and microgeneration technology for new homes
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Southwark fixes 6kW wind turbine to council block
Pilot study will reveal whether wind power will be viable for billion pound regeneration of Elephant and Castle
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Yvette Cooper launches first zero carbon house at Offsite 2007
Housing minister calls for for a 'complete revolution' in housing design and build as she unveils exemplar scheme
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Kelly confirms August start for Hips
Government confirms plans to roll out Hips on August 1 despite fears over a lack of energy inspectors
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Portcullis House’s carbon footprint revealed
MP’s office emits 537 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year according to new figures
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The right tool for the job
How many recycled products have you specified on that project? how could you use more? wrap’s recycled content toolkit can tell you. Here, three users explain how it works
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Follow the team leader
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV users are getting used to recycling their waste, but what about the people who construct it? British land is one client that knows the benefits from meeting sustainability targets and feels a responsibility to take a lead
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Good day at the office
A Georgian warehouse that is being refurbished as low-carbon offices is to be opened to the public during this year’s Architecture Week.
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GLA to trial hydrogen cells at flagship green office
London agency reveals its technology for the future after failure of wind turbines
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Better by design
Designing out waste at the very start saves time and money, and it’s green
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Behind the wall
Her majesty’s prisons are already great at recycling. now they’re setting ambitious targets on waste reduction and building materials
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Stay ahead of the rules and regs
Construction might be ahead of the game, but with waste mired in a legal minefield, make sure you know what your obligations are By Joe Griffiths, a partner in Manches
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Dazzling achievement
Martin Spring heads to the Wirral to see how Wallasey’s pioneering solar school is holding up, 46 years after it was built. Then, on page 50, find out how the 21st century does solar in the first of a series on renewable technologies
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A look inside Terminal 5
Progressive waste management at The largest construction site in europe could make a huge dent in the industry’s waste footprint. was the opportunity missed at T5, or did it blaze a trail?
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HIPs U-turn forces energy assessor out of business
Energy-assessors.com claims two-month HIPs delay will cost group £500,000 in revenue
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Nigel Lawson attacks government climate change policy
Lord Lawson says that the proposed Cimate Change Bill will harm Britain's economy