All Sustainability articles – Page 167
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Crest invests in Scottish sustainable housing
Crest Nicholson announces major new sustainable residential development in Scotland
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BRE launches EcoHomes for existing homes
EcoHomes XB aims to encourge greener refurbishment and could be mandatory within two years
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Government's estate to go carbon neutral
Government building estate will go carbon neutral by 2012 as Labour pledges to cut carbon emissions 30% by 2020.
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Tool for mass eco homes
EcoHomes XB claims to help support the building of environmentally friendly mass housing
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Government under fire over water in tough Lords report
The government faced fresh pressure this week to cut its housing growth plans in the South-east after the publication of a House of Lords report.
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Housebuilders raise alarm over cost of sustainable code
House Builders Association tells planning minister Cooper of concerns that land supply will be undermined
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An abominable attitude
If you think saving the planet is not the responsibility of either the construction industry or UK plc, think again. Everybody has a part to play - including you and me
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Water plans inadequate in new communities
Government departments come under fire for not allowing for water shortages on future developments.
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Green Londoners may get tax incentives
People with eco-friendly homes who recycle their waste could pay less council tax.
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Barratt: Give us cheap land and we'll build green houses
David Pretty calls on the government to cut cost of its sites by 25% to pay for eco-friendly technologies in homes.
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Clients slam London mayor's ‘over-ambitious' energy plan
Plan to double the amount of on-site renewable energy to 20% criticised by both clients and green lobby
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Projects update: Sustainability
With companies falling over themselves to introduce sustainable technology into their schemes, research into what's possible seems increasingly to be the name of the game
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Wind power to light up London
The Greater London Authority and Transport for London are in talks to station a series of wind turbines along the Thames
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Every little helps
There are a million tiny things that we can do to safeguard the future of our planet - so don't dismiss them just because you might not be around to care
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Pilot estate brings sustainability to the suburbs
Architect Feilden Clegg Bradley has designed a scheme that could provide a model for a new generation of sustainable suburban housing estates.
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Madelin calls for national rules on renewables
Leading regeneration specialist Roger Madelin has called for tougher laws to govern the use of renewable energy in large schemes.
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Call for offices to cut carbon
RIBA president Jack Pringle has called for the British Council of Offices to cut carbon emissions by imposing tougher energy efficiency standards.
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Developers call for low-cost private homes subsidy
British Property Federation report urges merged English Partnerships and Housing Corporation to widen funding
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Dunster set to build 1000 eco homes a year in London
GLA in negotiations with BedZed architect Bill Dunster to roll out 1000 zero-carbon homes on a yearly basis