All Sustainability articles – Page 132
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Darling reveals 2019 zero-carbon timeline for non-domestic buildings
Budget announcement gets mixed response from industry. UKGBC says it is missing opportunities to improve existing stock
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Government confirms EPC changes
Transitional period introduced which delays the need for a certificate until October for buildings on the market. Response to concerns over the number of assessor
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Masdar HQ to generate its own power during construction
The Abu Dhabi scheme's 72,000 sq m roof to provide power during the build as well as shade for the worker
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UK gets its first degree in sustainable construction
Online BSc based in Highlands hopes to draw professionals from across UK
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Renewable energy lessons from Austria
ESD and Crest Nicholson team up for Austrian energy to learn about renewable energy and passivhaus design
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The windmill makes a comeback on the Sussex coast
Seaford scheme include a 16-metre sail model windmill which will provide power for 15 homes. Developer vows to take on the Nimbies
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Hips for new homes must rate sustainability
Rating against the Code for Sustainable Homes to become compulsory in information packs for new-build properties
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Faithful + Gould green expert on schools - video
Environmental costs expert Sean Lockie, a director at F+G, discuss his firm’s work on lowering the carbon footprint of school buildings
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First BREEAM award for Wales
Pembrokeshire College amongst winners of the first BREEAM Awards for Wales
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Call to extend Heathrow consultation
London Assembley wants government to extend deadline for discussing plans to expand Heathrow airport
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Energy+ promises positive eco-effect
SOM's Paris building produces 20% more energy than it consumes
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English eco towns set to fail, declares Scotland’s minister
Stewart Maxwell says unlike England, developers in Scotland will be unable to resubmit failed bids
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Natural materials on show at Ecobuild
Ecobuild brings a flavour of Morocco (via the West Country) with mud houses
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Minister hints at zero carbon tax reforms in Budget
Phil Woolas, the environment minister, has hinted at changes in stamp duty rules for zero-carbon homes in next week’s budget.
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MP slates brick and concrete
The brick and cement industry is demanding an urgent meeting with Phil Woolas, the environment minister, after he predicted the death of brick and concrete within 30 years.
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BREEAM due for most radical revamp yet in May
An updated version of the UK’s leading environmental standard is to be launched in May, and will introduce some of the most radical changes in its history.
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Blackpool illuminations set to provide shining example
A £200m plan for Blackpool’s annual illuminations to be powered by offshore wind energy is being drawn up by the council.
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UK firms shortlisted to work on £11bn zero-carbon city
Foster + Partners’ Abu Dhabi project looks set to become world’s most sustainable city