All Ecobuild articles – Page 6
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NewsPoor planning and design contributed to riots, report finds
Leading architect Irena Baumann says regeneration of city centres has created a visable wealth gap
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NewsCameron pledges new Garden Cities
Prime minister says planning reform will allow new communities but tighten green belt controls
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NewsCoalition urged to budget for green growth
UK Green Building Council will use Ecobuild to call on the government to boost green agenda
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NewsMajor energy firms lobby for delay to Green Deal
Industry fears ‘soft launch’ will undermine the energy efficiency scheme from the outset
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NewsDelegates to build latest Shuttleworth design … in Lego
Ecobuild offers chance for hands-on experience with Make Architects founder’s Bamboo Village
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NewsBook your place to see Building at Ecobuild
We’ll be showcasing our new headquarters as part of a packed programme of Ecobuild events
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NewsMorrell: No government u-turn on green agenda
Paul Morrell says, despite appearances, government not abandoning commitment to sustainability
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CommentWhat will the world look like in 2050?
The built environment may not look radically different in the future but major change is needed to meet sustainability demands - and we need a plan now
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FeaturesTop 50 rising stars of sustainability
We meet the construction industry’s green trailblazers
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NewsRenewable Heat Incentive off to slow start
Less than 1% of the renewable capacity required this year signed-up in first three months
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NewsClimate change could render modern buildings 'obsolete'
RICS calls for resilience to climate change to be factored into building valuations
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FeaturesProduct launches at Ecobuild: Next generation
Products for the sustainable built environment are getting thinner, more gas-tight, more efficient and longer lasting. Here’s a preview of some of the new launches to be unveiled at Ecobuild, from PV to underground storage
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FeaturesDrivers of eco design
What will drive sustainable construction in 2012? Early indications suggest that regulations, corporate responsibility and energy consumption will all play major roles - and that this could be the year that the gap between a building’s predicted and actual performance is scrutinized. Andy Pearson reports
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FeaturesCould a style makeover tempt homeowners to the Green Deal?
The government’s Green Deal needs to retrofit around 600,000 homes a year - but it seems unlikely that current incentives can persuade enough people to make alterations to their homes. Ike Ijeh asks if the promise of a style makeover could be a more effective way to win over homeowners
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FeaturesThe power of collaborative consumption
Today’s technology and the recession are driving a revived sense of community as we share, rent and trade possessions. Writer and ecobuild speaker Rachel Botsman talks to Nick Jones about the power of ‘collaborative consumption’
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NewsBuilding owners doing bare minimum for energy changes
Building owners are preparing to do either the minimum or nothing to meet new energy efficiency standards
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FeaturesGeoengineering: Space age solutions
Governments admit they have failed to reduce our co2 emissions, so now geoengineering could be our only option to counteract climate change. Andy Pearson explains how this could involve anything from covering deserts with reflective surfaces to putting a shield for the earth in space. Illustration by Philip Veall
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FeaturesEcobuild 2012: Spotlights
From solar powered transport to timber structures and the latest in urban design, Ecobuild is showcasing the very best in sustainability. So what’s taking centre stage this year? Andy Pearson reports
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CommentDoes Part L 2013 spell death for renewables?
A focus on building fabric instead of renewables is the most cost effective approach for housing, says Mel Starrs