Mel Starrs
CommentDeepest green credentials
The Living Building Challenge provides the opportunity to hit the highest conceivable sustainability targets
CommentHow should green building labelling work?
The success of the newly launched BREEAM for Domestic Refurnishment scheme depends on finding a balance between admin costs and a large enough market
CommentWe need a zero carbon definition now,
Mr ShappsProjects are going ahead with little idea of how they will meet the zero carbon standard when they are built in four years time
CommentWhy all the outrage over the 'conservatory tax'?
Misunderstanding, emotion over taxes and a lack of knowledge about the Green Deal have contributed to a bad public image for consequential improvements
CommentNew refurbishment funding is a missed opportunity for energy efficiency
A pot of £70m is being distributed to bring empty properties into use - and what better opportunity to undertake a deep low carbon retrofit?
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
CommentMy digital life … Mel Starrs
This tech-savvy associate director carries both an iPhone and Blackberry but would rather communicate over a meal and glass of red wine