All articles by Phil Clark – Page 3
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NewsProperty bosses search for sustainable evidence
Sustainable heads at investor Prupim and developer Hammerson point to the need for hard figures to embed environmentalism in the market
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NewsReport claims CHP has a future
New government research claims that 10% of UK’s electricity can come from CHP generation by the end of 2010
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CommentSlow starters
The construction world isn’t exactly full of bloggers, but if even Sir Terry Farrell is chatting away online these days, it might be time to start taking it all a bit more seriously
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NewsOff-site renewables not a panacea claims Arup expert
Chris Twinn claims demand for large scale renewable energy will outstrip supply at UKBGC Merton Rule debate
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NewsGovernment dithers over Hips rollout
Housing minister offers no definite timetable for one and two-bedroom home packs due to “unusual market conditions”
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Councils can slash carbon emissions claims think-tank
New report claims local government can cut greenhouse gases by 60% by 2025
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NewsAt the coal face
Guardian columnist George Monbiot is furious about a new coal planned in south Wales. He berates the government for forcing the scheme on the local community. So what do the joint developers have to say for themselves?
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NewsWRAP releases new recycled content toolkit
Government-backed body issues new version of Recycled Content Toolkit after input from Cyril Sweett, Davis Langdon and Faithful + Gould
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NewsNew RIBA book offers string of case studies
Sustainable Architecture publication assesses the performance of 45 UK projects that range from housing schemes, schools, offices and refurbishments
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Client questions BREEAM rating
Programme manager claims there are cracks in the green rating system and calls for a review of BREEAM
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NewsKing calls for politicians to properly embrace sustainability
UK Green Building Council chief executive claims environmental issues are considered as policy "add-ons" rather than central to political thought
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NewsEPC measures offer poor payback says RICS
Householder will have to wait up to 208 years to recoup costs on some energy saving measures, according to new research which you can download here. RICS also calls for VAT reduction
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NewsSpending review promises funds for sustainable future
Extra cash for waste PFI schemes; £200m more for protection against floods and coastal erosion; funds for low-carbon energy technology programme
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NewsBeyond ground source heat pumps
Consulting engineer Fulcrum is trialling the use of an active cooling system from the Continent which it reckons could be part of the answer to the urgent need for renewable energy sources in city centres
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Investor makes Energy Performance Certificates pledge
PRUPIM strikes deal with Royal & SunAlliance to provide EPCs for all its property portfolio ahead of legislation next year
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New sustainable property fund launched
DTZ teams up with Kenmore Property Group and Forum for the Future to create European office fund
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NewsFuturistic bird centre to land in Teeside
Saltholme lakeside project for RSPB will incoporate both aircraft construction techniques and rammed earth construction
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Price & Myers sustainability boss joins WSP
Prashant Kapoor moves to engineering group to head sustainable planning and research team
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NewsArchitect's new office wins RIBA award
Architype's Upper Twyford Barn sustainable building in Hereford praised for being elegant and durable
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NewsCarbon chaos and confusion
The Government is getting itself in a right pickle over the definition of zero carbon for new housing, leaving those trying to meet the requirements baffled and bemused