All Supplements articles – Page 41
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FeaturesSpreading the word
Saba Salman looks at the key reports to influence the growing use of modern methods of construction
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FeaturesMove into the mainstream
Modern methods of construction are accepted as useful tools, but it’s time to step up a gear. Martin goss, group technical director at mtech, argues for early project involvement
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FeaturesSecond sight
Off-site construction has proved itself when it comes to speedy and cost effective building, but how does it look a year or two down the line? Graham Ridout went back to three key projects to see how they are standing the test of time
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Sustainability
A building with more than 7000 solar panels and the latest in hemp insulation feature in this weeks Specifier.
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FeaturesSolarcentury: A sunny outlook
London-based Solarcentury has worked on its most challenging project to date, installing photovoltaic panels at the CIS Tower in Manchester. But it warns more must be done to give companies an incentive to support sustainable solutions
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FeaturesLhoist UK: In the lime light
Lhoist UK produces building lime and hemp lime products, and is benefiting from the new Part L and public awareness of environmental issues.
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FeaturesDown on the farm
Sonia Soltani reports on how a York council building is demonstrating the eco-credentials of an unlikely building material … straw
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FeaturesWhat it costs: photovoltaics
Photovoltaics may help reduce energy costs, as well as cutting CO2 emissions. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans looks at the options and whole-life costs of PV systems
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FeaturesWhat to specify: 100% Detail 100% Design
Specifiers hunting for the latest in eco-friendly design should check out 100% Detail and 100% Design, on now at London’s Earls Court. You can also find out about sustainable products right here, including a cost-effective wind turbine and a bathroom water-saving device
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Regeneration needs you!
Regeneration staff are in desperately short supply, which means employers must pay top salaries to get them to enlist. Karen Glaser reports on the PSD Group/Regenerate survey. Illustration by Max Schindler
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Innovation
Renewable energy technologies can be expensive. So here’s the lowdown on grants to help you buy them.
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Where next for social housing?
Ruth Kelly has ordered a review of the role of social housing in the 21st century. Jon Rouse, head of the Housing Corporation, points the way
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What’s working housing innovation
The first development is a millennium community with a standard-setting agenda. The second has experimented with design and won a string of architectural awards. The third has attained top environmental scores in EcoHomes. What lessons can be learned from these innovative homes?
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Don’t be square
Large-scale masterplans have to design in flexibility for the long term, whether that means allowing for change of use or turning public spaces into World Cup match screening venues.
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The hunt for cash
Public sector housing and regeneration budgets look almost certain to be squeezed next year, which means cash is going to have to be found outside the Treasury. Luckily, councils won’t have far to look – they’re sitting on great wads of the stuff.