All Supplements articles – Page 6
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FeaturesGreen insulation boards
Celotex has launched the FR4000 range of foil faced PIR insulation which has gained an “A” rating under the BRE’s Green Guide to Specification, helping it gain credits under the Code for Sustainable Homes
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FeaturesPrefabricated straw bale panels
ModCell prefabricated straw bale and hemp panels are as fire-safe as conventional materials, according to research carried out at the University of Bath
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NewsSustainable Contractor of the Year
A concrete contractor that has halved the amount of carbon embedded in its product scooped this award. Sponsored by SEGRO
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NewsSustainable Consultant of the Year
Sustainability begins at home, and Atelier Ten’s work on its own offices clinched top spot in this category.
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NewsSustainable Client or Developer of the Year
A Sunderland-based client has taken this prize, thanks to its promotion of sustainability throughout the life of its projects. Sponsored by Balfour Beatty
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NewsSustainable Project of the Year (under £2m)
The latest project from Bill Dunster – houses that meet level six of the Code for Sustainable Homes – came top this year. Sponsored by Keepmoat
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NewsSustainability Leader of the Year
Rab Bennetts’ mix of pragmatism, invention and commitment to green architecture has made him this year’s epitome of sustainability in the built environment
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NewsSustainable Project of the Year (over £2m)
A Bennetts Associates project that established a new standard for urban refurbishment scooped this prize. Sponsored by Faithful + Gould
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NewsSustainable Manufacturer or Supplier of the Year
This category was won by a carpet tile maker that has made excellent use of cutting edge technology (literally). Sponsored by Marks & Spencer
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NewsSustainable Housebuilder/Housing Provider of the Year
A company that is seeking to make excellence ordinary won the prize in this category. Sponsored by Saint-Gobain and Isover
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NewsA word from our sponsors
ArupArup is proud to be partnering the first UK Green Building Council annual conference and Sustainability Awards. Continuing to adjust the way we work as an industry is vital to ensuring that we deliver thriving communities able to face future economic and environmental challenges. At Arup we don’t just talk ...
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NewsSustainable Designer of the Year
As you give, so shall you receive, and Feilden Clegg Bradley has won this keenly contested category, partly because of its willingness to share its knowledge with rivals
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NewsEveryone is involved
In a couple of weeks, the world’s leaders will arrive in Copenhagen to negotiate a deal to limit global carbon emissions
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Natural ventilation
Window systems from Technal have been used at the Jordanhill secondary school in Glasgow, where they are have to offer natural ventilation as well as meeting safety, acoustic and visual requirements
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NewsOff-site manufacturing
Terrapin’s off-site building technology has been used to construct a children and family centre at Bishop Tufnell school in West Sussex
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Wireless light switches
MK Electric has created a version of its Masterseal range that makes use of the company’s Echo self-powered wireless and battery-free switch technology
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NewsFireproof partitioning
About 350m of Avanti’s Solare partitioning system have been installed at the £30m library and student support services at Canterbury Christ Church University
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Hygienic wall coverings
Flooring and walling products maker Altro has added to its hygienic wall cladding range with Altro Whiterock Satins
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Polychromatic cladding
Schüco International has supplied vibrant polychromatic glass in an aluminium facade for an extension to Clapham Manor primary school in east London
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Sound-reducing carpets
Carpet maker Desso is introducing its SoundMaster carpet backing, which it says can make a 60% improvement in the acoustic performance of floor coverings