Sustainability News – Page 25
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NewsPassivhaus windows
Scandinavian window producer NorDan has helped housing association Saxon Weald to deliver Passivhaus homes in West Sussex
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NewsLow-carbon walls
Natural Building Technologies’ ThermoPlan wall system has been selected to construct eight low-energy homes in south-west Wales
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Thermally efficient masonry support
Ancon’s brick support systems can now be supplied with thermal breaks
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Mechanical ventilation heat recover
Nuaire’s new MVHR system is the latest addition to its range of wall-mounted products
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Touch-screen thermostat
Devi has launched the DEVIreg Touch, a touch-screen thermostat for floor heating
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Triple-glazed composite door
Profile 22 window supplier Emplas has launched a triple-glazed composite door that looks like timber
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Folding sliding doors
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems’ sliding door works with triple-glazed or acoustic glasses as well as standard double-glazed units
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External wall insulation
Kingspan Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board has been used in the refurbishment of 100 prefabricated British Iron and Steel Federation (BISF) homes
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Sandstone pathways
Forest Pennant’s landscaping products have been used for a new-build eco-home in Bristol
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NewsMEPs move to stop increase in VAT on energy-saving products
UK government has already said it will fight the increase in VAT
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NewsMinisters to consider Green Deal incentives
But measures to drive take-up must wait until market is up and running
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NewsDeloitte & AKD Amsterdam office: Deloitteful
PLP Architecture’s office building awarded BREEAM-NL Outstanding design certificate
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NewsGreen Deal has not launched, minister says
Greg Barker says the ‘soft’ launch of the Green Deal last week was not in fact a launch, stoking further confusion over the policy
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NewsIndustry group to examine Green Deal incentives
UK Green Building Council sets up new cross-industry group to advise ministers on incentives to drive the Green Deal
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NewsGreen Deal must be 'aspirational'
Greg Barker says marketing of retrofit programme should focus on how work can improve ‘the look’ of homes
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NewsDitching on-site renewables would save millions, says report
BCO research suggests that overall costs of on-site reneables far outweigh financial benefits
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NewsRathfinny winery lays sustainable roots
New winery in East Sussex to be biggest and most environmentally friendly in England
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News'Dragons' Den' solar firm enters administration
But firm featured on TV show could yet continue under same boss
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NewsGreen schools policy still in doubt
BREEAM for schools still ‘under review’ despite publication of baseline design guidance