Sustainability News – Page 81
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NewsHow to follow the new LEED
US green building expert Jerry Yudelson guides you through the transition to the new version of LEED, which is part of a growing family of international sustainable standards for new structures
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News'Green team' announced for 2019 zero-carbon targets
UK-GBC’s list to help develop proposals for a Code for Sustainable Buildings includes RIBA president
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Government plans to launch construction waste standard for Wales
Environment minister Jane Davidson has announced plans to introduce 'Green Compass'
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NewsCall for cycle friendly street designs
Cycle to Cannes and the LCC call on designers to submit plans that could provide a catalyst for a more ‘civilised city’
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NewsDevelopers plan zero-carbon community in Chichester
Design team for 750-home scheme by Linden Homes will be lead by John Thompson & Partners
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Isle of Wight gives go-ahead for 1,000 eco-homes
Miller Homes receives council approval for code level four homes development at Newport
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Emirates ski slope to get environmental makeover
Dubai snow dome in the Mall of the Emirates could be fitted with photovoltaics to reduce energy use
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NewsHome truths: Waste management
Colin Mitchell asks what needs to change to ensure that more than just lip service is paid to the regulations for site waste management plans
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Recycled insulation: Styrofoam
Dow Building Solutions is making its Styrofoam insulation products available for the first time in the UK, supporting the ratings for new housing under the Code for Sustainable Homes.
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NewsHome ventilation: new heat recovery system
Ventilation company Vortice has launched a new heat recovery system specifically developed with the Code for Sustainable Homes in mind.
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NewsTongji-Cardiff join forces for sustainable architectural student scheme
Welsh and Shanghai universities challenge students to design sustainable housing in Shanghai through MMC
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NewsThe Camden Victorian house refurbishment
This leaky Victorian semi looks much like its neighbour – yet it’s now more energy efficient than almost any new build and is set to achieve Code Level Four status
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NewsAdvertising watchdog rules in favour of Kingspan
Advertising Standards Authority upholds manufacturer's claim over costs of disposing insulated panels
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NewsEPCs could hit listed commercial buildings hardest
Landlords hands tied preventing refurb, expert claims
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NewsAn education in sustainability
Courses and conferences in Brighton and Wales redefine how the topic is taught
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News'Don't ditch green issues in the downturn' - M&S boss
Head of CSR at Marks & Spencer claims businesses cannot afford to take the foot off the sustainable pedal
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NewsLondon mayor launches green theatre plan
Green Theatre scheme will force suppliers to sign contracts that ensure energy use is minimised in London's theatres
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NewsCouncils on the existing stock – video
A senior officer from the Local Government Association gives her perspective on the work her body has been doing to make housing more efficient and what the government needs to do
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NewsLet's bin unintelligent BMSs
A leading IT experts argues the industry will never create truly sustainable and efficient buildings without open protocol building management systems