All Sustainability articles – Page 102
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NewsUK leads world in offshore wind power
But more funds needed to meet future targets, energy leaders warn
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NewsLandscaping firm slaps carbon labels on all products
Collaboration with Carbon Trust creates first of a kind
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NewsSouth Africa launches green ratings for buildings
Australian body to help introduce sustainable construction ideas to African nation
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NewsSustainability TV: Successful schools in shades of green
A look at two of London's best new teaching institutions
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NewsThe 80% carbon reduction target is one we can achieve
The construction industry has a big part to play in helping the government achieve its ambitious environmental target for 2050
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NewsThe Orchard wins green 'Oscar'
Belfast scheme with “very good” BREEAM rating picks up RICS Sustainability Award
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NewsCode for Sustainable Homes is flawed, claims GHA
Water wastage will continue as the Code drives developers to install impractical fittings
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NewsFeed-in tariff 'meaningless' without figures say experts
Sustainability champions urge more detail from government
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NewsUK raises emissions target
Government increases from 60% to 80% its target for cutting carbon emissions by 2050
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NewsMake homeowners pay for greener homes, says report
UK Green Building Council says homeowners should be forced to improve energy rating before selling
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NewsInsulated dampproof courses and waterproofing
Hyload Insulated DPC, the structural waterproofing product from Ruberoid Buildings Products, has been designed to minimise cold bridging when closing masonry cavity walls.
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FeaturesLean machine – Southwark council HQ
So many commercial developers crank out the same old generic office space. But here’s one that dares to be different. Stephen Kennett visits Southwark council’s low-energy headquarters in London – and, no, there’s not a false ceiling anywhere
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FeaturesThe alternatives: Thermal mass
Integrating structures and services to get the most out of thermal mass can be a good road to lower energy consumption. Stephen Kennett looks at Tarmac’s solution
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NewsBREEAM to launch in the Gulf
BRE has adapted its environmental assessment guidelines for the Middle East
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NewsTop services tips that have saved one firm's clients £220,000
Consultancy shows how to fit a building's use to design for energy savings
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New LEED standard to increase energy standards
2009 version of the US green building standard ups energy requirements and introduces new water use reduction demand
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NewsMPs call for incentives for small scale renewable energy generation
Early-day motion proposes paying property owners for energy they create using technology such as wind turbines and solar panels
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NewsPodcast: A breath of fresh air for highly insulated houses
As houses become more airtight moving up the Code, ventilation becomes increasingly important. But how do you change stale air without burning energy?
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NewsPlan hatched to eat alien invaders
Scientists' plan to tackle Japanese knotweed by importing homeland predators awaits government approval