All Sustainability articles – Page 104
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NewsZero carbon definition set for another delay
Green blogger claims planned definition for Code for Sustainable Homes will not be released until next year
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Government may ditch its own green standard for eco-towns
The government is considering abandoning the use of the Code for Sustainable Homes for its flagship eco-towns programme.
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FeaturesWhat it costs: Green roofs
Green roofs may have environmental benefits, but what do they cost to install and maintain? Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans talks us through the issues
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FeaturesHarnessing the wind: Bahrain World Trade Centre
Bahrain’s World Trade Centre is one of the first buildings to be designed with wind turbines as part of its structure. It sounds simple, but as Thomas Lane discovered, the problems were many and the answers elusive
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NewsSustainability Awards shortlists revealed
Companies and projects vying for the November event now available
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NewsEvent to address sustainability in a downturn
Former Davis Langdon senior partner Paul Morrell to address the economics of going green conference in November
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NewsThe ultimate sustainable city: Student architects future-gaze
Four-minute film showcases ideas for reacting climate change from 14 young architects
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NewsTop tips for meeting water standards
Reducing water use and wastage is an oft-overlooked element of the Code for Sustainable Homes, but water strategies are vital to sustainability
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NewsBREEAM for further education to launch next year
Universities to have dedicated environmental building standard in June 2009
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New standard launched for Welsh building waste
Government-led Green Compass initiative aims to promote responsible waste management
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NewsBoris demands better use of open space
Mayor links up with Cabe to produce council guidance on design and management of public open spaces
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News55 Temple Row aims for BREEAM excellence
Squire and Partners submits design for former Bank of England site in Birmingham
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NewsWorld's first safety flooring recycling system
Process breaks down waste flooring and separates it into component parts that are recycled back into safety flooring
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NewsClaffey House aims for BREEAM 'excellent'
Aedas' zero-carbon design includes rooftop photovoltaic array and ground source heat pump
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NewsGlasgow M&S store nails record eco score
Design by 3D Reid and Faber Maunsell achieves highest ever BREEAM retail fit-out rating
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Romania plans giant hydro power station on Danube
Feasibility study under way into project to enable country to hit EU renewables target of 24%
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NewsRising demand for 'green collar' workers puts pressure on domestic skills market
Royal Haskoning warns growing eco-consciousness reveals skills gap that will hit construction industries
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NewsREHAU installs ground air heat exchanger system at Dorset school
AWADUKT Thermo ground air heat exchanger system will provide a renewable source of controlled ventilation
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NewsFirst commercial straw building opens in UK
Art sale room in Essex is sustainably built using a timber frame packed with straw bales
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NewsAbu Dhabi: The fast show
To kick off our increased coverage of the Middle East, Dan Stewart reports from one of the most frenetic – yet sustainable – construction booms on the planet