All Sustainability articles – Page 165
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Features
The road to 2035
The government’s transport adviser has conducted a study into Britain’s long-term transport needs. Could this mark the start of a golden age for the construction industry?
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Comment
A model answer to a difficult problem
Future schools have to use a fraction of the energy of the ones we have now. Here Simon Foxell and Bill Bordass explain what designers can do to make it happen
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News
Livingstone allows more time to cut CO2
London mayor Ken Livingstone has made the capital’s carbon dioxide reduction targets easier to achieve, amid fears that previous standards could not be met.
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Features
Warming to it
Geothermal energy — With the construction industry on the lookout for sustainable energy sources, geothermal energy is increasingly becoming the preferred option on projects
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Comment
Eat the elephant
Clients now regard sustainability as a requirement when choosing a contractor. But how can contractors tackle such a huge subject given what they’ve got on their plate already?
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News
Government to propose tax breaks for green buildings
Energy efficiency may be rewarded with stamp duty relief and a lower business rate
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Comment
No need for this
Don’t be fooled by the chatter about sustainability – if you look at the way we actually do business, the waste piles up so fast you need wings to stay above it
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News
Sustainable tsar sought for 2012 Olympics
Winning candidate will be tasked with building a team that delivers a truly sustainable London Olympics
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Housing association plans solar panels for new homes
Places for People will install solar hot water panels in all new homes if Sheffield pilot is a success
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Dunster and PRP reunite for zero-carbon London project
Design team behind flagship Brixton scheme to bid for 200-home Albert Docks development
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ODA sets out sustainability agenda for Olympic park
Delivery body publishes 12 objectives based on the themes of climate change, waste, biodiversity, inclusion and healthy living
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Property directors get behind 99% Campaign
Survey by Gensler presents business case for refurbishment of existing stock
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Livingstone launches zero-carbon report
Towards Zero Carbon Developments report will give advice on how boroughs can meet targets set in the London mayor’s energy strategy
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Site selected for Gateway's zero carbon scheme
Ken Livingstone launches search for developer at 200-home scheme in Gallions Park, Albert Docks
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Comment
The view from The Edge
Burn, baby, burn - We’re meant to be saving energy, so why does it get cheaper the more you use
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News
Fresh calls for tax relief on green buildings
Business rates should be used to “green” the built environment, a leading social and economic think tank has announced this week.
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EP plans to raise environmental standards again
English Partnerships plans to raise the environmental standards of the building projects that it funds once again.
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Features
Germany 1 England 0
… but it’s the USA and Canada that take the title. As our 99% Campaign continues, Sonia Soltani explores the energy efficiency grants and tax incentives on offer around the world
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News
Milton Keynes council gets tough with developers
Developers have warned that Milton Keynes council is putting its groundbreaking infrastructure funding deal with the private sector at risk.
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Comment
Reality check
The mayor of London wants large projects in the capital to generate one-fifth of their own energy from renewable sources. Is there a snowball’s chance in hell of this happening?