All Sustainability articles – Page 169
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Ken signs up green architects
London mayor Ken Livingstone this week signed up two top architects to help set tough BedZED-style targets, as he called on UK construction to make sustainability the key priority.
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Government announces details of April energy regulations
The final version of Part L of the Building Regulations is published after months of delay.
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RIBA and WWF welcome stricter sustainability code
Architectural and environmental bodies back government plan to strengthen Code for Sustainable Homes.
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Government beefs up delayed sustainable code
Publicly funded homes will be built to new EcoHomes standard until Code for Sustainable Homes is introduced.
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£26m eco-development begins in Nottingham
Luxury and sustainability come together on the banks of the river Trent.
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Nuclear too risky says sustainable watchdog
Sustainable Development Commission cites long-term waste, security risks and costs as major disadvantages of nuclear power.
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‘Unenforceable' Part L could delay projects
The industry has hit out at the ODPM because unclear guidance on Part L of the Building Regulations is threatening to delay projects.
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Arup to adapt ‘eco-city' idea for Thames Gateway
Consultant in talks with government over carbon-neutral city following renewable energy deal in China
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Government cuts schemes eligible for old Part L
The government has clamped down on the number of schemes that will be eligible for assessment under the 2002 version of Part L of the Building Regulations, which deal with energy efficiency.
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BRE plans green grand alliance
Plans for a national coalition to lobby for sustainable buildings took a step forward this week when research group BRE launched a prospectus and called for founding members.
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Industry reels as ODPM clamps down on energy efficiency
April 6 deadline sparks mass influx of applications to Building Control.
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Supersheds
Shed giant Gazeley has unveiled its vision for the future of distribution sheds with these designs for a carbon-neutral warehouse.
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The climate has changed
These days, taking steps to reduce carbon emissions is almost part of a licence to do business. And that makes it the concern of everybody in the industry
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Industry prepares to launch Green Building Council
Council will be established by BRE's David Strong and be based on successful US model and
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Industry may get extra year for Part L
The Industry could be given another 12 months to implement the new Part L of the Building Regulations.
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Get it all down
The road to sustainability is paved with good intentions. Clients must set written targets to achieve energy-cutting goals
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Jon Rouse says builders face challenge meeting green target
Housing Corporation says planning and partnership is key to achieving EcoHomes Very Good standard.
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Bill Gething to chair new independent BRE body
RIBA sustainability advisor appointed chair of BRE's Certification Sustainability Board.
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New toolkit analyses recycled content in materials
WRAP's online tool analyses recycled content for about 500 specifications.
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DTI tries to cut waste
Be Aware programme will find out whether 40 materials can be used more efficiently