All Sustainability articles – Page 41
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FeaturesPassivhaus for dummies
An off-site Passivhaus solution has been developed that can, its maker claims, be put up by anyone able to hold a hammer. Thomas Lane reports
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News
Folding sliding doors
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems’ sliding door works with triple-glazed or acoustic glasses as well as standard double-glazed units
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Triple-glazed composite door
Profile 22 window supplier Emplas has launched a triple-glazed composite door that looks like timber
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NewsMEPs move to stop increase in VAT on energy-saving products
UK government has already said it will fight the increase in VAT
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NewsMinisters to consider Green Deal incentives
But measures to drive take-up must wait until market is up and running
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NewsDeloitte & AKD Amsterdam office: Deloitteful
PLP Architecture’s office building awarded BREEAM-NL Outstanding design certificate
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NewsGreen Deal has not launched, minister says
Greg Barker says the ‘soft’ launch of the Green Deal last week was not in fact a launch, stoking further confusion over the policy
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NewsIndustry group to examine Green Deal incentives
UK Green Building Council sets up new cross-industry group to advise ministers on incentives to drive the Green Deal
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NewsGreen Deal must be 'aspirational'
Greg Barker says marketing of retrofit programme should focus on how work can improve ‘the look’ of homes
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FeaturesSustainability: PV Costs
Adam Mactavish of Sweett Group looks at why the cost of residential photovoltaic systems has fallen, assesses their cost effectiveness and considers the potential for future cost reductions
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NewsDitching on-site renewables would save millions, says report
BCO research suggests that overall costs of on-site reneables far outweigh financial benefits
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NewsRathfinny winery lays sustainable roots
New winery in East Sussex to be biggest and most environmentally friendly in England
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News'Dragons' Den' solar firm enters administration
But firm featured on TV show could yet continue under same boss
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NewsGreen schools policy still in doubt
BREEAM for schools still ‘under review’ despite publication of baseline design guidance
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NewsCEO picked for Green Investment Bank
Shaun Kingsbury, Europe boss of private equity firm Hudson Clean Energy, to head up the bank
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NewsConsultations aim to boost business shift to renewable energy
Department of Energy and Climate Change publishes proposals for future of Renewable Heat Incentive
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NewsGovernment rethinks how to tackle traditional retrofits
Research reveals poor industry grasp of older buildings’ response to energy efficiency measures
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NewsDavey leaves door ajar for 'conservatory tax' proposal
Exclusive: Change to Building Regulations that could drive take-up of Green Deal still being considered
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NewsBack to nature: Cory Environmental Visitor Centre
This visitor centre at the Thurrock Thameside Nature Park has completed