All Sustainability articles – Page 73
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NewsDefra's Lion House triumphs at BREEAM awards
First building to be awarded post-construction 'Outstanding' rating heads green heroes at Ecobuild ceremony
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NewsUKGBC: Buildings must be forced to improve efficiency
Green body's manifesto backs manditory refurb of worst performing non-domestic buildings
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NewsBuilding launches Passivhaus discussion group
Forum will host debates, shared experiences and advice on the green building standard
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NewsGovernment unveils plans to green existing homes
Warm Homes, Greener Homes strategy aims to cut emissions from UK homes by 29% in 10 years
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NewsBuilding seeks views on Code for Sustainable Homes
Discussion forum offers opportunity to put your opinions to policymakers
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FeaturesPV roof tiles
Redland is launching five photovoltaic roof tiles for the housebuilding market to take advantage of the government’s recently announced feed-in tariffs
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Natural insulation
Second Nature is launching EdenBloc35, a patented, low-density rigid insulation that is suitable for roofs and walls
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Green roofs
Lindum is launching the Biodiverse Green Roof Mat, a pre-grown vegetative layer designed to offer an alternative to pure sedum blankets
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Floor coverings
Floor covering specialists South East Coatings will be launching several products
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Building pathology: Wind turbines
The output, reliability and lifespan of wind turbines varies widely depending on a number of factors. Peter Mayer of BLP Insurance talks us through them
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FeaturesBiomass boiler
As well as its heat pump towers, German heating products maker Viessmann will be launching the Vitoligno 300-P biomass pellet boiler, which has outputs between 4kW and 48kW and a claims efficiency of 86%
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Air-source heat pumps
Calorex’s is launching its new Pro-Pac air-source heat pump range for the small-to-medium commercial market
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NewsHeathrow's third runway to face legal challenge
Protesters set to argue that government approval of the scheme was based on flawed consultation process
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NewsUK scientists plan world's first nuclear fusion power station
Research Councils UK says a fusion power station could be in operation by 2030