All Sustainability articles – Page 90
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Arup to masterplan Chinese prototype eco-scheme
Government-backed green industrial park in Wuhan city aims to set an example for environmental good practice
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Funding hiatus puts photovoltaics industry at risk
Industry warns that closure of low-carbon building fund jeopardises renewables sector
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Survey confirms building control officers enforce regs
LABC welcome results of poll commissioned to disprove claims that Part L is under-enforced
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Investor found for Thames Gateway waste plant
Waste management firm Cyclamax will build 100,000 tonne capacity plant in Dagenham
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RMJM unveils new look for affordable housing
Housing model that requires no heating developed in response to government new-build targets
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Video: The house built of water
Eco's new ECO2H2OUSE uses tanks of water in ceiling voids to help achieve thermal mass and Passivhaus standards. Tim Fenn explains
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Minister welcomes new green building code
Beckett positive about UK-GBC's proposed framework to improve sustainability of new and existing non-domestic buildings
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UK among top six producers of green goods and services
New report shows UK accounts for 3.5% of global output in sustainability related sectors, with US top at 21%
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Government rule changes baffle EPC firms
The government has confused the sustainability industry by issuing – then seemingly retracting – guidance that would alter the way energy performance certification is carried out
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Cabe calls on government to toughen green rules for councils
Cabe report sets out the types of policies needed to create low-carbon cities
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Video: A big response to Richard Hawkes' grand design
The architect describes public reaction to his low-carbon Crossway house after it appeared on TV's Grand Designs
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PRP wins landscape competition for BRE's Innnovation Park
The winning schcme by PRP Landscape is an extension of the existing landscaping designed by McFarlane Wilder
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Arup launches eco-refurbishment guide
Consultant presents strategy for improving energy efficiency of existing buildings
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IES releases free eco-rating tool for SketchUp and Revit
The VE-SBEM interface allows designers to bring SketchUp and Revit 3D models into IES without reinputting data
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Soaring electricity costs hit Dubai
Owners and tenants who failed to improve buildings' energy-efficiency have been hardest hit by changed tarrif
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BREEAM and LEED to work together on new global standard
Common metrics on carbon emissions will be developed by BREEAM, LEED and Green Star
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Steel industry targets zero carbon buildings
Corus and steelwork association asks consultants to draw up blueprints for sustainable steel-frame structures
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Jordan green tower excavations near completion
Developer claims building will ‘set new standards for sustainability’
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Short term fears voiced over sustainability in the recession
Building and Saint-Gobain survey finds pulling back from green agenda in current economic climate
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Rivals set to challenge BREEAM
BRE could lose its monopoly on the energy ratings market for non-domestic buildings if plans due to be unveiled next week are implemented