All Sustainability articles – Page 96
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Don’t let the recession reduce green ambitions, warns King
UK Green Building Council says action is needed if economic recovery is to be genuinely green
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Oundle SciTec uses eco features as educational tools
Architect Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios' design for a innovative technology, art and aesthetics school incorporates onsite renewables
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Sustainability award winner interviews - video
We spoke to winners of the sustainable building of the year and the 99% award for refurbishment after the ceremony last Tuesday night
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Spaniards turn to cemetery for renewable energy
Lack of sunny, open space prompts decision to put solar panels on graves
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Chris Addison at the Sustainability Awards
Edited highlights from the stand-up comedian and author's brilliant routine at last week's Building Sustainability Awards
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Tool lets consultants digitally overlay site plans
Landmark's product promises an end to holding up bits of paper to the window
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Carbon cuts cost £7,000 per home for sixties towers
Study shows building fabric alterations are the only way to hit 60% reduction target
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Government to unleash 10,000 insulation professionals
Experts cautiously welcome pre-pre-Budget report announcement to green existing homes
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Green Letter from America
As Obama-mania continues to hold the US, realistically what sustainability measures will the new president-elect be able to implement, asks the principal at Yudelson Associates
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Crossrail mud helps save Essex birds
Excavated earth from rail construction will be used to build new bird habitats near Southend
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Affordable GreenGauge Homes win first award
Lingwood in Norfolk is a scheme involving 15 green affordable homes
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Green construction not as expensive
US Green Building Council survey says if energy and water efficiency are calculated, cost increase is only 1.6%
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Recycled plastic
I-plas has launched what it says is a direct replacement for concrete, steel and wood.
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Natural ventilation
Four Passivent Aircool window ventilators have been installed as part of the £1m upgrade of Hornchurch library in east London
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Roof insulation
Web Dynamics has launched TLX Gold, an all-in-one vapour permeable multi-foil insulation and heavy-duty breather membrane, which, says the company, is an efficient and effective insulation solution for roofs and loft conversions that does not eat into living space
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The green team
Winners at the 2008 Building Sustainability Awards celebrated on Tuesday after picking up gongs for contributions to eco living.
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Formaldehyde-free insulation
Knauf Insulation has launched a new mineral wool insulation incorporating ECOSE Technology, which, it claims, has less embodied energy than existing mineral wool products
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Urban Splash slams ‘drug dealer’ utilities
Urban Splash’s Nick Johnson likened energy companies to drug dealers this week as he called for reform of the utilities markets
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Foam insulation boards
Dow Building Solutions has introduced Floormate 300-A to the UK. The blue extruded polystyrene foam insulation board is designed for use in floors, in applications ranging from residential to commercial buildings.
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Wood and cement blocks
A wall form system of interlocking recycled wood and cement blocks from Durisol has been specified by Atlantic Developments for a new apartment scheme in the coastal town of Ilfracombe.