Entries for September 2007

The Conservative Party Quality of Life Policy Group has released its much awaited findings with implications for the sustainable building industry.

Stretched foils provide the key to this new low carbon college building in Glasgow. Ben Kochan reports

The European Commission has announced a new series of measures aimed at further liberalisation of the energy markets.

Energy performance certificates showing large carbon footprints are failing to put buyers off according a Savills estate agent.

The Liberal Democrat annual Conference has backed proposals to make Britain carbon neutral by 2050

The New Local Government Network (NLGN) wants local planning laws to be relaxed so homeowners can install eco-friendly energy sources on their homes.

Water companies in areas of serious water stress will be able to seek compulsory water metering as part of their 25 year forward plans.

Tesco pledged £25m over the next five years to the University of Manchester to set up a “sustainable consumption institute”.

Mineral wool insulation manufacturer Rockwool UK is going ahead with a £70m expansion of its factory in Pencoed.

A guide which sources Cornish building materials and traditional building skills has been published by Cornwall County Council.

The work of a Newbury-based architectural practice has won three top 5 Star awards at the CNBC International Property Awards in London. Dr Paul K Hatchwell reports.

The Royal Institute of British Architects published the shortlist for the RIBA/English Partnerships Sustainability Award. 

Teesdale has the highest carbon emissions per person of any local authority in the United Kingdom.

Scotland now has two new design certification schemes for the energy performance of its buildings.

National Housing Federation ce, David Orr private developers should sign up to legally-binding sustainable standards to meet the ZCH 2016 target.