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31 July 2008
The green buildings market has experienced exponential growth over the last ten years and experts are optimistic about the continued growth and evolution of this market...
30 June 2008
It is well known that Germany has made impressive inroads into a decarbonised economy with renewables, but even at the local scale, it leads on retrofitting of buildings, boosted by powerful incentives. Dr Paul K Hatchwell looks at key examples of progress and what lessons there could be for the UK sustainable building industry and microgeneration.
31 May 2008
The European Commission is launching an annual European Green Capital Award, to be given each year to a city that is leading the way with environmentally friendly urban living. The launch event was held on 22 May when Environment Commissioner Dimas signed a declaration establishing the award scheme together with Paddy Bourke, the Lord Mayor of Dublin and President of the Union of Capital Cities of the European Union. Cities may apply via an online application form to be selected as the European Green Capital for 2010 and 2011.
31 August 2007
The Republic of Ireland government has announced that to receive a sustainable building grant, houses have to be 60% more efficient than current building regulations.
30 July 2007
A new form of organic insulation based on mushroom growth has been pioneered by two graduates from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York.
30 July 2007
Poorly installed photovoltaic products on roofs cost the EU £2bn each year, according to the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC).
30 June 2007
A study into levels of recycling and reuse of construction and demolition waste (CDW) in Madrid has revealed that poor management of these materials is widespread, but EMSs can help.
30 March 2007
A new DCLG report shows a decrease in energy use for buildings, but an increase in carbon emissions for 2004-2006