Wool, if it were to be invented tomorrow, would be hailed as an environmental super material, says Mark Lynn, commercial and technical director, Second Nature. In Watford, just north of London, a remarkable building has recently been completed. The Natural House, a project undertaken by The Prince’s...
Denise Freeman, head of marketing, Sto discusses how wsing External Wall Insulation Systems can address the big issue of inefficient housing stock. We all know the figures: 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050; 30% of all carbon emissions come from housing; 80% of the houses...
New solutions must be found for those problem areas where, increasingly, the space available for insulation is at a premium, says Tony Millichap, technical manager, Kingspan Insulation. VIPS: the next generation insulationThere is increasing pressure on the construction industry to develop new approaches to the issue...
Plumb Center was recognised as Best Plumbing and Heating Merchant (Environmental Focus) at the recent Builders' Merchants Awards for Excellence. Having been short listed in the final three, the company's dedication to promoting sustainability and renewable technologies throughout its business helped to secure the coveted...
A project that helps people save on their energy bills and reduce their impact on the environment has picked up a ‘green’ award. Knowsley Housing Trust’s Save Energy, Save Money scheme received a Green Apple Environment Award at a prestigious ceremony at the House of Commons. Save...
Leading manufacturers, consultants, contractors and end users are being invited to compete for top honours in the forthcoming National Heat Pump Awards 2012. Entries are now invited for eleven categories in the expanded annual awards, which celebrate top technology, projects and personal contributions in this rapidly...
CarbonLight Homes offered as a potential benchmark Kettering Borough Council is encouraging the developers of the Kettering East Sustainable Urban Extension to consider the key principles of VELUX’s CarbonLight Homes in Rothwell. The 329 hectare site has outline planning permission for 5,500 new homes which will...
Brockholes Visitor Centre wins at the Wood Awards brockholeBrockholes Visitor Centre, an innovative floating building constructed using glulam timber and SIPs from B & K Structures, has won the Commercial and Public Access category at the prestigious Wood Awards. The awards encourage and promote outstanding craftsmanship, design...
E.ON Sustainable Energy and Newham University Hospital Trust are the proud recipients of two prestigious industry awards recognising joint achievements in delivering a major energy-saving initiative at Newham University Hospital under the Mayor’s of London, Boris Johnson's, RE:FIT programme. The innovative project helped the hospital achieve...
Plugwise has a clear and simple philosophy: the Greenest energy is the energy you do not use. Plugwise is not just a system to monitor and switch off appliances, it is a comprehensive, efficient and simple-to-use system, to reduce energy consumption and therefore save you...
