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The announcement, made by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd, stated that Government will work with the building industry on a scheme that will provide better value for money whilst supporting the goal of insulating a million more homes over the next five years. This announcement stressed that the funding decision has no impact[…]
As part of a range of planning measures announced by the Treasury, it was confirmed that the Government does not intend to proceed with the zero carbon Allowable Solutions carbon offsetting scheme, or the proposed 2016 in case in on-site energy efficiency standards’. The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has separately confirmed that[…]
Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive, didn’t believe the budget had a great significance for the glass and glazing industry, despite plans to provide £15b in funding for infrastructure projects. Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive He said: We would much rather have seen that kind of commitment for house building projects and energy efficiency[…]
The Eco School competition was created by Mitsubishi Electric under its educational the Learning Curve’ programme, open to all schools and youth groups that are committed to raising environmental awareness in their communities. Jenny Maskrey and Hazel Gaylor of Mitsubishi Electric join the winning school Competitors were asked to examine six key areas – waste,[…]
The first Wienerberger e4 brick house was recently launched at BRE’s Innovation Park. The e4 brick house concept: Aims to create an archetype for future UK housing Developed in conjunction with ARUP to address need for affordable, sustainable homes Based on four fundamental principles of economy, energy, environment and emotion Provides homeowners with flexibility[…]
The Hub is a permanent display of REHAU’s range of energy efficient building products ranging from Passivhaus certified window and curtain walling systems to district heating and chilled ceiling solutions. The range of windows and doors on display alongside renewable energy products It showcases the products for visitors to interact with themselves, and includes a[…]
Organised by Schueco UK in conjunction with RIBA Journal, the awards aim to recognised the best in the design and installation of Schueco systems. An excellent piece of architecture The Library and Cultural Centre was described as a beautifully made, beautifully crafted building. Designed by Carr Cotter Naessens Architects, the winning 29.5m, 6,327 m2 building[…]
Summary The benefits of the 800kw Herz Biofire woodchip boiler installation at John Cleveland College include: Up to £45,000 per year savings in fuel and maintenance costs Eligible to claim quarterly income from Commercial RHI Reduce the college’s carbon emissions by approximately 250 tonnes annually The project The Herz BioFire boiler provides energy from cost[…]
Marazin House is a block of two-bedroom flats in Woodford. Interior of Marazine House, featuring NorDan timber sliding doors. Designed to optimise the use of space on a constrained site using a digitally fabricated timber structure. Forms neat transition between neighbouring homes. Achieves an energy performance of Level 4 from the Code for Sustainable Homes.[…]
Discounts will be offered to new customers placing orders at the Plastics Recycling Expo (PRE) at Telford International Centre on June 16 – 17. Axion will be sharing Stand E022, with its collaborative partner Environmental Recycling Technologies. Axpoly PP suit diverse applications – from drainage pipes to injected-moulded components for vehicles. Axion has increased its[…]
