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Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
02 February 2015
29 January 2015
Video on new schools educational programme about reducing energy
Learning Curve Mitsubishi Electric video highlights the benefits of their Learning Curve educational programme The Learning Curve is a half-day course for primary schools and children’s groups that is focused on how to reduce, reuse and recycle’ and encourages the consumers of tomorrow to look at ways they can have an impact on reducing energy[…]
14 January 2015
Zehnder support for Certified Passive House Training
Certified Passive House Tradesperson Course Zehnder support for Certified Passive House Training The first course has been designed to provide participants with the opportunity to learn the practical skills required achieving the Passive House energy standard and stay one step ahead in what is fast becoming an increasingly competitive industry. As Europe’s leading provider of[…]
19 December 2014
RHI scheme changes will benefit social housing sector
Panasonic reviews the latest Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme Under the new regulations, landlords will find it easier to apply to the scheme – which provides financial rewards in exchange for installing renewable heating systems such as air source heat pumps (ASHP) in tenants’ homes. If social landlords already have Energy Performance Certificates for their[…]
01 December 2014
Airtightness installation advice from DuPont Tyvek
Over the course of a normal winter’s day up to 0.7kg of water vapour can pass through a 1mm gap over 100mm building component thickness, across 1m length at 10Pa pressure difference. Following are some best practice guidelines for successful installations, as experienced by the DuPont Tyvek® Technical team and developed through both on-site support[…]
24 November 2014
Zero carbon presentation provides solutions for housebuilders
The presentation was part of the Zero Carbon Hub’s ‘Low Energy Know How’ events Held in Grimsby, industry professionals and housebuilders were informed of the zero carbon journey, its definition and cost of meeting the standard, as well as being updated on the performance gap project, which aims to close the gap between the design[…]
20 November 2014
Life Sciences building forms a new landmark on Bristol skyline
In a speech to over 200 guests, staff and students, Sir David said: We in Britain have been leaders in understanding the Life Sciences and you will be the leaders of tomorrow. Nothing could be more important in the area of scholarship than this. Understanding the natural sciences and the processes that brought us here[…]
20 November 2014
New infographic on the value of green alternatives to building materials
Green Alternatives Green buildings are a great alternative to conventional buildings as they are designed and constructed in a way that makes it sustainable and environmentally friendly. Although conventional buildings are very common, according to the World Green Building Council they consume approximately 30-40% of global energy, this is a particular problem for countries such[…]
19 November 2014
Vapour control and vapour barrier installation
It is well known that using an AVCL (Air and Vapour Control Layer) in a building envelope will help to gain optimum energy efficiency and thus promote building longevity. This, however, can only be realistically achieved if the standard of installation is high. Over the course of a normal winter’s day up to 0.7kg of[…]
17 November 2014
NHIC Awards promote carbon emission reductions in UK housing
Howard Chapman, Buildingtalk Editor, at the NHIC Awards, talking with Nick Raynsford MP and Lester Corney from Acumen I was a guest at the National Home Improvement Council [NHIC] 2014 Annual Awards presented on 13th November by the NHIC President, The Rt Hon Nick Raynsford MP, held at the Gladstone Library in London Many years[…]
