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The search for lower carbon aluminium solutions to support sustainable design

John McComb, technical services director at Reynaers Aluminium, looks at the work taking place within the aluminium industry to improve access to products with lower levels of embodied carbon.

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A holistic approach to energy assessments

John Edwards, Trustee of the IHBC argues for an intelligent and holistic approach to energy assessments that have a positive impact on the sustainability...

Urgent action needed for home energy efficiency

Insulation industry head has called for the government to fast track home efficiency measures as one of the largest insulation firms in the country...

How passive house is boosting the construction industry

The drive for low and zero carbon buildings and the supporting legislative changes are resulting in the need to improve the knowledge and technical...

Could home appliances heat your home?

An engineering firm has claimed the heat given off by home appliances could be used to warm homes… It sounds bizarre, but your TV and...

How Passive House Is Boosting Construction Industry

The drive for low and zero carbon buildings and the supporting legislative changes are resulting in the need to improve the knowledge and technical...

Getting the most from space

Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development for Kingspan Insulation reports on a study showing how insulation with a minimal construction depth can...

Multifoil Mythology

Once upon a time there was no recession, house building was flourishing and multifoils were the `new kids on the block’.

Could energy efficient homes exacerbate asthma?

A new study has warned a lack of ventilation in energy efficient homes could create more indoor pollutants… Asthma could nearly double by 2050 due...

Mineral wool insulation can be a practical and cost effective solution

How fully filling with mineral wool insulation can be the most practical and cost effective solution  

Innovations to mitigate cold bridging and improve thermal performance

Halfen outline the innovations available to mitigate cold bridging and improve thermal performance…  

Cumbrian businesses join forces to create ultimate green home

Three Cumbrian businesses have worked together to create the ultimate energy efficient home… A detached house in Kendal has achieved the second highest score for...

Lenders use inaccurate models to value energy efficient homes

Mortgage lenders are undervaluing energy efficient properties by as much as £45,000… A new report from the UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) and University College...

New sustainability rating scheme will promote healthier homes

A new quality rating scheme is set to be introduced by BRE to promote more sustainable homes across the UK… The Building Research Establishment (BRE)...

Damp in social housing caused by inappropriate insulation

A new report has revealed some Welsh social housing suffers damp due to inappropriate cavity wall insulation… A draft report obtained under a Freedom of...

Funding granted to investigate urban greening

Cardiff University has been awarded funding to investigate the role of urban greening in boosting sustainability… Cardiff University’s School of Planning and Geography and the...

Low Energy Masterclass open for registration!

Register now for a new masterclass dedicated to the delivery of energy efficient homes... On 23 September, the Zero Carbon Hub in collaboration with South...

Energy efficiency measures save Bristol museum £50k

Measures to improve energy efficiency at Bristol's harbourside museum will make savings of £50k a year... A solar array on the rooftop of Bristol's harbourside...

Social housing properties set to be transformed

Over 1,000 non-traditional social housing properties across Wrexham County Borough are set to receive a radical makeover and see a significant fall in their...

Affordable, energy efficient homes to be built in Rochdale

A brand new range of affordable, energy efficient properties will be built in Rochdale, it has emerged... New homes designed to be energy efficient are...

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