Green cycle shelter benefits Belgian college students
The addition of a cycle park in the renovated courtyard of the St Lievens College in Antwerp, Belgium has been transformed with a healthy layer of green roof. This simple …
Sustainable Development
Södra welcomes Swedish Wood and Wood for Good’s Wood Co₂ts less campaign
Södra, a leading supplier of sustainable timber to the UK market, has pledged its support for Swedish Wood and Wood for Good’s Wood Co₂ts less campaign. The campaign, officially launched on 13 July, is an industry-wide initiative developed …
Renovation and restoration of 1930’s Len House in Maidstone moves closer
Classicus Estates, a privately-owned property development company, will take a step closer to bringing a well-known landmark back into the community later this month. The planning application for a £30m …
Swedish, stylish and sustainable: one of Europe’s largest office and warehouse building completes
New solid wood office entirely clad with sustainable leader Kebony A new, forward-thinking office and warehouse on the outskirts of Gothenburg, Sweden has been completed with style and sustainability prioritised …
‘Road Safety Must Be a Priority’ States Charcon Amid £2bn Govt Cycling Boost
Charcon, the hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has stated that improving “road safety must be a priority” if the UK wants to encourage more people to carry on walking …
Towns and cities to work together on home retrofit as calls for green recovery mount
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today marked a major new phase of Accelerator Cities, a project which brings together some of the most ambitious local and combined authorities and other expert stakeholders to drive action to upgrade our draughty, energy-hungry housing …
Conversations about Climate Change Design Competition – Join the Conversation
The UK Timber Trade Federation launch their Conversations about Climate Change Design Competition. Conversations about Climate Change is a specially commissioned design competition, exhibition, and events series providing a platform for …
Modern or traditional construction?
~ Exploring the differences ~ The history of brick and mortar construction is an established one, and many consider brick laying an art form. However, modern building methods, such as …
Kebony wood completes sustainable ‘Tiny Houses’
A new, innovative housing model, ‘Tiny Houses’, has been created to offer sustainable, mobile and affordable living as the trend for minimalist design and flexible living continues to grow globally. …
World Green Building Council and BBC StoryWorks partner for new film series
‘Building a Better Future’ will explore how the green buildings movement can play an instrumental role in tackling climate change. London, March 2020 – The World Green Building Council is pleased to announce a partnership with …
Living wall symphony of foliage at Nottingham Trent University Music Centre
This 38 square metre bespoke living wall takes majestic prominence on The Music Centre frontage at Nottingham Trent University. Installed in Autumn 2019 and pictured here in its February 2020 …
Tune in to wildlife during tough times
The Wildlife Trusts have created wonderful online nature activities to encourage everyone to tune in to wildlife at home this spring – and to help people find solace in nature …
Artistic view on spruce plywood like you’ve never seen before
– Artistic execution accentuates the Metsä Wood product value promise ‘Easy on Site’ Metsä Wood took a creative approach to dramatize the spruce plywood value proposition – ‘Easy on Site’. …
How can sustainability in construction be achieved without compromising efficiency?
The Hybrid City initiative calls for innovation. Metsä Wood’s Hybrid City initiative is searching for ways to make construction more sustainable while maintaining efficiency using current building methods. Improving sustainability …
VitrA Identifies Seven Bathroom Trends for 2020
Spring is just around the corner, so it’s prime time to focus on home improvements and with the bathroom being on the hit list for many VitrA has identified seven …
New road network ‘takes off’
FOLLOWING a series of challenges from under the ground and in the air, a £10 million infrastructure scheme has now completed close to East Midlands Airport. Property, construction and infrastructure …
Council leaders and Mayors call for freedom on zero carbon homes targets
Council leaders and Mayors from different political parties are calling on Government to abandon proposed restrictions on their ability to cut carbon emissions from housebuilding. In an open letter to …
Artform Urban Lighting the way at RHS Wisley Gardens
Artform Urban recently supplied a range of solar powered lighting elements to The Royal Horticultural Society’s garden, Wisley in Surrey. The requirement for the job was for external lighting in …
Grow a secret garden for butterflies!
• The Wildlife Trusts and RHS urge gardeners to help butterflies and moths for this year’s Wild About Gardens campaign • Make a pledge for butterflies from 12th March! • Campaign …
VitrA Publish Third Design Update: The Water Issue.
VitrA has published its third Design Update, this time the focus is water. Arguably the most important element in bathroom design, VitrA delve into the debate on modern day water …
R32 Hybrid VRF delivers energy efficient comfort for Acticare staff
Nursing and care home supplier Acticare is now able to provide heating, comfort cooling, and fresh air ventilation to employees with the installation of modern, innovative air conditioning from Mitsubishi …
HS2 decision will destroy precious wild places
The Wildlife Trusts call for a redesign Today the Government gave the green light to the High Speed 2 rail project, without acknowledging the devastating impact on the hundreds of precious …
A window to a greener world
~ How composite windows and doors can boost energy efficiency ~ As part of the tenth annual World Green Building Week, which took place in September 2019, the World Green Building …
VitrA’s Bathrooms Save Water
With the average person using 143 litres per day and 63% of that used in the bathroom, there is an increased pressure to become more sustainable and environmentally conscious in …
Social Value: UKGBC showcases innovations in community engagement
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today released, ‘Delivering Social Value: Community Engagement Hacked’. The report features a series of innovations, both existing and conceptual, across three areas: Engaging People: How can …
Mitsubishi Electric delivers the sweet smell of success to Lush Ltd
Ethical cosmetics retailer Lush is now able to deliver energy efficient air conditioning to employees at its new office space in Poole thanks to the installation of Mitsubishi Electric’s City …
UKGBC announces 2020 Future Leaders
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today announced the 2020 cohort of its prestigious Future Leaders programme. Now in its seventh year, the 5-month programme brings together high-potential professionals …
National Ventilation Launches Handy ‘Know How’ App
Leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, National Ventilation, has launched its ‘Know How’ app which is set to help electricians and wholesalers easily find the products they need at the …
Ultra Quiet Ecodan awarded Renewable Energy Technology of the Year
Mitsubishi Electric’s Ultra Quiet Ecodan air source heat pump rangehas been presented with the Renewable Energy Technology of the Year award at the Energy Awards 2019, which recognises and rewards …
Multiply by Waugh Thistleton Architects wins Wood Award
Waugh Thistleton Architects, in collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council and ARUP, has won the Small Project Category at the annual Wood Awards for its design of MultiPly. The …
Heat pumps v Oil and Gas. A complete no-brainer!
George Clarke calls for big policy change from government on sustainable heating I’ve recently moved to Gloucestershire. The reasons I’ve moved there is because it is staggeringly green, beautiful and …
Innovative construction material protects workers’ health and safety
Durakerb – part of the Econpro Group that transform waste and by-product into sustainable products and solutions – says that alternatives to traditional concrete road kerbs are essential for highway …
UKGBC unveils sector ambition for climate resilience and nature
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today unveiled a sector ambition for climate resilience and nature in the built environment. With the climate and ecological crises rising up the …
8 questions every housebuilder should ask their solar contractor
Article by Paul Hutchens, leading green energy advocate and CEO of solar installation specialists Eco2Solar. Brexit may have delayed the release of new building regulations, but our construction future is …
UKGBC welcomes the Government proposals for improving commercial buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today welcomed the Government proposals for improving the energy performance of commercial buildings. Following extensive UKGBC lobbying, the Government has today published two …
Mitsubishi Electric Opens New London Office to Support Growing Demand for Energy Efficient Buildings
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new London office and a specialist team dedicated to delivering energy efficient HVAC solutions in the capital. The office, located at Sustainable Bankside II in …
Consultation on energy performance targets for offices launched to target net zero
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today launched a consultation seeking feedback on proposals for energy performance targets for the offices sector. The consultation includes a proposal paper detailing …
The positive social and environmental impact of material specification
David Hopkins, managing director, Timber Trade Federation The role of material specification in helping designers achieve a positive social and environmental impact is something most are now beginning to understand. …
Traditionally built homes embracing innovation
Three in four new homes currently being built are using ‘traditional’ construction, but they contain a wealth of innovation, according to a new report from NHBC Foundation. Construction methods and …
Complete M Series range from Mitsubishi Electric now available using lower GWP R32 refrigerant
The M Series range of air conditioning units from Mitsubishi Electric has now grown with the introduction of its new MFZ-KT range of R32 floor mounted systems. The introduction of …