Climate change minister urged to rethink cladding solution
Cladding eight million homes with up to 8in of insulation to cut greenhouse gas emissions is an inappropriate one size fits all approach which needs rethinking that’s according to Sean …
Sustainable Development
£8Million hospital car park sports stunning living wall
An impressive living wall has been installed on a new £8m 667 space multi-storey car park at Lister Hospital in Stevenage. The car park has been developed with sustainability and …
Kingspan Renewables Adds Ray Of Sunshine To Nottingham Campus
A multi-million pound New Build development at Nottingham Trent University is benefiting from a major installation of 3960 Kingspan Renewables’ market-leading Thermomax solar thermal vacuum tubes, in what is one …
Rock-solid Sustainability from Rockfon – Planet, people and prosperity
Rockfon is the leading supplier of stone wool acoustic ceiling solutions and is a subsidiary of Rockwool International, the world’s largest producer of stone wool, with over 70 years experience. …
Learning a lesson
Mark Glitherow of Trend Controls explains how obtaining the financial resources to install a building energy management system (BEMS) in an educational establishment may be easier than you think. With …
SUDSCAPE boosts eco credentials of Olympic Village
A unique SUDS-compliant paving system comprised of recycled car tyres is being used to boost the eco-credentials of landscaping provided at the Olympic Village. The SUDSCAPE system is being used …
LIVING WALLS – RELIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE
Critics of living wall systems who claim that living walls are too vulnerable and are not truly sustainable are wrong, says Sean Farrell of Mobilane. The comment comes as Mobilane …
Lumen sets new standards with the launch of the Evo rooflight
Lumen has launched its stunning new range of rooflights, the Evo. Designed with builders, architects, developers and specifiers in mind, the Lumen Evo is a breakthrough in rooflight technology. Its …
New Brochure – Experience the art of landscaping with the dramatic effect of stone… naturally.
With over 140 years’ experience in the decorative aggregates sector, Long Rake Spar has gained national status as one of the UK’s largest suppliers of hard landscaping products. Our products …
Creative solutions from Schöck at new University Design Centre
The new £14.7m East Park Design Centre at Loughborough University is a striking addition to the campus and the first project in a wider master plan for the modernisation of …
SILL ON BOARD AT DUBLIN’S NEW TERMINAL
Sill have added another airport to their long list of successful transport projects. The impressive new, €395 million Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport, can meet the needs of both long-haul …
Faber bring a new dimension to external shading solutions
Specialist external roller blinds that have been a common feature on commercial and public buildings across Europe, have become increasingly popular with UK architects looking for innovative ways to control …
Independent Energy Savings Report for Stormdry
A new report is available from the environmental management consultancy, Giraffe Innovation, which was co-funded by MAS South East and Safeguard Europe Ltd. It has established the energy and carbon …
Renolit’s single ply solar membrane is rated the most reflective in the world
Renolit’s Alkorbright single ply membrane has been independently tested in Italy and the USA, returning the highest reflectivity ratings. High reflectivity means a cooler rooftop, assisting the efficiency of crystalline …
Swung House – The Hague A duet in MDF and OSB
FSC-certified Medite MDF and SmartPly OSB set the scene in an office interior geared towards the ‘new way of working’ in Swung House in The Hague. The carbon-neutral building offers …
Timber frame houses – spot the tell-tale differences
TRADA Technology Wood Information Sheet Surveys of timber frame houses offers guidance for building surveyors and professionals in the construction industry who need to survey timber framed houses. It will …
Schöck prevents risk of thermal bridging at Canada Water Library
Led by Southwark Council and BL Canada Quays Ltd, the Canada Water regeneration programme is delivering a vibrant new town centre for Rotherhithe in London Docklands. The flagship development though …
Intatec’s Golden IntaMix is still on the shelf
The winning ticket for anti-scald manufacturer Intatec’s ‘Golden IntaMix’ giveaway is awaiting discovery, perhaps in full view on the shelf at a plumbers’ merchant. Celebrating the millionth thermostatic mixing valve …
MHA Lighting helps slash hospital infection rates with new fully sealed lighting
AWARD winning LED specialist MHA Lighting is helping NHS Trusts fight hospital acquired infection rates with revolutionary new sealed lighting units. MHA Lighting’s patented LED technology has been designed as …
An effective thermal break combats condensation and mould growth
Preventing heat loss from dwellings as a result of thermal bridges at balconies and other cantilever connections is an important design consideration. However, it is the effect of condensation and …
Cavity Trays Production Uses Photovoltaic Panel Power
Cavity Trays of Yeovil, the only cavity tray manufacturer awarded European Technical Approval has switched on to a new power source, following the installation on its factory roof of photovoltaic …
PVC-U recycling in windows
The ‘R’ Word VEKA plc Sales & Marketing Director Colin Torley says the road to acceptance of recycled windows was not an easy one. Not many years ago, no prestige …
Worldwide award to Formica Group of prestigious GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification for Low-Emitting Products
In this significant announcement, Formica Group has ensured that its products manufactured worldwide have achieved GREENGUARD Certification. Subtle differences in manufacturing process and variations in supply chain often exist from …
Hafod Goes Green with Cemwood
Over 1000 planks of Cembrit’s Cemwood have been used on a recently finished housing project for Hafod Housing Association in Bridgend, South Wales. Built to comply with Code Level 4 …
Axter’s fully integrated photovoltaic roof membranes generate 17,600 kWh renewable electricity per year
Southbury Road, Enfield Planning permission for this private residential block required 10% CO2 emissions savings through the use of renewable energy. Axter’s MCS accredited General Solar photovoltaic roofing, chosen on …
Stormsaver takes centre stage
Stormsaver, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of rainwater harvesting systems, has won a new contract with Harrogate International Centre. The centre is currently expanding its exhibition offer with the …
SOLAR AND SARNAFIL ROOFING SOLUTIONS – THE PERFECT PAIRING
Sika Sarnafil is encouraging building owners and developers to partner solar technology with a proven, high-performance roofing system to safeguard their investment and maximise a roof’s overall performance. “More and …
Rainwater Harvesting now mainstream says UK’s longest supplier of systems
Following hard on the heels of their involvement with the ‘Best in Show’ garden at the Malvern Spring Gardening Show, Rainharvesting Systems Ltd are pleased to be part of another …
City of westminster college takes control with honeywell
The prestigious new City of Westminster College Paddington Green Campus in central London has been fitted with a sustainable building control system from CentraLine by Honeywell.Specified and installed by system …
The built environment – biodiversity and ecosystems – A guide for planners, architects and businesses
Biodiversity loss is a greater threat to the world, right now, than climate change. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) claims that the loss and extinction of species …
60% increase in waste carpet landfill diversion in two years, says Carpet Recycling UK
Some 42,000 tonnes of carpet waste were diverted from landfill in 2010; representing a 60% increase in landfill diversion of the material compared to 2009, trade body Carpet Recycling UK …
The EU’s Illegal Timber Law: what it really means
By Rupert Oliver, Environmental Consultant to the American Hardwood Export Council The EU’s new “Illegal Timber Law” (ITL) is likely to bring about a fundamental change in the way European …
Kingspan Renewables Solar Thermal Collectors Give Athletes A Sporting Chance To Reduce Emissions
A new build sports pavilion in Yarborough, Lincolnshire has installed 90 Kingspan Renewables Thermomax vacuum tube collectors as part of a substantial investment from the City of Lincoln Council to …
A new source of renewable information for architecture
The country’s architects have access to a new information source on renewable technology with the installation of a permanent exhibition stand at the Building Centre in London’s Store Street from …