Construction work has started on a new eco-friendly residential affordable housing scheme for people over the age of 55 in Penshaw. The scheme, which has been named Penshaw Gardens, will …
Article by Dave Archer, National M&E Manager at Mitsubishi Electric The UK has ambitious plans to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and both the public and private sector …
With an ambitious new build program in the starting pens, the construction sector is gearing itself up to deliver safe, energy efficient, and long-term environmentally friendly buildings that can withstand …
Vent-Axia, the leader in low carbon ventilation, has launched the Lo-Carbon NBR dMEV C, a highly efficient de-centralised mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) unit. Designed for kitchen, utility, bathroom and cloakroom …
Domus Ventilation, manufacturer of market-leading ventilation systems that save energy and improve indoor air quality, has released its Net Zero Roadmap in time for Net Zero Week. Net Zero Week …
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced a new partnership with the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC Scotland), with a shared ambition to radically improve the sustainability of the …
Mitsubishi Electric has announced today that it will invest 1.44 billion Turkish lira (89.6 million GBP) in a new plant at Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Manufacturing Turkey Joint Stock Company …
Basildon Park is set in over 400 acres of manicured gardens and beautiful parkland. Surrounding it all is the boundary wall that is the subject of restoration work by AF …
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published a guide to support industry to retrofit the UK’s poorly performing commercial buildings. Retrofitting our existing commercial buildings is critical to meeting forthcoming government …
A PureAir Home from leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has proven to be the perfect solution in a home suffering from severe condensation. The Lo-Carbon PureAir Home Positive Input Ventilation …
Russell Dean, Head of Residential Heating, Mitsubishi Electric The question of how we heat our housing stock sustainably is crucial. As it stands, 13% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions …
One of their many achievements was to introduce ecologically-sound building materials in the form of lime which they used to build structurally complicated forms such as The Pantheon and The …
To deliver real progress on net zero, we need to develop a common understanding of what it means for buildings, in practice and in detail. The Chartered Institution of Building …
Stella Rooflight Director, Paul Trace, addresses the new rules for rooflights and thermal performance Why the need for new regulations? A major part of the UK’s commitment to meeting its …
Lime is fast becoming the building material of choice in conservation, heritage and new build projects where sustainability is high on the agenda. Lime has a carbon-neutral life cycle, being …
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) welcomes the Committee on Climate Change’s Assessment of the UK government’s Heat and Buildings Strategy. “We strongly welcome today’s Committee on Climate Change Assessment, …
A new report, ‘Sustainable by design’, by engineering consultancy Patrick Parsons, based on research* with 100 senior executives of UK construction firms, reveals that despite the majority (85%) believing the …
Local architectural practice, Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP) is launching a free interactive toolkit to introduce primary school children to the importance of building sustainably. Focusing on building materials …
An environmentally conscious homebuilder is leading the way in sustainable housing after revealing plans for its first net-zero carbon emitting development. Sixteen houses fully powered by renewable sources and smart technology …
A report on residential water and energy consumption has highlighted the emergence of more sustainability-orientated house buyers. Research undertaken by Triton Showers has revealed a growing clamour amongst homeowners for …
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the publication of new Approved Document Part F of the Building Regulations, as a “vital step to improve indoor air quality” as we move …
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has launched a new whole-house ventilation design service for design and build projects, with a dedicated new specification team. Aimed at …
The UK government is on a mission to reduce carbon emissions. This has led to oil and gas being at the forefront of public discussion, as they make up to …
Following the global focus on sustainability prompted by COP26, 300 public and private sector industry professionals recently came together to learn about how the built environment can do more and …
In the last century, the sweeping architecture of the new cities Brasilia and Canberra was found to be soulless by those required to live there. Come the weekend, Brasilia emptied …
New guidance on the design and operation of building electrical services that focus on the electrification of buildings in the drive to net zero carbon has been published by the …
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia, is delighted to announce that its Lo-Carbon Heat Save has been ‘Highly Commended’ at the prestigious Electrical Industry Awards. The Lo-Carbon Heat Save, an innovative decentralised …
A regeneration partnership is setting the green standard for Sheffield, with a £5.5m project to construct 35 new eco-friendly homes. Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) is working with energy and regeneration …
PINNACLE GROUP, a leading national facilities management (FM) provider, is proud to be working with seven schools in Swindon to reduce energy consumption by an estimated 60% – 80% per …
Leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia has welcomed the Government’s ‘Heat and Buildings Strategy’ published ahead of COP 26. The company is delighted the document identifies the importance of air quality …
Mitsubishi Electric will be attending the upcoming BESA National Conference on the 3rd and 4th November as headline sponsor, and will be hosting a roundtable discussing the implications that the changing role …
With the eyes of the world on COP26 in the first two weeks of November, the global timber industry is collectively hosting a ‘World of Wood Festival’. This six-week celebration …
Schools and colleges looking for sustainable solutions to student comfort and wellbeing should visit Mitsubishi Electric on Stand C27 at next week’s Education Estates exhibition in Manchester. The event is …
The Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) has welcomed the launch of the Construct Zero change programme, which details the commitments made by the industry to reduce its carbon emissions. The …
The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment at Robert Gordon University is hosting a virtual exhibition to celebrate the class of 2020/ 21. Visitors to the Scott Sutherland …
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has supplied its Lo-Carbon PoziDry Compact Pro to successfully tackle persistent condensation and mould in a social housing property. The housing association selected the PoziDry …
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today announced the opening of applications for the 2022 cohort of its prestigious Future Leaders Programme, seeking to attract a select group of …
Article by TTF CEO David Hopkins The problems of the 21st century are deeply interconnected, particularly when it comes to building for climate change. Key to achieving net zero in …
Mitsubishi Electric has provided a medical practice in South London with three commercial Ecodan air source heat pumps to deliver renewable heating and year-round comfort. The owners of Paxton Green …
Technology developed by Newcastle headquartered Twinview has supported the first building in the world to achieve the coveted SmartScore Platinum standard – the international benchmark for best-in-class smart, sustainable, carbon-neutral …
