George Clarke becomes Ecodan brand ambassador
Mitsubishi Electric has announced an association with TV presenter, architect, lecturer and writer, George Clarke, to help promote Ecodan air source heat pumps. Best known for the Channel 4 programmes …
environment
Top construction materials that can positively impact the environment
The building industry is undergoing a shift. Most of the cities around us are built using a combination of steel and concrete. Concrete blocks are used to build our homes, …
Where does our timber come from?
Timber’s ability to enable quick and efficient construction is clear, but this can’t be at the expense of sustainability. With timber becoming an increasingly important resource for ensuring sustainable construction, …
The benefits of timber as a building material
Jeremy English, Sales Director at Södra – Sweden’s largest forest-owner association – explains how timber is perfectly placed to meet the needs of the UK construction industry. With its clean, …
25 year plan to tackle environmental issues
Has the government done enough with the publication of its environmental plan? On the 11th of January, the Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced a 25 year plan to “nurture” the environment, …
New guidelines call for homes for people and wildlife
Why and how to build nature-friendly housing developments New guidelines published by The Wildlife Trusts today show how new housing developments can be built in a way that provides people …
The sky at night
As she struggles to see the night sky, Ellina Webb looks into the effect of light pollution on the world around us and why turning off your lights at night …
Greening the city, the community and your home
After recently becoming a homeowner, Ellina Webb has been actively pursuing ways to incorporate greenery into her home – which is easier said than done when your home is a …
Sustainable, secure perimeters for high density urban developments
As our urban centres grow, so pressure builds on our green spaces. The drive to build new domestic, commercial and industrial property is hampered by a lack of available space …
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 …