Case study: merging green roof and solar PV
Despite the relatively small roof area, the developer was able to combine both green roof and solar PV array to achieve BREEAM Outstanding.
Case study: Callaughtons Ash Passivhaus scheme
The high levels of energy efficiency of this Passivhaus scheme has helped the housing association provide its tenants with affordable, low-energy accommodation.
Eden Project North receives £1.2m boost
The money from Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) will go towards the development work needed to prepare a planning application for Eden Project North in Morecambe.
Govt publishes new ‘Playbook’ to boost productivity and innovation in construction
The Construction Playbook sets out on how government will work with the construction sector to deliver public sector works faster and greener.
SPONSORED: Rethinking the urban jungle through biophilic building design
Stora Enso’s Rory Doak, explores the role that engineered wood plays in a biophilic design approach.
Managing waste through 3D printing
Manchester and Zurich taking steps to integrate 3D printing into construction and waste management.
Rooftop forest to crown former court building
Planning granted to convert Blackfriars Crown Court into BREEAM Outstanding ‘next gen offices’ with a rooftop garden of over 100 established trees
Scotland trials hydrogen-powered homes
Gas company given all-clear to construct world’s first hydrogen-to-homes demonstration network on Scottish East Coast.
BBP launches new energy rating scheme for UK Offices
The NABERS rating scheme, which already operates in Australia, aims to bridge the gap between the design and in-use energy performance of UK offices.
£10m for London’s Green New Deal
The Mayor of London’s commitment comes as 80% of Londoners say climate change poses a huge threat to the capital, and people gather virtually for London Climate Action Week.