Built Environment

M&S distribution centre features Europe's largest solar wall
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27 Nov. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
M&S' new distribution centre in Castle Donington, Leicestershire will features Europe’s largest solar wall, when it opens in early 2013. The 8,400 m2 carbon-neutral facility …
Is it time for a rethink on the way we light our buildings?
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18 Dec. 2012 — written by Dave Farebrother, Faregreen Environmental Ltd
According to a new report from the Green Construction Board, the UK will need to cut carbon emissions from the built environment by 77% if it is to achieve its 2050 reduction …
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Tender opportunity: Strategic financial advice for establishing an energy fund
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11 Dec. 2012 — written by Nick King, Oxfordshire County Council
Oxfordshire County Council has just issued a call for expressions of interest from strategic financial advisers. In collaboration with the Low Carbon Hub and Oxford City …
Lack of capacity is holding back retrofitting market
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27 Nov. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
A lack of experienced retrofit practitioners and difficulty in sourcing suitable products are preventing the UK from retrofitting homes at the rate needed to achieve its …
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EPCs don’t tell the whole story, finds study
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26 Nov. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
A new report concludes that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are insufficient at delivering wholesale energy reduction across commercial properties. The research by …
Best practice retrofit insights
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22 Nov. 2012 — written by Stephen Bateman, GreenWise
I thought I'd share this preview of an independent report published by the Institute for Sustainability describing the practical challenges of UK domestic retrofit in UK …
How can we mobilise the market to drive energy reductions in our buildings?
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16 Nov. 2012 — written by Justin Snoxall, British Land
My biggest challenge to driving energy reductions in our portfolio is demonstrating that there are economic benefits for us in doing this. It is not always easy to justify …
Waitrose blazes the trail with two more BREEAM 'Outstanding' stores
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16 Nov. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
After becoming the first retailer to receive a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating for one of its stores, Waitrose has added two more to its property portfolio. The stores in Cowes …
University of Reading launches new built environment sustainability research programme
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14 Nov. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
The University of Reading has launched a new interdisciplinary research programme that will explore issues such as the use of green roofs and green infrastructure, planning …
Green construction being stifled by UK policy
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14 Nov. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Inconsistent government policy and planning rules are two of the main barriers holding back the UK’s sustainable construction sector concludes a new study. The research …