Built Environment

What does it take to become a chief sustainability officer?
- Member of the week
29 April — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees

Tom Robinson is one of the few chief sustainability officers in the construction sector. We find out how he got into the role and what it involves. When did you take up the …
Solar-powered San Francisco Exploratorium aims to become largest net-zero-energy museum in the US
- News
9 May — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees

The San Francisco Exploratorium at Pier 15 has set the target to become the largest net-zero-energy museum in the US thanks to a $300m renovation. The interactive science …
Sainsbury’s opens Britain’s greenest convenience store
- News
25 April — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has turned a former tanning salon and metal fabricators workshop into what it claims is the country’s most environmentally-sound convenience …
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Q&A clinic: Staff engagement and change management
- Q&A clinic
22 April — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees

Welcome to the 2degrees Commercial Property Q&A Clinic, which we are running in partnership with Deloitte Real Estate. Between 22nd and 26th April, real estate …
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The heat is on
- Link
7 May — added by Tom Robinson, Carillion Plc

Mark Smulian responds to the recent Government review of its heat strategy.
Q&A clinic: Tips on financing energy efficiency investments
- Q&A clinic
30 April — written by Nick Wilson, Sterling Thermal Technology

Welcome to the 2degrees Commercial Property Q&A Clinic in partnership with Deloitte Real Estate. Between 22nd and 26th April, real estate sustainability experts were on-line …
Is intellectual property the answer to economic recovery?
- Blog post
2 May — written by Sarah Daly, mygreeneye

Economic, social and environmental pressures have created a perfect storm for innovation. So why aren't we doing more to support intellectual property as the lifeblood of our …
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How can you use EPC data to deliver real improvements?
- Q&A clinic
24 April — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees

Welcome to the 2degrees Commercial Property Q&A Clinic, which we are running in partnership with Deloitte Real Estate. Between 22nd and 26th April, real estate …
Q&A clinic: How can we use the CRC to promote landlord and tenant engagement?
- Q&A clinic
21 April — written by Sophie Carruth, LaSalle Investment Management

Welcome to the 2degrees Commercial Property Q&A Clinic, which we are running in partnership with Deloitte Real Estate. Between 22nd and 26th April, real estate …
10 tips to reduce environmental impacts in commercial buildings
- Feature
- Recommended
13 Feb. — written by Christopher Botten, Better Buildings Partnership

One of the biggest barriers to achieving real energy savings in commercial buildings is the lack of co-operation between owners and occupiers. Here are 10 tips on how to …
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