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Benefits of green walls greater than first thought
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3 Aug. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
According to scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Lancaster ‘greening’ streets with trees, bushes and living walls, could cut pollution by as much as 30%. This is …
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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 …
Redefining Sustainability and the Decline of EcoBuild
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23 March 2012 — written by Paul Hinkin, Black Architecture
So, it is that EcoBuild time of the year again! I gave a presentation in the session “Changing behaviour for the energy efficient operation of buildings” about how buildings …
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Is bamboo a solution for mainstream construction?
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7 Sept. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Technology update: Bamboo has long been used for scaffolding in places like Hong Kong, but could it become a mainstream sustainable material for house construction in the …
Algae growing building facade shades while generating renewable energy
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17 Sept. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Technology update: The first building to incorporate a facade that generates micro-algae, which are harvested and converted to biomass for energy generation, is under …
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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 …
It’s All About the People Stupid!
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11 July 2012 — written by Paul Hinkin, Black Architecture
The latest in our Breakfast on Black events took place last Friday, attended by an invited group of industry leaders with a passion for sustainable development. Our speaker …
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What Makes a BREEAM Outstanding Building?
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10 Feb. 2012 — written by Martin Townsend, BRE
BREEAM Outstanding was added to the BREEAM system of rating buildings in 2008. Previously, Excellent had been the top award. At that time many building projects that were …
How do we ensure sustainability doesn't become the victim of value engineering?
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15 Oct. 2012 — started by Alexandra Hammond, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Ahead of the next 2degrees Live event in January, we will be posting some of the key challenges that attendees will be bringing along to the event. Here Alexandra Hammond, …
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SMEs hold key to greater innovation
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5 Dec. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Organizations should be engaging with small to medium enterprises (SMEs) if they want to benefit from a better range of solutions and greater innovation. In a new guide to be …

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