Built Environment

European investors and occupiers focus on sustainability
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3 Oct. 2012 — added by Ali Matthews, Cushman & Wakefield
The focus on sustainability by European investors and fund managers gathered significant momentum over the last 12 months according to a new report from the C&W …
The impact of the smart grid on intelligent buildings [webinar slides]
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25 Sept. 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) has completed a collaborative landmark research study into the opportunities presented by the growth of smart grids in …
Energy Efficiency: Identifying the hot spots in your property portfolio [Webinar Slides]
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27 June 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
There is huge potential for making savings, both in cash and carbon, through improving the energy performance of existing commercial buildings. The challenge is knowing which …
Survey Reveals Impact of Green Building Certification
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19 June 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
A new report by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) emphasizes the importance of green certification for both new and existing buildings. The report, Going …
How Energy Efficiency Impacts on Property Value
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6 June 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
A new report has been published to help surveyors assess the effects of energy efficiency on a property’s value.Co-authored by the Appraisal Institute, a global association …
UK Energy Policy Timeline
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28 May 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Arup has published an energy legislation timeline outlining existing and upcoming legislation that will affect businesses. Find out more about the Renewable Heat Incentive by …
Opportunities for 2degrees members to be part of the sustainable redevelopment of North Africa
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10 Feb. 2012 — added by Oliver Hurrey, 2degrees
UK exports of goods to Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia were more than £2.5 billion in 2010 and similar for 2011. These are significant potential growth markets for …
Webinar Slides - Passivhaus: Applying the low energy standard to housing refurbishment
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21 Sept. 2011 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Passivhaus, the German low energy standard, is now being used to transform existing buildings. In this webinar we look at the recently launched refurbishment standard and …
Webinar Slides: The Route to Zero Carbon Homes
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15 Sept. 2011 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Brought to you in partnership with the Trade Commissioner Service at the High Commission of Canada in London The UK has set an ambitious target for all new homes to be ‘zero …
Cities and Built Environment Community Calendar of Activities: August
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2 Aug. 2011 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Find out what's coming up in the Cities and Built Environment Community on 2degrees this month by downloading the August Calendar.