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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 …
What's Next for Sainsbury’s First Eco Store?
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9 Jan. 2012 — written by Paul Hinkin, Black Architecture
Sainsbury’s has announced that it intends to close its pioneering low energy store in Greenwich, South East London, just 12 years after it was opened by a very young Jamie …
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The top 12 of 2012
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19 Dec. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
From sustainable supermarkets to energy efficiency and green walls to timber skyscrapers, it’s that time of year when we look back at what’s been most popular in the 2degrees …
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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Raising the energy performance of your properties: What are your biggest challenges?
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6 Sept. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
As you might already have seen, we’re busy gearing up for the next 2degrees Live event: Raising the Energy Performance of Your Properties, which will take place on 25th …
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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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Low-carbon buildings: Is there really a gap between design intent and actual performance?
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5 Dec. 2012 — written by dave cheshire, AECOM
When a new low carbon building doesn't perform as well as hoped, 'the design/performance gap' is often blamed. But is there really a gap between design intent and actual …
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 …
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 …