Built Environment

UK's Green Deal moves a step closer
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8 Aug. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
The UK government’s flagship Green Deal initiative has moved a step closer to its autumn launch with the opening of a register that will enable businesses to start becoming …
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 …
Interview with BREEAM Spain: What can the UK teach Spain about low-carbon buildings?
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4 Feb. — written by Izabela Stacewicz, 2degrees
As we prepare for UK Trade & Investment’s mission to Iberia, I caught up with Ana Luisa Cabrita, BREEAM España Manager, to find out how she currently views the market in …
Tokyo’s Answer to Cutting Building Emissions
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29 June 2012 — written by USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council), U.S. Green Building Council
By Maggie Comstock Tens of thousands of delegates from diverse backgrounds and geographical regions convened in Rio to protect the future we want through sustainable …
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Streamlining Life Cycle Assessment
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21 Nov. 2011 — written by David Baggs, ecospecifier global
The most common question journalists and green building professionals ask when it comes to green product procurement is: ‘how do I know which product is best?’ That’s what …
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 …
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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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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Green Deal: Plan A or Plan B?
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5 Sept. 2012 — written by Rory Bergin, HTA Sustainability & Innovation
The UK government's plan A for its flagship Green Deal initiative isn’t looking too hot at the moment. I don’t think that the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) …
Innovative ventilation aims to overcome housing refurbishment challenge
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19 Sept. 2012 — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Technology update: With the UK setting ambitious targets for low energy upgrades to existing homes, start-up company Ventive has come up with an innovative heat recovery …