Built Environment

Free EPD event
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31 May — added by sandy smith, PE International
On the 3rd July, in London PE International are running an EPD event with the Alliance of Sustainable Building Products, UCL and BRE. It FREE and has a fantasic line up!! See …
New green building certification scheme from World Bank
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5 March — added by sandy smith, PE International
World Bank (IFC) have produced a new green building certification scheme for low to middle income buildings. Designed to make green building certification affordable in …
Sustainable drainage systems - Maximising the potential for people and wildlife
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28 Feb. — added by Rosalie Callway, CPRE London
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and RSPB have developed a guidance manual to help local authorities and developers both use natural features to protect homes and …
How to use energy data to influence behavior change [webinar slides]
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21 Feb. — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
In this webinar Andrew McMullen, Tesco's energy performance manager, explains how the retailer is using energy display boards in its stores to engage staff in energy …
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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 …
Infographic: The top cities for Energy Star rated buildings
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1 May 2012 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Which US city has the most Energy Star certified buildings, who's moved up (and down) the rankings this year, and how much are they saving on their utility bills? Find out in …
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 …
What's the Greenest Way of Drying Your Hands?
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14 Nov. 2011 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have completed a major study to assess the greenest way of drying your hands. The study compares the seven most …
Low Carbon Construction
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22 June 2011 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has published its response to the Low Carbon Construction Innovation and Growth Team (IGT) report which includes details of …
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 …