Built Environment

Low carbon centre
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9 June 2008 — added by Patrick Chalmers, 2degrees
A new centre for low carbon technology in buildings at London South Bank University (LSBU) will help put London at the forefront of the fight to tackle climate change.
JCT moves closer to launching 'green' contract provisions
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7 Sept. 2008 — added by Patrick Chalmers, 2degrees
The Joint Contracts Tribunal is set to publish terms and guidance on issues such as waste reduction and energy consumption this autumn.
Public-private partnership will focus on zero-carbon homes
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19 July 2008 — added by Patrick Chalmers, 2degrees
An independent 'Zero Carbon Hub' has been set up to work with the UK Government, councils and industry to help implement the 2016 target for zero carbon new homes.
2degrees Podcast: Tackling Sustainability in Commercial Real Estate:The Better Buildings Partnership
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22 Feb. 2011 — added by Bose Falk, University of New Mexico
Built Environment Working Group Manager Bose Falk interviews the two chairs of the Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) group: Peter Clarke (British Land) and Keith Bugden, …
Solar-powered Homes Remain a Distant Dream for Many in the US
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16 Aug. 2011 — added by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
Interesting article in the Guardian on why solar power in the US is booming in large scale utility-size projects, but 'plodding along' in the residential market.
Pounds and pennies of domestic PV
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19 April 2008 — added by Patrick Chalmers, 2degrees
Was the hefty sum of £8,500 we forked out last year for solar panels a good investment or a waste of money?
UK Green Building Council
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12 May 2008 — added by Patrick Chalmers, 2degrees
A membership organisation, consisting of businesses from across the industry, NGOs, academic institutions and government agencies.
Minimal heat savings from existing stock - Arup expert
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19 May 2008 — added by Patrick Chalmers, 2degrees
Most of the big gains in improving the heated energy efficiency of the existing housing stock have already been made, says an expert from Arup.
Facility running costs up 10% in four years - IFMA
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19 May 2008 — added by Patrick Chalmers, 2degrees
IFMA report finds energy consumption down while utility costs rise.
L&G on green training push
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7 July 2008 — added by Patrick Chalmers, 2degrees
Legal & General Property is to send 40 of its fund managers and 'decision makers' on a course to learn about sustainability and its potential impact on property values.

Built Environment

Low carbon centre

JCT moves closer to launching 'green' contract provisions

Public-private partnership will focus on zero-carbon homes

2degrees Podcast: Tackling Sustainability in Commercial Real Estate:The Better Buildings Partnership

Solar-powered Homes Remain a Distant Dream for Many in the US

Pounds and pennies of domestic PV

UK Green Building Council

Minimal heat savings from existing stock - Arup expert

Facility running costs up 10% in four years - IFMA

L&G on green training push

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