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RE-Block: REviving high-rise Blocks for cohesive and green neighborhoods.
Posted on: 13 February 2013
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The main objective addressed by EU project, RE-Block, is to foster efficient regeneration of neighbourhoods comprising high rise estates, making them more attractive and improving their environmental quality, whilst creating an integrated tailor-made approach to combat poverty. Background information and the first newsletter, published in January 2013, is available online.
Green Deal assessment tools
Posted on: 13 February 2013
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BRE has released two new versions of the green deal assessment tools it has developed for the Department of Energy and Climate Change. The tools enable qualified green deal assessors to evaluate the energy savings resulting from the installation of one or more efficiency measures and to create and lodge reports on the national registry. The tool for dwellings is based on the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP). The green deal variant, Green Deal Occupancy Assessment Tool, can be used for carrying out an occupancy assessment following the creation of an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The report generated can then be used to form the basis of an agreement between a householder and green deal provider on the efficiency measures to be implemented. A similar tool can be downloaded for non-domestic buildings and is the only tool currently available for carrying out assessments in commercial premises.
Council of Mortgage Lenders
Posted on: 13 February 2013
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The number of first-time buyers reached its largest yearly total in five years, according to new data released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
BIM Case Study: Birmingham City University
Posted on: 12 February 2013
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As part of the Birmingham City University’s £180 million investment in its estate, two new buildings are currently being completed to expand capacity of the city centre campus. This case study looks at the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) on this project (including technical details), its challenges and successes, and lessons learned.
Kosice: A hidden tourist gem? Putting a mark on the map
Posted on: 12 February 2013
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Kosice, Slovakia’s second largest city, has remained an relatively unknown destination. Nominated as the European Capital of Culture for 2013, this article highlights the potential of a relatively untapped market that is bound to see growth in the coming years.
Sustainable drainage systems: Maximising the potential for people and wildlife
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The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the Wetlands and Wildfowl Trust have produced a new guide to Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems for local authorities and developers. This guidance is aimed at local authorities, (and eventual SuDS Approving Bodies (SABs)), landscape architects, developers, engineers, masterplanners and anyone wishing to deliver benefits for people and wildlife through SuDS. It describes how to maximise the biodiversity potential of SuDS and identifies a set of design criteria and the design features required to deliver these benefits as well as their long-term management.
Global perspectives: 2012 REIT report
Posted on: 12 February 2013
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This is the fifth edition of Ernst & Young’s Global perspectives REIT report, which is intended to help real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other property investors to make more informed investment decisions with regard to the global REIT market. This year’s report includes: comparisons of six major global REIT markets by size, volume, returns, balance sheet and income measures; and an in-depth discussion of these six REIT markets: Australia, France, Japan, Singapore, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Nordic energy technology perspectives: Pathways to a carbon neutral energy future
Posted on: 12 February 2013
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The Nordic region can become carbon-neutral by 2050 through big changes in its energy sector, including a ten-fold increase in wind generation, an end to all use of coal and significant electrification of transport, the International Energy Agency reports in the first regional edition of its flagship technology publication, Energy Technology Perspectives.
Evaluation of investment in solar energy
Posted on: 12 February 2013
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This research presents a novel model for the valuation of investments in PV systems for buildings.
District Heating Manual for London
Posted on: 11 February 2013
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A new set of guidelines has been published by the Mayor of London to support the delivery of decentralised energy schemes in the capital. The manual provides practical guidance for developers, network designers and planners with the aim of creating a consistent framework for delivering efficient, interconnecting, district heating networks. It is also designed to help guide local planning authorities.
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