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Near zero energy through integrated design
Posted on: 16 October 2014
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The basics of what most consider ‘sustainable design’ have migrated from the fringe to the mainstream of the UK construction industry in the past 20 years. Post occupancy evaluation, embodied energy, lifecycle analysis and designing for deconstruction are all receiving more time, effort and (in some cases) funding by the more enlightened clients, designers and contractors. Research in the UK and throughout Europe has shown that one such method to enhance performance without increasing overall costs can be achieved through recently-clarified advancements in collaborative working and partnering. Integrated design (ID) is an advance on the principles of collaborative working and partnering. Research between 11 EU partners, including BRE for the UK, has demonstrated that a significant part of the challenge in delivering near zero energy buildings in practice is ensuring that the finished building is the best low energy match for the requirements of that building’s occupant.
Building4change
Posted on: 16 October 2014
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This site provides information on sustainability, innovation and best practice in the built environment. You can sign up to receive a regular weekly newsletter.
NBS Sustainability Report 2014
Posted on: 13 October 2014
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Personal commitment far outweighs regulations, client demands and company policies as the main driver of sustainability, according to the latest Sustainability Report published by NBS. Sustainability’s battle for hearts and minds across the UK construction industry appears to be won, with this second NBS survey of consultants, clients and contractors finding that almost four fifths consider personal beliefs and values as their primary motivation for delivering sustainable buildings.
Count us in: Lessons learnt
Posted on: 10 October 2014
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Count Us In explored how housing associations can help their residents use energy more efficiently through simple changes in their behavior. As part of the project, the National Housing Federation worked with a number of housing associations who ran pilots testing different ways of working with residents. The Federation has published the main findings from the Count Us In project. The report also sets out recommendations for housing associations wishing to deliver effective engagement activity at scale.
UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
Posted on: 29 September 2014
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The Bartlett is celebrating the establishment of the UCL Institute for Environmental Design & Engineering (UCL-IEDE). IEDE seeks a deeper understanding of the part played by choices relating to buildings and the urban environment in tackling some of the greatest challenges facing mankind, in areas such as health, human well-being, productivity, energy use and climate change.
Health, wellbeing and productivity in offices: The next chapter for green building
Posted on: 24 September 2014
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This report from the World Green Building Council puts forward the best and latest information on the building design features that are known to have positive impacts on the health, well-being and productivity of office occupants, and points to financial implications.
3rd Green Building Masterplan for Singapore
Posted on: 19 September 2014
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To accelerate Singapore’s drive to become a global leader in green buildings, particularly with regards special expertise in the tropics and sub-tropics, the country’s Building and Construction Authority has unveiled its 3rd Green Building Masterplan. This maps out a holistic strategy for the next five to 10 years to accelerate the ‘greening’ of existing buildings to help achieve a target of 80 per cent green buildings by 2030. Beyond focusing on the building infrastructure, the BCA wants to get building owners, facility managers, tenants and occupants to play a bigger role in the green building movement.
Victorian House energy efficient refurbishment, London
Posted on: 18 September 2014
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This Victorian semi-detached house, part of the SuperHome network, was given an award-winning eco-renovation based on installing cost effective interventions rather than setting out to meet a notional standard. This approach has delivered a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions.
Cooling our cities and buildings
Posted on: 4 September 2014
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Recent reports highlight the dangers from the urban heat island phenomenon. This article considers how we can adapt and mitigate the built environment.
Private Rented Sector Energy Efficiency Regulations (Non-Domestic)
Posted on: 27 August 2014
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This consultation focuses on the non-domestic private rented sector regulations that will require eligible properties in the sector to be improved to a specified minimum standard. These regulations must be in force by 1st April 2018.
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