Environmental stories tagged with: Zero Carbon

So you've been inspired by Grand Designs to build your own eco-house but where do you begin to find out about all those fancy modern eco-friendly materials and products? The Ecobuild exhibition at London's Earls Court.

The Liberal Democrats today revealed radical proposals to transform Britain into an international leader in tackling climate change, making the country carbon neutral by 2050.

Housing Minister Yvette Cooper hailed an agreement with housebuilders and councils which will make zero carbon housing a reality within 10 years - and urged other partners in the industry to follow suit and 'sign the green pledge' by emailing her Department.

According to a new report from Savills, though green issues are an important consideration when buying a house, they are not important enough to pay more for.

Yvette Cooper, Minister for Housing & Planning, launched five demonstration buildings on the BRE Innovation Park on Monday.

Housebuilders are being invited to submit expressions of interest to build England's first large scale development of zero carbon homes.

Zero carbon, wind turbines, solar panels - are you confused? Help is at hand with RIBA Architect in the House, offering homeowners the opportunity to speak to a local architect about design issues, including making the most effective 'green' changes to your home.