Environmental stories tagged with: eco house

Town Crier announces green homes

Tuesday, 17th March 2009, 1:01 pm

The sleepy market town of Penkridge, Staffordshire, was recently aroused to the "oh yeas!" of its town crier Bevan Craddock as he announced the start of building work on an eco-project in the town.

Barratt Green House Opening By Housing Minister

Saturday, 17th May 2008, 3:25 pm

The Barratt Green House – the first home by a mainstream housebuilder which is so environmentally friendly that it meets the criteria for zero stamp duty – was officially opened today by the Minister for Housing, the Rt Hon Caroline Flint MP.

Environmental Retrofitting

Monday, 26th November 2007, 3:15 pm

Solar Cities Scotland in partnership with Dundee City Council and energy efficiency agency SCARF is developing a demonstration house in the Whitfield area of Dundee.

Building an Eco-House for £60k

Tuesday, 9th October 2007, 8:14 pm

Television's DIY supremo, Tommy Walsh, had a busy summer building an eco-house for the princely sum of £60,000 and nearly managed to complete it within 60 days. The results are currently being shown on Discovery Real.

Step into the Eco-House in the Gardens of Eden

Friday, 18th May 2007, 12:34 pm

A life-saving eco-house is being planted at the Eden Project this spring to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on communities worldwide.