Environmental stories tagged with: sustainable construction
Eco-Friendly Ratings for all New Homes
Thursday, 28th February 2008, 4:57 pm
The Government's drive towards zero carbon housing took a step forward this week with the announcement that all new homes are to be rated on their green credentials from May 1st.
 New Sustainability Guidance Launched for Housing SectorMonday, 1st October 2007, 2:29 pm
Two new publications offering guidance on the key industry issues of improving the environmental performance of existing homes and for developing a comprehensive sustainability strategy are available, for free, to all organisations involved in the housing sector.
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 Housebuilders Seek Green DelayWednesday, 22nd August 2007, 1:34 pm
In an open letter in the Guardian yesterday, Stewart Baseley, Chairman of the Home Builders Federation, said that they wanted a "phased increase in energy efficiency."
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 Sustainable Building MethodsWednesday, 8th August 2007, 12:28 pm
During July experts from South Shropshire District Council and Acton Scott Historic Working Farm held workshops on traditional, low-energy building techniques such as straw bale construction, building with earth and light clay blocks, and roofing with chestnut shingles.
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 Homes for the Future: More Affordable, More SustainableTuesday, 24th July 2007, 3:59 pm
The Government has published its Green Paper which sets out its goals for the future of housing development.
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Sustainable Building Construction Event
Tuesday, 10th July 2007, 10:50 am
South Shropshire District Council and Acton Scott Farm Museum lead the way in the quest for alternative sustainable low energy building technologies.
Housing Targets Versus the Environment
Sunday, 20th May 2007, 4:48 pm
According to independent watchdog, too many homes are being demolished; built on water-stressed areas; the impact on current residents and infrastructure are not being thought through; and climate change is all but ignored.
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