Environmental stories tagged with: sustainable homes

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.

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.

Zero Carbon Homes in Kent

Monday, 29th October 2007, 7:04 pm

Ashford Borough Council has announced groundbreaking plans for the South East's first zero-carbon affordable housing scheme.

Brad Pitt and Steve Bing Plan New 150-Home Community in New Orleans

Friday, 28th September 2007, 7:20 pm

Putting his money where is mouth is, Brad Pitt has pledged $5 million towards building 150 new environmentally friendly homes in New Orleans, and challenged others present at the Clinton Global Initiative event today to join with him.

English Partnerships Starts Race to Develop England's First Zero Carbon Communities

Monday, 11th June 2007, 12:15 pm

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

New Eco-Homes to be Unveiled at OFFSITE2007

Thursday, 17th May 2007, 1:26 pm

Leading companies from the UK and abroad are building the first houses designed to demonstrate compliance to the new Code for Sustainable Homes, ready for unveiling at OFFSITE2007, 11th 14th June at BRE Watford.