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Impact of Part L and the Future Homes Standard on timber frame housebuilding

The Future Homes Standard is a keystone of the government’s emissions reductions strategy - and timber frame construction is recognised as a prime route to compliance.

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Low Energy Masterclass open for registration!

Register now for a new masterclass dedicated to the delivery of energy efficient homes... On 23 September, the Zero Carbon Hub in collaboration with South...

Energy efficiency measures save Bristol museum £50k

Measures to improve energy efficiency at Bristol's harbourside museum will make savings of £50k a year... A solar array on the rooftop of Bristol's harbourside...

Social housing properties set to be transformed

Over 1,000 non-traditional social housing properties across Wrexham County Borough are set to receive a radical makeover and see a significant fall in their...

Affordable, energy efficient homes to be built in Rochdale

A brand new range of affordable, energy efficient properties will be built in Rochdale, it has emerged... New homes designed to be energy efficient are...

Planning for overheating in homes

As our climate and hot summers become more probable, the Zero Carbon Hub asks if we should we make better use of the planning...

Construction industry praised for sourcing sustainable timber

The construction sector has come out on top in a sustainability report into how companies in the UK source timber... The World Wide Fund for...

Chancellor urged to reconsider zero carbon homes decision

Over 200 business and industry leaders have written to George Osborne urging him to reconsider the decision to axe zero carbon home standards... Last week...

‘Impossible’ zero carbon home designed

Designers at Cardiff University have proven the Chancellor wrong after constructing an affordable zero carbon home... It has been a bad week for the zero...

Government sounds “death knell” for zero carbon homes

The UK Green Building Council has today responded to the announcement that the government does not intend to proceed with the zero carbon Allowable...

Iconic London building named most sustainable

The iconic “Walkie Talkie” building has been recognised as one of London's most sustainable buildings... The iconic building at 20 Fenchurch Street, London, has been...

Energy Efficiency – It’s now the Law

Liz Ainslie MsC AIEMA, Environmental Consultant for Hosking Associates Ltd outlines the new legislation for energy efficiency in both the domestic and non-domestic private...

Sustainable buildings save money

New research has revealed the financial benefits that can be gained from energy efficient, sustainable buildings... Buildings that are energy efficient perform better than their...

Tackling thermal bridging the Passivhaus way

Chris Parsons, Director of Parsons & Whittley Architects and Passivhaus Trust member provides an overview of thermal bridging challenges and its impact on the...

Insulation for business efficiency

With many energy saving insulation solutions readily available for business premises, significant savings can be made on energy bills... Although warmer weather is on the...

Council houses benefit from external wall insulation

Council houses across Wrexham are set to receive a face lift due to an external improvement programme, which will insulate and improve the outer...

Can construction really be sustainable?

The construction industry has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but only if it is open to innovation and change with a more...

Low Energy Know How open for registration!

The Zero Carbon Hub is hosting two events next month in Swansea and Newcastle, aimed at providing practical knowledge and insight into the zero...

Construction leaders make a case for cutting emissions

More than 50 businesses leaders from the construction industry have written an open letter to Chancellor George Osborne, outlining the business case for cutting...

Local authority action on energy efficiency

Ian Hutchcroft, Head of Local Delivery at the Energy Saving Trust explains how local authorities can retrofit for energy efficiency and deliver benefits for...

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