All Supplements articles – Page 41

  • Features

    Spreading the word

    2006-09-25T16:01:00Z

    Saba Salman looks at the key reports to influence the growing use of modern methods of construction

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    Move into the mainstream

    2006-09-25T13:41:00Z

    Modern methods of construction are accepted as useful tools, but it’s time to step up a gear. Martin goss, group technical director at mtech, argues for early project involvement

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    Second sight

    2006-09-25T13:00:00Z

    Off-site construction has proved itself when it comes to speedy and cost effective building, but how does it look a year or two down the line? Graham Ridout went back to three key projects to see how they are standing the test of time

  • News

    Sustainability

    2006-09-22T00:00:00Z

    A building with more than 7000 solar panels and the latest in hemp insulation feature in this weeks Specifier.

  • The CIS Tower has 7244 PV panels
    Features

    Solarcentury: A sunny outlook

    2006-09-22T00:00:00Z

    London-based Solarcentury has worked on its most challenging project to date, installing photovoltaic panels at the CIS Tower in Manchester. But it warns more must be done to give companies an incentive to support sustainable solutions

  • Features

    Lhoist UK: In the lime light

    2006-09-22T00:00:00Z

    Lhoist UK produces building lime and hemp lime products, and is benefiting from the new Part L and public awareness of environmental issues.

  • The straw-panelled EcoDepot is said to reduce energy use by three-quarters compared with standard buildings
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    Down on the farm

    2006-09-22T00:00:00Z

    Sonia Soltani reports on how a York council building is demonstrating the eco-credentials of an unlikely building material … straw

  • Features

    What it costs: photovoltaics

    2006-09-22T00:00:00Z

    Photovoltaics may help reduce energy costs, as well as cutting CO2 emissions. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans looks at the options and whole-life costs of PV systems

  • Features

    What to specify: 100% Detail 100% Design

    2006-09-22T00:00:00Z

    Specifiers hunting for the latest in eco-friendly design should check out 100% Detail and 100% Design, on now at London’s Earls Court. You can also find out about sustainable products right here, including a cost-effective wind turbine and a bathroom water-saving device

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    Upcoming schemes …

    2006-09-15T00:00:00Z

    that are changing the face of Manchester and beyond

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    Products

    2006-09-15T00:00:00Z

    A fridge-full of innovative products

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    Out of Whitehall

    2006-09-15T00:00:00Z

    A briefing on what’s going on in government

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    Regeneration needs you!

    2006-09-15T00:00:00Z

    Regeneration staff are in desperately short supply, which means employers must pay top salaries to get them to enlist. Karen Glaser reports on the PSD Group/Regenerate survey. Illustration by Max Schindler

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    Latest thinking on …

    2006-09-15T00:00:00Z

    Living Landmarks

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    Innovation

    2006-09-15T00:00:00Z

    Renewable energy technologies can be expensive. So here’s the lowdown on grants to help you buy them.

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    Where next for social housing?

    2006-09-15T00:00:00Z

    Ruth Kelly has ordered a review of the role of social housing in the 21st century. Jon Rouse, head of the Housing Corporation, points the way

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    What’s working housing innovation

    2006-09-15T00:00:00Z

    The first development is a millennium community with a standard-setting agenda. The second has experimented with design and won a string of architectural awards. The third has attained top environmental scores in EcoHomes. What lessons can be learned from these innovative homes?

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    Funding

    2006-09-15T00:00:00Z

    What do funders want from regeneration schemes?

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    Don’t be square

    2006-09-15T00:00:00Z

    Large-scale masterplans have to design in flexibility for the long term, whether that means allowing for change of use or turning public spaces into World Cup match screening venues.

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    The hunt for cash

    2006-09-15T00:00:00Z

    Public sector housing and regeneration budgets look almost certain to be squeezed next year, which means cash is going to have to be found outside the Treasury. Luckily, councils won’t have far to look – they’re sitting on great wads of the stuff.