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FeaturesSustainable Project of the Year
Eight buildings are competing for the title of Sustainable Project of the Year in the 2013 黑洞社区 Awards. Here鈥檚 this year鈥檚 shortlist
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CommentSustainability is for sharing
Establishing a new educational model for sustainable building design could be a smart idea, but only if the whole industry works on it together, says Chris Wise
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NewsFirms warn delay to green standards will damage industry
Eight leading insulation firms warn ministers delay to implementation of new energy efficiency standards will damage industry
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NewsHousing Design Awards open
Entries open for 65th Housing Design Awards that recognise excellence and sustainability in home design
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NewsLabour backs key green building campaign aims
Shadow chancellor Ed Balls backs key aims of 黑洞社区鈥檚 Green for Growth campaign in letter to Eric Pickles
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CommentUpskill for a new world
SMEs should put themselves in the frame for low-carbon building work through the Green Deal, says Mark Farrar. But that is just the first step towards a new, green-focused industry
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FeaturesSpotlight: Green infrastructure
The government鈥檚 focus on renewable energy solutions means that planning ahead is more important than ever. Brian Moone surveys the scene
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FeaturesHow the retail industry is cutting carbon
Ike Ijeh looks at the steps the retail industry is taking to cut the carbon
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NewsOver 25 MPs back 黑洞社区鈥檚 Green for Growth campaign
MPs back motion in parliament expressing support for 黑洞社区鈥檚 Green for Growth campaign
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FeaturesLessons in sustainability
With schools responsible for 50% of local authority carbon emissions, Matt Fulford looks at how simple measures can produce big savings
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CommentExploiting the green market
The green agenda is poised to create thousands of jobs and real growth. But imagination and commitment are needed to grasp this chance, says Willmott Dixon鈥檚 Chris Durkin
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CommentGreen and growth in an eco-village
The green economy needs to be driven by entrepreneurs not just government. Tim Byles explains how his JV with Bill Dunster aims to do just that with their eco-village in Devon
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FeaturesGreen for Growth: Zero-carbon homes
The industry needs some clarity on carbon reduction targets. 黑洞社区 looks at three examples of low and zero-carbon housing
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NewsTop Tory MP backs 黑洞社区鈥檚 Green for Growth campaign
Tim Yeo throws weight behind campaign, whilst Zac Goldsmith and Andrew Stunell table EDM in support
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NewsFlagship retrofit scheme may add 10% to energy bills
Study shows ECO could cost double initial estimate and prompts fears of a consumer backlash
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NewsMitie strikes Green Deal partnership with landlords
Contractor appointed exclusive installer for National Landlords Association
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NewsFormer building regulations minister backs campaign
Andrew Stunnell, MP responsible for proposed consequential improvements reform, throws weight behind campaign
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CommentRefitting for the future
Refurbishing our ageing buildings to become more energy efficient would address so many issues
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CommentGreen Deal must be affordable
The Green Deal will only be successful if the public knows for sure that they will save money
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FeaturesGreen for Growth: Retrofit
A ring-fenced retrofit programme for public buildings would boost the economy, cut carbon emissions, and even pay for itself. So why isn鈥檛 it happening?