‘co2 Emissions’
A Buildingtalk guide
Start with the news release
Carbon neutral Stride Treglown office from
Stride Treglown, which we summarised at the time by saying "Stride Treglown architects install over 100sq.m of photovoltaics on the roof and south facade of their new Cardiff Office, making it Carbon Neutral".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Aluminium and Trespa faced panels for school from
Panel Systems: "Aluminium panels from Panel Systems specified for stunning new environmentally-friendly Merseyside primary school.".
In September 2011, we covered the news from Lime Technology
- take a look at Lime Technology new external wall insulation (EWI)
which says: "New EWI systems offer breathable solutions, designed for upgrading existing residential and multi-storey buildings, or provide thermally efficient building envelope in new-build construction.".
Take a look also at the news release from Pilkington Building Products UK, Award winning Pilkington Spacia,
as well as Dulux Decorator Centres support Waste To Wonder from Dulux Trade,
and Tyco quick-fit solar panel supports from Tyco Fire Protection Products.
Latest stories...
UN say radon in buildings should be reduced (September 2011)
Radon presence within buildings should be reduced to a lower level, as radon is more dangerous to health than first thought and there is 'no safe level'.
Marley Eternit MCS accredited BIPV roofing systems (September 2011)
Marley Eternit new Solesia range is an MCS accredited building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing system, making it eligible for the government's feed-in tariff scheme.
John Brash shingles for Velux zero carbon homes (September 2011)
Western Red Cedar shingles from John Brash have been specified for the external envelope of two pioneering zero carbon homes in Kettering as part of Velux's Model Home 2020 project.
Windcatchers help Tesco reduce carbon footprint (September 2011)
Tesco install Monodraught Windcatcher natural ventilation systems in its new 17,000 sq ft superstore in Marlborough, Wiltshire.
Knauf Brio Dry Floor Screed beats wet screeds (September 2011)
Brio Dry Floor Screed from Knauf Drywall has many advantages over wet screeds and timber decks, particularly for newbuild or refurbished residential and commercial buildings.
Saint-Gobain Glass promote Planitherm in TV ads (September 2011)
Latest TV commercials show 'Pam and Vern' discussing Window Energy Ratings at home, and the benefits of Planitherm glass for their new windows.
New Schueco facade for refurbisment market (September 2011)
New Schueco ERC 50 Renovation Facade can be fitted without the need for the occupants to move out.
Formica products awarded Greenguard Certification (September 2011)
Products from Formica Group's ten international manufacturing sites have achieved Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification and/or Greenguard Children and Schools
Further reading
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Dynamic Insulation System reduces CO2 emissions
Energyflo Insulation Technologies has tailored its Dynamic Insulation System for use in a green social housing development.
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Pilkington glazing reduces CO2 emissions in Camden
Pilkington Energikare Legacy was recently installed in a social housing project in Camden, London by United House.
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