Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Green Building",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Super Spacer features in natural nursing home from
Edgetech, which we summarised at the time by saying "Edgetech customer Green Building Store's Ecoplus System high performance timber windows have been selected for a new 40-bed care home in Beverley".
The same day,
we featured the news release New eco options for timber windows from
Green Building Store: "Green Building Store, the sustainable window specialist is launching new eco options for timber windows at Ecobuild 2008".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB]
concerning its Key trends Report
- take a look at Concern over increasing global competition
which says: "Increasing global competition is key concern for Europe's construction industry leaders says CIOB".
Take a look also at the news release from CIRIA, Green Roof Congress details unveiled at Ecobuild,
as well as Glazing and housing top sustainability agenda from Pilkington Building Products UK,
and 'Red Multi' brick is Hanson latest green product from Hanson.
See also:
How to design and build your own eco-home
(November 2007)
The Green Self-Build Book: How to design and build your own eco-home by Jon Broome is a highly illustrated, practical handbook on eco-friendly self-building
NHBC welcomes Calcutt Review
(November 2007)
Calcutt Review recognises the importance of NHBC's role in consumer protection, acknowledging its standard setting role, inspection regime and Buildmark warranty
Designing green to reduce operating costs
(November 2007)
Survey finds architects designing green to address demand for lower building operating costs
Sustainable design for China project
(November 2007)
Autodesk's architecture solutions simplify sustainable design for China project
Next phase in IP Convergence
(November 2007)
Panduit network infrastructure solutions support next phase in IP Convergence
Energy efficient house in Solar Decathlon
(October 2007)
Distech Controls has donated LON based controllers to Cornell University for their solar powered energy efficient house project and their participation in the Solar Decathlon
Sustainable soundproofing to shout about
(October 2007)
Sound Service (Oxford) manufacture from sustainable materials such as recycled rubber where possible
Autodesk to host Sustainable Design Forum
(October 2007)
Autodesk collaborates with United Nations Environment Programme and Natural World Museum's 'Envisioning Change' Exhibition at BOZAR to Host Sustainable Design Forum
Marley Eternit extends Natura cladding range
(September 2007)
Following an international colour workshop with UK, French and German architects, Marley Eternit has launched a new Natura range of fibre cement decorative cladding panels
Cadforce bolsters BIM and green capabilities
(September 2007)
Cadforce, the global leader in outsourced architectural services, announce hiring David Gerber, Ph.D., as Vice President of Innovation
Warning about non-residential sustainable code
(August 2007)
The Concrete Centre has warned that any commercial sustainable code must include long-term sustainabiilty
Future has to be 'green' says construction
(August 2007)
'The Green Perspective' report by the CIOB reveals that over 94% of construction professionals believe that 'green' building is the future for the construction industry
Conference: Introducing Zero Carbon Construction
(July 2007)
Ecos Trust say conference will clarify 'Zero Carbon' with the latest on policy in the region and examples from national pioneering designers and developers
Delivering sustainable construction on site
(July 2007)
New CIRIA conference 'Delivering sustainable construction on site' will take a strategic look at the challenges and opportunities for delivering sustainable construction
New guide to sustainable solutions
(May 2007)
Aggregate Industries' new sustainable product brochure is now available
Sustainable design for a healthier environment
(May 2007)
Autodesk and the Natural World Museum collaborate to promote sustainable design for a healthier environment
Contract for upgrades at two campuses
(May 2007)
Los Angeles Community College District awards $32 million contract for Science, Technology, and Biology upgrades at two campuses
David Ritter building green homes
(March 2007)
Concept behind participating in the green building program is to develop more energy-efficient, healthier and environmentally friendly homes
Events at CAT in 2007
(March 2007)
Events at Centre for Alternative Technology, Europe's leading eco-centre, shows how you can make a difference in 2007
Supporting green building with versatile materials
(February 2007)
GE Plastics supports green building trends with versatile materials for energy conservation, sustainable design and recyclability
Autodesk updates Revit Platform for BIM
(February 2007)
Autodesk announce comprehensive updates to its Revit platform for building information modelling (BIM) software applications
Forestry Commission opens sustainable green office
(January 2007)
Forestry Commission Scotland opens sustainable green office in Inverness
New SUDS guidance to be previewed at Ecobuild
(January 2007)
CIRIA Associate, Paul Shaffer will be addressing the 'Making Sustainable Construction Happen' Conference about the benefits of sustainable drainage systems as part of Ecobuild 2007
CIRIA at Ecobuild
(January 2007)
CIRIA to participate in Ecobuild, the UK's only event dedicated to sustainable design and construction
GBS helps Water Aid for 2007
(January 2007)
Green Building Store makes WaterAid its Charity of the Year
Contracts for upgrades at Colleges
(December 2006)
Los Angeles Community College District awards more than $35 million in construction contracts for upgrades at Colleges
The Green Building Bible published
(December 2006)
The new, two volume, third edition of The Green Building Bible - the natural choice for all architects and builders - has now been published
L.A. Harbor College breaks new ground
(November 2006)
New technology building will include Transportation Security Administration and Homeland Security training programs - unique in Los Angeles
Client demand now green building practice driver
(November 2006)
Architects predict significant increases in practice of sustainable design, according to 2006 Autodesk Green Index
LACCD Sustainability Conference 2006
(November 2006)
Global experts will address critical issues such as 'Global Warming - Are Architects Responsible?' at the 5th Annual LACCD Sustainability Conference
LACCD first environmentally responsible building
(November 2006)
L.A.Community College District's first environmentally responsible building receives national certification from U.S.Green Building Council
UK Green Building Council call to action
(October 2006)
UK Green Building Council Founding Members call for radical market transformation and commit to establishing a sustainable building movement in the UK
Green building to take centre stage
(September 2006)
Special one-day conference on sustainable building at the Eden Project in Cornwall
Autodesk sponsors US Architecture Pavilion
(September 2006)
Autodesk announced that it is the patron sponsor of the United States Pavilion at the 10th International Architecture Exhibition at the 2006 Venice Biennale