Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sustainable 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 Alumasc green roof build-up live at Ecobuild from
Alumasc Exterior Building Products, which we summarised at the time by saying "Visitors to Ecobuild will see how the various Alumasc roof components are assembled to achieve a watertight and attractive green roof".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release UKTFA strengthens its presence at Ecobuild from
UK Timber Frame Association: "The UK Timber Frame Association will be promoting low and carbon timber frame projects at this year's Ecobuild".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Marley Eternit
- take a look at Customers seeing green with Marley Eternit
which says: "Roofing manufacturers should be giving customers more online information about environmental standards and accreditations, claims Marley Eternit".
Take a look also at the news release from Ecoplay, New Ecoplay system from Macdee wins approval,
as well as Green credentials means Ecoplay scoops major award from Polypipe Terrain,
and Sustainable building techniques demonstrations from amazonails.
See also:
The Radway Group at Building Schools Exhibition
(January 2008)
The Radway Group, leading edge fenestration and mechanical services design will be exhibited at the 2008 Building Schools Exhibition and Conference (BSEC) at Manchester Central (formerly G-Mex)
IOA meeting: Soundscapes and Aural Architecture
(January 2008)
Institute of Acoustics hosting one day meeting that will bring acousticians and architects together to explore more creative use of sound in architecture
'Better than zero carbon' prefabricated panels
(January 2008)
Tradical Hemcrete and ModCell create ModCell Hemp, the first 'better than zero carbon' prefabricated panel solution
Rockwool sustainable building at Ecobuild
(December 2007)
Rockwool energy-saving mineral wool insulation products will be demonstrated on its stand at Ecobuild
Hackney City Farm tops for sustainable building
(December 2007)
New Education Resource Centre at the Hackney City Farm is the latest strawbale building to be completed by amazonails
Helping builders meet 2016 zero carbon targets
(December 2007)
House builders and property developers turning to AECB (The Sustainable Building Association) for guidance on how to achieve higher environmental standards
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
Saint-Gobain Isover gets new MD
(November 2007)
From information to insulation - that is the move Brian Dolan has made to become the new managing director of Saint-Gobain Isover
Siding facades aid sustainable developments
(November 2007)
James Hardie fibre cement siding solutions offer an environmentally-friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional cladding materials
Tarmac Topblock launches block recycling scheme
(October 2007)
Tarmac Topblock initiative to help companies within the construction industry manage on-site block waste and reduce the amount of material sent to landfill
Specifying sustainable building products
(September 2007)
Lindab bases its business on sustainable, environmentally friendly systems in steel, focusing on minimising the use of raw materials, components, energy, packaging and transportation
Living Steel award for Sustainable Housing
(September 2007)
Living Steel 2nd international architecture competition for Sustainable Housing announces winners
James Hardie ColorPlus siding facade solutions
(September 2007)
ColorPlus siding facade solutions for architects and builders looking to create more attractive communities using sustainable materials
Largest roof mounted photovoltaic installation
(September 2007)
Reynaers Aluminium starts construction of Belgium's largest roof mounted photovoltaic installation, installing 3,072 solar panels on the roof of the new warehouse
Conference on timber in the built environment
(September 2007)
Major one-day conference looking at the use of timber in the built environment, and in particular the positive role timber can play in improving the sustainability of buildings
Bradstone Structural - building in sustainability
(September 2007)
Lower Mill Estate, Somerford Keynes, has used specially developed sustainable building products from Bradstone Stuctural, an Aggregate Industries business
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
British Gypsum signs up to zero carbon commitment
(August 2007)
British Gypsum has become one of the first construction product manufacturers to sign up to the Government's zero carbon strategy, as a founding signatory of the '2016 Commitment'
ISG Jackson groundbreaking green housing scheme
(August 2007)
ISG Jackson Special Projects has secured a GBP1.8 million project with the Orbit Group to build a highly environmentally sustainable social housing development in the town of Desborough, Kettering
Turning over a new, sustainable leaf
(August 2007)
Kawneer say specifiers are increasingly moving from making decisions on materials purchase based on capital costs to those made with whole life costs in mind
Green Roofs - new technical brochure from Alumasc
(July 2007)
ZinCo green roof systems, supplied by Alumasc provide sustainable, proven solutions that are suitable for a wide variety of building applications
New GBP3 million Sustainable Building Centre
(July 2007)
Construction consultants Edmond Shipway appointed project manager and CDM coordinator for Sustainable Building Centre being developed by Wolseley UK at its HQ in Leamington Spa
Ashtech fit for a 'king'
(July 2007)
Prestigious new addition to Liverpool's landmark developments has been combined with the quality and versatility of Ash and Lacy's Ashtech rainscreen cladding systems
Sustainable building is focus of new Ibstock Dzine
(July 2007)
Sustainable building is the topical theme running through the 2007 Summer edition of Ibstock's highly popular Dzine architectural magazine
Architecture Competition for Sustainable Design
(June 2007)
2nd International Architecture Competition for Sustainable Design announces finalists
Award for eco building project
(June 2007)
An eco building built by support services and construction company Carillion has been welcomed by David Bellamy while presenting the company with its third industry award this year
Lighting control - learning to make light work
(June 2007)
Systems from Ex-Or eliminate unnecessary use of lighting and is proving to be an extremely effective method of cutting an educational building's carbon footprint
Timber boss joins TRADA Board
(June 2007)
International timber association TRADA has appointed David Laver, Chairman of Arnold Laver, an industry expert to its board
Final call to find best builders in Britain
(June 2007)
Final nominations for Master Builder of the Year Awards 2007, where the winning builder will drive away in the brand new Nissan Light Commercial Vehicle of their choice and see their name in lights
Timber merchants go back to the future
(May 2007)
Arnold Laver Timber World has donated timber to the Offsite2007 event at the BRE in Watford, an exhibition featuring the latest in building technology
Buoyant future of UK sustainable building market
(May 2007)
Rockwool Group underlined its belief in the buoyant future of the UK's sustainable building market by announcing a euro100 million investment
Self-build centre showcases Thinsulex
(May 2007)
New centre designed as a showcase for self-builders has chosen Thinsulex as the recommended insulation material
News on the Sustainable building market from Rockwool
(May 2007)
Rockwool Group underline its belief future of UK's sustainable building market by announcing euro100 million investment
Sustainability Award for Turner and Townsend
(May 2007)
RICS present Sustainability Award for Turner and Townsend's involvement in Scottish Natural Heritage HQ in Inverness