Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sustainable Buildings",
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 ISG takes a ferry across the Mersey from
ISG InteriorExterior, which we summarised at the time by saying "ISG start work on a GBP10 million project with Merseytravel to construct a new ferry terminal building on Liverpool's Pier Head waterfront area - a designated World Heritage
Site".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Credible constructions use Kerto from
Finnforest UK: "Kerto, the laminated veneer lumber exclusively manufactured by Finnforest, is playing an important role in delivering challenging and award-winning buildings for architects and specifiers".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Tube Lines
- take a look at New Stratford accommodation awarded Beacon status
which says: "Lyn Brown MP presents award to Tube Lines for environmentally responsible accommodation".
Take a look also at the news release from DuPont, Corian and Zodiaq, DuPont high performance and sustainable solutions,
as well as Colour in design of sustainable buildings from Insulated Render and Cladding Association,
and Turning over a new, sustainable leaf from Kawneer UK.
See also:
Bauder Case Study: Navan Credit Union, Ireland
(July 2007)
As part of the sustainable element a Bauder Green Roof System was decided upon for Navan Credit Union's crowning glory
Sustainable design and construction showhouses
(June 2007)
Five demonstration buildings on the BRE Innovation Park that are world leading in sustainable design and construction have been launched by Yvette Cooper, Minister for Housing and Planning
New sustainable buildings consultancy
(June 2007)
Renewable Energy Systems Group (RES), one of the world's leading renewable energy companies, is to establish a new consultancy specialising in sustainable buildings
AET launch stylish new nodux partitioning system
(June 2007)
AET has expanded its offering of Movinord demountable partitioning range with the addition of the stylish, new Nodux system
Hargreaves building products purchases Lytag
(May 2007)
Hargreaves Building Products has announced the purchase of Lytag , the premier lightweight aggregate producer
Keys to better, sustainable design
(May 2007)
Better collaboration, the right tools and technology are key to better, sustainable design, says Think 07
CIOB ask if Government is building for the future
(April 2007)
Sustainability and the way we build the future is a serious issue and needs greater cohesion between the Government and the Industry says CIOB
Autodesk and IES enable true sustainable design
(March 2007)
Integrated Environmental Solutions has been chosen by Autodesk to provide robust building performance analysis capabilities to the Revit platform for building information modelling
BRE welcomes the new Code for Sustainable Homes
(December 2006)
Sustainability experts at BRE welcomed the launch of the Code for Sustainable Homes
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
CIRIA 'bridges' the guidance gaps at Civils 2006
(September 2006)
CIRIA has announced plans to launch a range of new guidance, research projects and services at the UK's largest civil engineering exhibition, Civils 2006
Pick Everard accommodation for Severn Trent Water
(September 2006)
Pick Everard are working on designs to extend and refurbish two office buildings for Severn Trent Water following the recent completion of four feasibility studies
Edgetech on saving energy and CO2
(September 2006)
Letter from Edgetech to Mr Blair on the importance of the role of windows in saving energy and CO2 - and the reply from DEFRA
UKs 'Faulty Towers' ticking investment timebomb
(July 2006)
New legislation will expose the poor state of Britain's commercial property according to new research released by Gensler
Sustainability at waterfront regeneration
(June 2006)
Pivotal building in the regeneration of Lowestoft's waterfront is to be designed and built by leading architectural and engineering practice Pick Everard
Building industry and UK climate change programme
(March 2006)
Building industry to play major role in UK climate change programme
'Green building' movement gaining momentum
(February 2006)
Drive to form Green Building Council
UK Green Building Council
(February 2006)
Prospectus for establishing a UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) was launched this week, with a mission to dramatically reduce the environmental impact of buildings
Build sustainably, live sustainably
(February 2006)
'Build sustainably, live sustainably' -this is the message that the Somerset Trust for Sustainable Development (STSD) will be conveying during the Homes for Good Exhibition 2006
HSBC headquarters wins top environmental rating
(January 2006)
The HSBC Group headquarters building has achieved a BREEAM rating of 'Excellent'
Community college building BREEAM certification
(December 2005)
LA Community College District's building project is first in USA to receive BREEAM certification
Eden goes Solar
(November 2005)
One of the world's most sustainable buildings, designed on nature's architecture and generating energy from daylight, launched at the Eden Project in Cornwall
Increasing flood plain a disaster for new homes
(September 2005)
The Traditional Housing Bureau (THB) is expressing concern in light of the increasing number of homes that are now deemed to be at risk from flooding
THB welcomes review of flooding risk
(September 2005)
The Traditional Housing Bureau (THB) is welcoming Planning Minister Keith Hill's announcement of a review of PPG 25 in the light of growing concerns regarding the risks of building in flood plains
Revised Building Regulations tackle climate change
(September 2005)
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has announced that changes to tackle climate change have been brought forward by two years, from 2008 to 2006
Water shortages mean ODPM development rethink
(August 2005)
CIWEM publish a new report calling on the Government to rethink plans for huge housing expansion in the Southeast of England, particularly in view of current pressure on water supplies
Sustainable buildings conference and Part L Regs
(August 2005)
Sustainable buildings conference to usher in new Part L Building Regulations
Collaborative sustainability
(July 2005)
UK and Swedish governments have joined forces on a new collaborative initiative that promotes sustainable building and construction
Low carbon buildings and renewable technology
(June 2005)
Resource05, a three-day conference and exhibition of innovative low carbon and renewable energy technologies for buildings, is being held at BRE in Watford on 13-15 September 2005
Code for Sustainable Buildings.
(April 2005)
Senior steering group initial outline background to the Code For Sustainable Buildings, an evolving voluntary scheme being developed by Government and Industry
Interactive showroom and training centre
(March 2005)
Somfy opens first european interactive showroom and training centre for architects and specifiers - for demonstrating dynamic facade solutions
Miliband Welcomes BREEAM For Schools
(October 2004)
BRE has added BREEAM Schools to its portfolio of environmental assessments
Intelligent Innovations
(August 2004)
The first IEE International BETNET Conference - Intelligent Innovations for a Sustainable Quality of Life will takeplace 11-13 October 2004 at Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong