Architects have warned that a government-funded drive to create new homes for rough sleepers, while welcome, will not solve homelessness Around 2,400 homeless people are due to be rehoused through the government’s Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP), which launched last September. The homes, which must be completed within three years, will be provided through a […]
Wood pieces at different stages of modification, from natural (far right) to MOF-infused functional wood (far left) (Credit: Gustavo Raskosky/ Rice University) An engineered wood material that could be used in construction has been modified to capture carbon dioxide. The reportedly energy-efficient process, which also makes the material stronger, was developed by researchers at […]
UK delays planning decision on Orsted’s Hornsea 4 windfarm Britain has delayed until mid July a decision on whether to grant permission for Orsted’s giant Hornsea Four offshore windfarm, whose footprint on the sea floor partially overlaps that of a BP-led carbon capture project. The planned 2.6 gigawatt windfarm and the Endurance carbon capture and […]
World-first solar technology is a game-changer in providing affordable clean energy to flats SolShare is the world’s only technology for connecting multiple residential units within a single building to a single rooftop solar PV system Wales is the first nation to implement new solar technology for housing blocks in Europe Each household could benefit from savings […]
Actemium’s growth within the nuclear industry has meant additional responsibility, bringing new challenges and opportunities The possibilities of rewarding careers within an exciting nuclear industry have never been greater, says Brian Berry, Actemium Design UK Business Unit General Manager. Actemium is perpetually conscious of the necessity to adapt. Adaption to not only contribute to a […]
A concept house built with a new off-site system and additional materials supplied by Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions will soon enter a testing period, as part of a project designed to accelerate progress towards low carbon and net zero housing. The pioneering eHome2 is a three-bedroom family home built inside the world-leading Energy House 2.0 climatic […]
New course qualifies construction marketers in tackling greenwash 1st February 2023, Manchester, UK – A new ‘Net Zero Masterclass’ has been launched by content marketing agency, Hattrick, to help sales and marketing professionals in the built environment become more confident climate communicators. It is the first of its kind to be accredited by the Carbon […]
BRIGGSAMASCO DISPLAYS WATERPROOFING INGENUITY IN MULTI-APPLICATION AT BATTERSEA POWER STATION BriggsAmasco delivered a huge, multiple-application waterproofing programme as part of a stunning regeneration of London’s landmark Battersea Power Station. Phase Two of the multimillion-pound project – one of the largest urban regenerations of its type in Europe – includes more than 250 residential apartments, approximately […]
A new chameleon-like building material can change its colour – and how much heat it absorbs or emits – based on the outside temperature, its creators have said. Designed to provide a low-energy way of maintaining building temperature, the material was developed by researchers at the University of Chicago in the US. On hot days, […]
Caerphilly-based social enterprise, Celtic Offsite, has teamed up with one of the UK’s leading timber suppliers, Premier Forest Products, as part of their ambitious plan to develop a Welsh supply chain to reduce its carbon footprint and support the local economy. Celtic Offsite, part of the United Welsh Group, manufactures low carbon homes by producing […]