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Architects look for effective ways of making existing properties more energy efficient

(29/07/2010)

UK architects have been challenged to design innovative energy efficient retrofit solutions for a terrace of four houses in Sunderland. The five architectural projects shortlisted for the Daily Telegraph British Homes Awards have been hailed as an important step in ensuring that the nation finds effective ways of making existing properties more energy efficient. “New houses are amongst the most energy efficient ever built, but there are more t... [more]

WRAP and RIBA launch Designing Out Waste Competition

(13/05/2009)

The construction sector currently wastes £1.5 billion annually in unused materials and sends 25 million tonnes of waste to landfill every year. It’s clear that, as well as managing waste effectively, the best opportunities to reduce the cost and the environmental impact of waste, is through more effective planning for waste reduction. It is here that architects and designers have a clear role in making a real difference, by applying their crea... [more]

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