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Sustainable Lighting 29 May 2013 | 04:00 am
This article describes the different types of sustainable lighting, compares energy efficient light bulbs, and emphasises the need to implement solutions for environmentally friendly lighting.
Straw Bale Building: Case Study, Howden 15 May 2013 | 04:00 am
Straw bale construction is becoming increasingly popular and if done properly is a good 'green' method of construction. Don't take our work for it though, find out how Carol Atkinson fared when she bu...
Fracking: Truly Sustainable? 14 May 2013 | 04:00 am
Is fracking the answer to our energy problems? Or does it pose too many other threats to the environment and to building development? We've examined the issues involved here.
Do the Government Offer Incentives? 9 May 2013 | 04:00 am
This answers the question about Government incentives for development on contaminated land, and gives a recent example.
Wood Frame Construction 26 Apr 2013 | 04:00 am
Wood is generally a good renewable resource - certainly European softwood - for sustainable building, and wood frame construction offers a sustainable building alternative.
The Problem With Fossil Fuels 18 Apr 2013 | 04:00 am
This article summarizes what the main problems are with the use of fossil fuels - their depletion, how we must respond to this, and the environmental damage they cause.
Pollution From Construction 9 Apr 2013 | 04:00 am
This article describes the sources of pollution from the construction industry, and the steps that can be taken to mitigate this problem.
Sustainable Buildings Using Bamboo Construction 28 Mar 2013 | 04:00 am
This article looks at the suitability of bamboo as a sustainable building material.
Solar Energy Systems 25 Mar 2013 | 04:00 am
This article examines the two systems currently available to utilise energy from the sun, and sets out the options for householders.
Grants and Loans for Green Development 22 Mar 2013 | 04:00 am
How the government and other organisations have put grants and other subsidies in place to enable both individuals and businesses large and small towards considering a sustainable form of green living...
