A directory of sustainable construction products and green building materials available in the UK. Product pages feature essential specifier information.
Design guidance includes sections on
housing refurb/retrofit,
Passivhaus,
inspirational images and articles that promote energy and material efficiency.
The 'Eco' trade shows are here again. Look out for unsubstantiated, misleading & vague claims. We provide a guide to Greenwash - how much can you spot?
Understanding the provenance of construction materials, including their environmental impact, is an essential skill-set of the green specifier.
Guide to renewable energy systems such as wind turbines, ground source heat pumps, biomass boilers, solar PV, solar hot water, micro CHP etc.
Improving on the energy efficiency of existing housing is one of the UK's major challenges if it is to meet with key carbon reduction targets.