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Event on The Future of Sustainable Housing Looks at Part L1A 2010, Part F and SAP2009

BRE, in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust and the Zero Carbon Hub, today launched a series of half day events which will provide housing professionals with an in-depth, yet simple and practical look at what the requirements for low carbon housing will look like in 2010

6 Jul 2009

Solar Decathlon Student Entries to Benefit From Donation of Thermablok Insulating Material

Living green is a matter of striking the right balance between innovation and environmental stewardship. With that in mind, Tampa-based Thermablok(R) donated 2,000 linear feet of its revolutionary aerogel insulation material to California architecture and design students participating in the 2009 "Solar Decathlon."

2 Jul 2009

Benefits of Low Carbon Buildings Shown in New Research

Research recently conducted by BRE social scientists demonstrates the business benefits experienced by companies and organisations who operate from low carbon buildings

1 Jul 2009

Green Building Survey Results Published

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) shared its initial Green Building Survey results at the AAMA National Summer Conference in Minneapolis

1 Jul 2009

Alcoa Introduces New Window Range For Increasing Energy Efficiency of Buildings

Alcoa announced today that its Kawneer business, the leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum building products and systems for commercial construction, introduced its new AA3350 ISOPORT Window, designed to enhance the views and energy efficiency of commercial and institutional applications

1 Jul 2009

Recycling Center to Bring New Life to Construction Waste

Using the latest in eco-technology, a new recycling facility in California will recover and process up to 130,000 tons of commercial construction waste, as well as traditional recyclables, annually

1 Jul 2009

Fairmont Hotels Announce Environmental Strategy for Reducing Their Carbon Footprint

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, an environmentally progressive hotel group known for its responsible business practices, today announced a comprehensive sustainability plan to address its technology infrastructure and information technology (IT) operations

30 Jun 2009

Environmentally Friendly, Community Focussed Strategy For Revamped Starbucks

Inspired by Starbucks Shared Planet, the company’s ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship and community involvement, the new store designs will reflect the character of each store’s surrounding neighborhood and help to reduce environmental impacts

30 Jun 2009

Simple Roof Addition Makes for More Environmentally Friendly Homes

Homeowners seeking energy efficiency and savings could soon be making an environmentally friendly addition to their roofs

30 Jun 2009

Advnaced Composite Materials Helping With Renewable Energy Generation From Wind, Wave and Solar Sources

Advanced composite materials are playing a vital role in improved design and reduced operating costs for renewable energy technologies. Research presented at the 'Composites for Energy' seminar will highlight how wind, marine and solar power could address these challenges within the renewable energy industry

29 Jun 2009