The manufacturers' organisation the EEF has insisted that Britain can be a world leader in the low-carbon revolution and has urged the government to recognise the contribution business can make to such an effort.Martin Temple, chairman of the group, said moving to a low-carbon economy will create significant opportunities for...

The Rolle estate office in Bicton Park, East Budleigh, has been commended for its sustainability efforts for the third time.As part of the International Green Apple Awards, Clinton Devon Estates won the gold award for the built environment and architectural heritage category for its environmentally-friendly building efforts, the Exmouth Herald...

An old hospital is to be converted into an eco village, it has emerged.The Grade II listed Wharfedale General Hospital in Otley is to be transformed into a 75-home eco village by English Partnerships, according to the Wharfdale & Airedale Observer.Proposals for the community have been unveiled this week and...

Commercial properties in the UK may receive poor energy performance certificate (EPC) ratings, it has been claimed.According to Matt Fulford, head of sustainability at EC Harris – a real estate consultancy – buildings that meet Part L building regulations will only qualify for a grade C The Green Building Press...

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is on the look-out for sustainable architects, it has emerged.Energy efficient measures, such as installing insulation, wind turbines and solar panels, will form part of the criteria to be assessed by the organisation in its search for the best creators of green homes.According to...

A new Greenshop Group headquarters has opened in Gloucestershire, it has emerged.The building has been built to highly energy efficient standards; it was designed by sustainable architects Architype to have as little environmental impact as possible, the Green Building Press reports.Eco features of the new building include rainwater harvesting, a...

The UK can lead the world in it fight against climate change through the adoption of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, it has been claimed.A new report conducted by think tank Exchange Policy has surmised that CCS is the only alternative to stopping burning fossil fuels altogether as a...

Green homes are proving to be increasing in popularity in Northern Ireland after an open day of eco homes saw some 2,000 visitors.The Woodbrook estate in Lisburn opened its doors to visitors from the region, who came to see its environmentally-friendly features.According to the Carvill Group, the organisation that developed...