Sustainability
In Pictures: Bhutan’s ‘Mindfulness City’ masterplan is ‘a global example of how to build a sustainable human presence on Earth’
Spreading across more than 1,000km² near the Indian border, ambitious proposals for a new city at Gelephu promise 'a cradle for growth & innovation,' say architects.
In Pictures: Millbank delivers trio of farm-inspired homes in the Chilterns that ‘push the boundaries of residential building performance’
Net-zero agricultural-to-resi development is 'inspired by nature, rooted in sustainability', says house-builder.
Energy consumption by UK housing has fallen 10% in the last year, claims research
'Progress is being made but it needs to accelerate if we are to halt the devastating impact of climate change and protect asset value,' warns Deepki.
Is it time to shut up about sustainability – and really take responsibility?
Overuse of the words 'sustainable' and 'sustainability' can dim the urgency and the scale of what we have to do and by when, writes Adam Architecture's Dr Martina Pacifici.
Redrow boss to helm Future Homes Standard board
Matthew Pratt and Catherine Adams of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities are leading a charge to drive the housebuilding industry towards sustainability goals.
EPCs: an Extremely Problematic Conundrum
Buying agent Marcus Gondolo-Gordon agrees with the Climate Change Committee, that EPCs 'create market uncertainty and are in urgent need of reform' - and he has some practical suggestions for how things…
Sunak rolls back sustainability policies including gas boiler ban
'We need a fairer, better approach to decarbonising how we heat our homes,' said the Prime Minister as he 'scrapped' a series of eco-minded measures.
RICS secures place ‘at the beating heart’ of Dubai’s COP28 climate change conference
RICS says its representatives will be "at the heart of the event with crucial access to the key influencers of global climate change policy."
Propertymark: ‘Tax incentives can power up energy efficiency standards’
"A simple tax restructure" could help more private rental homes meet EPC targets, suggest property industry insiders.
Countrywide Surveying appoints Director of Retrofit
'Educating homebuyers and working closely with our lending partners to help deliver innovative retrofit solutions with sustained outcomes remains a key priority,' says CSS.
Over half of all homes in the UK’s private rented sector need upgrading to hit the target EPC – Savills
A lot of progress has been made, but some 2.9 million homes in the private rented sector still need work done to upgrade their EPC rating to a C - and the bill could hit £30bn.
Gove: ‘We should relax the pace’ of home energy efficiency drive
Housing Secretary says his Housing Department is 'asking too much too quickly' of landlords to improve EPC rating; Prime Minister doesn't want to 'hassle' people with energy efficiency upgrades.