The world of renewable energy has become a little more complex in the last year, with the introduction – and delay – of various government incentive schemes, as well as new legislation and standards. Making a decision on the type of renewable energy to go for can be tricky, which is why Greenbuild Expo has a seminar room dedicated to the topic, aiming to showcase what can be done with renewables and offer advice on what technology is right for your projects.
Continue readingWhen retrofitting a building to cut energy use – or working on a newbuild development – many people believe it’s essential to start with the fabric of the building. If you don’t get the fabric right, then any green technologies you add to the building won’t be working as effectively as they could.
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By 2050 more than 70% of the global population will live in cities. So, how can we reduce their impact on the environment, while making them comfortable and attractive places to live and work? And how can we ensure our urban developments are ready for climate change? These are just an example of the issues we’ll be looking at in the sustainable cities room, focusing on practical solutions for those creating and running buildings in an urban environment.
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