A project piloted at the University of Bradford to create ‘green concrete’ which vastly reduces CO2 production has won a major award. The GreenLegoUse project to create ‘demountable’ concrete blocks has won its category in this year’s Newton Prize Fund awards. The Newton Fund develops science and innovation partnerships that promote
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Designing low carbon buildings – new toolkit from Swansea experiences
ZEDPods move forward from Bristol Housing Festival collaborations
Following on from the inaugural exhibition in October 2018, the Bristol Housing Festival’s (BHF) first two projects are now underway. Demonstrating innovation in technology, community building and land use, these projects are being made possible by the multiple partner collaborations on each scheme. Jez Sweetland, Project Director of BHF said “I
Nottingham aims to be first carbon neutral city in the UK
High expectations for low carbon heat network funds
REHAU has welcomed the recent launch of the Government’s £320 million Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP), which will support the development of new heat networks from 2019. As one of the UK market leaders in district heating pipes, REHAU believes that the announcement will inspire confidence in the UK district