Nestled on a leafy 12-acre site just five miles from Lincoln city centre, Woodlands Edge is no typical new-build estate. With its own private woodland, tennis court, ponds and an allotment for every household, the development is leading the way in the future of eco-housing. The development has been created by
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Marley Eternit Antislip Decking creates striking community boardwalk
Marley Eternit Antislip decking has been specified on a pioneering project to build a brand new community in Leicester. The European redwood decking has been used to create a stunning timber boardwalk, providing a scenic pedestrian link and acting as a focal point for the entrance of the New Lubbesthorpe
An education in energy efficiency with Kingspan Kooltherm
The Pines Primary School in Red Lodge has been constructed to provide a flexible, adaptable and sustainable space for education, with the help of Kingspan Kooltherm K15 Rainscreen Board. The purpose-built structure, designed by Concertus Design & Property Consultants, has been carefully planned to meet today’s educational demands, cope with changes
Recycled plastic challenge for schools
RPC bpi recycled products is piloting a recycling initiative named ‘Recycle with Riley’ with primary schools in Stroud, Gloucestershire. The challenge requires the children to collect their pre-loved polythene plastic from home, which currently is not collected by local authorities, and bring it into school to be recycled by RPC
Reading encouraged to be more sustainable
At a recent event entitled ‘Planning for a Low Carbon Economy’ hosted by The Centre for Sustainable Energy in Reading, Tony Cowling (of Reading Draughtbusters) made a plea for the town to strive towards a more low energy future. “With the right will” suggested Tony, “there are many strategies that could