It’s not too late to book your place at the biggest UK straw-bale building event of 2018 this August in Swansea. Jeffrey Hart of Straw Bale UK (SBUK) tells us about how you can get involved, learning all about building with straw from an impressive line-up of speakers to hands-on
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Cooling appliance increases could trigger sharp rise in world’s energy consumption
Global quadrupling of cooling appliances to 14 billion could see staggering increase in world’s energy consumption concludes a new report from the University of Birmingham. Soaring global demand for cooling by 2050 could see world energy consumption for cooling increase by 90% as the number of cooling appliances quadruples to 14
Ravatherm UK boosts eco-credentials of their Polyfoam™ XPS
RAVATHERM UK has boosted the environmental credentials of its POLYFOAM™ extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, achieving a BRE Certified Green Guide rating of A+ for all products manufactured at its Hartlepool factory. The certification adds to a series of independent accreditations, which demonstrate that POLYFOAM™ XPS meets the highest environmental standards.
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In-patient unit insulated with Kingspan
Kingspan Insulation products have been installed throughout the envelope of the new in-patient unit at St David’s Hospice Care in Newport, creating a warm, comfortable environment for patients to receive first-class care. The 15-bed unit adjoins an existing day hospice, providing specialist support for patients with complex symptom management needs, end





