http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/articles.php?category_id=1 News http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=1474 A large proportion of tenants hit by the bedroom tax have so far failed to pay the resulting shortfall in their rent. Several of the UK’s largest housing associations have this week revealed thousands of tenants have not covered their rent since the controversial policy was introduced on 1 April. Sun, 19 May 2013 19:46:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=1473 The innovative design of a new development in Nottingham means 18 of the houses, on the site of a former bowling club, can be 'snapped together' within two days of arriving on site. The Green, in Westfield Lane, Mansfield will not only be quick to build, but also cheap to run – costs are expected to be as low as £250 a year. Sun, 19 May 2013 19:12:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=1472 Nearly a third of councils are not complying with their legal duties on monitoring their buildings’ energy use under laws designed to encourage councils to improve their estates. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive from the EU requires public authorities to have up-to-date Display Energy Certificates (DEC) in all their buildings over 1,000m2. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:12:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=1471 A new green housing development is in the pipeline for Newcastle as part of a larger £50m redevelopment scheme. The Malings development will consist of 76 sustainable and low-energy homes in the Ouseburn area of the city. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:12:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=1470 South western eco homes will be going on show again following a successful event in Dorchester. Last year Greendor, a not-for-profit project promoting green living, held a Open Eco Homes event in the county town and its success has prompted it to hold another on the weekend of September 14 and September 15. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:08:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=1469 Houses in Brighton which have been up-graded under the Green Deal will be open for viewing during June. Visitors to The Eco Technology Show can see the scheme in action by touring some of the houses that have been upgraded by a local co-operative of builders and consultants. Mon, 13 May 2013 17:22:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=1468 Residents living in one of the most eco-friendly social housing developments in the UK are reporting massive reductions in energy bills. Sinclair Meadows was launched six months ago and already, the average costs have been cut by seventy five per cent. Fri, 10 May 2013 21:23:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=1467 A housing association is investigating tenants’ high energy bills after becoming the latest to be hit by problems with a particular make of eco-friendly heat pump. The Accord Group is currently asking residents on a new 94-home estate in Coventry, called Tile Hill, to send in their bills over the past 12 months for evaluation. Fri, 10 May 2013 21:13:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=1466 On the weekend of 18th and 19th May, home-owners in the Salisbury and Wilton area will welcome visitors to share their experiences of saving energy in their homes, making them greener and cheaper to run. The properties range from newly built eco-homes, through to retrofitted Grade 2 listed cottages. Wed, 08 May 2013 20:49:00 +0100 http://www.greenbuildingpress.co.uk/article.php?article_id=1465 A local Bedfordshire building firm has been given an award for constructing an eco-friendly community hall. The builders won the Best Sustainable Project award for Building Excellence in the Delivery of Outstanding Construction and Workmanship by the Local Authority Building Control. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:48:00 +0100