There are still places available at Sustainable Homes' one-day conference on 25 February in Leeds, which will evaluate the practical steps landlords can take to improve tenant's housing and health. read more...

A new contemporary house in the Oxfordshire countryside has been designed to provide supremely comfortable accommodation on the site of former agricultural and storage buildings. The house and adjoining live/work units, are expected to achieve Passivhaus accreditation. read more...

A retail giant has unveiled the details of its planned state-of-the-art store – and it’s a ‘first’ for Barry in south Wales. The store will be the first in Wales to meet top green standards. read more...

A development of four new houses has been unveiled in south east Northumberland. The properties will provide residents with sustainable homes that cost nothing to heat and power. read more...

A locally based family have been selected to live rent and bill free in a carbon zero concept home in the Trumpington area of Cambridge for one year. The Rayner family moved into the home in January and will now undergo detailed monitoring. read more...

A Dutch company which designs floating homes and other buildings constructed to withstand sea level rise, flooding and even Tsunmai conditions, has been nominated for an award. read more...

Dorset based Renewable Energy Installers and selected regional partner for Sun Edison, H2 Eco, have installed a large and complex bespoke solar system on the roofs of an industrial estate in Hampshire. read more...

The City of London’s first ever high-rise residential tower block, Great Arthur House, on the City’s Golden Lane Estate, will be given a facelift this year. Regeneration specialists will replace 15 storeys of original single-glazed facades while residents remain in their homes. read more...