A new guide published today by the BRE National Solar Centre expounds best practice in coupling conventional agriculture and ground-mounted solar electricity generation. read more...

Bristol Green Doors will be welcoming visitors to a range of energy efficient homes during the weekend of 13th - 14th September between 12.00 and 6.00pm. read more...

The new green costume centre at the Royal Opera House in Purfleet Essex is due to open in September 2015. A contractor has now been appointed to design and build the facility which is aiming for a BREEAM 'excellent' rating. read more...

The pioneering owners of 60 refurbished green SuperHomes will host free Open Days over two weekends this September to show how 5 star carbon saving comfort can be achieved even in older properties. read more...

Lewes Eco Open Houses will run its fifth annual event over two weekends during September 2014. 16 inspiring eco-friendly homes will open their doors to the public, six for the first time. read more...

A company specialising in high performance building envelopes, has today announced the launch of extensive research into achieving affordable, energy efficient and sustainable buildings, based on the premise that integrated building design is always the best way to reduce both capital and operating costs to a minimum. read more...

The Passivhaus at Barwa City, Qatar will soon welcome its first residents - a typical family who want to live in an energy efficient house with a number of green features. The QF project features two side-by-side 225sq m villas, to compare energy use and carbon footprint. read more...

Some of the eco-solutions promoted in the construction sector are rather questionable as to their green credentials. Take the green roof industry for example. Green roofs or living roofs as they are sometimes called have been promoted as the saviour of our urban environment. read more...