Built Environment

Published on Tuesday, 23 July 2013 15:17The 2013 Green Apple Awards for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage were presented at the National Self-Build & Renovation Centre, Swindon on June 24. The trophies were presented by Doreen Lawrence, OBE – the successful campaigning mother of murder victim Stephen Lawrence, who was studying to become an

According to the ISO website the ISO14001 standard “maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system.”  Along the way the benefits listed include reducing the cost of waste management, savings in consumption of energy and materials, lower distribution costs and an improved corporate image.

The $14 million project to reshape two miles (3.2 kilometers) of the industrial Pilsen neighborhood incorporates pretty much everything city planners could come up with to cut energy use, fight pollution, reduce waste, manage water use and help build a sense of community. Amazingly, it cost 21 percent less than a traditional road resurfacing project

University of Liverpool’s students and academics can now enjoy three new sustainable city centre campus buildings which have recently been completed thanks to award winning consultants WYG. WYG, technical consultancy for the built and natural environment have successfully completed three major projects for their client, University of Liverpool which has recently opened the doors of

Sedums have been a popular choice for manufacturers of green roof systems, but research from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) suggests that it may be time to look at other available option. Researchers in the latest edition of the online journal Building and Environment are suggesting that sedums may not be the best performers for helping

Liverpool Architectural Practice, Denovo Design, joined thousands of organisations around the world last month in supporting World Green Building Week, and by hosting a ‘extended lunchtime’ expo on Thursday 20 September 2012, with all proceeds donated to Diabetes UK. The event, also supported by Mobilane, manufacturers of living walls & green screens; Pulse Training and

HOUGHTON ST WIDNES Planet The project incorporates a host of sustainable specifications, (such as PV panels; sun tunnels; high levels of insulation; etc) to reduce energy demand; water demand; and to reduce waste, both in the construction process and also in day-today living. Sustainable materials, such as sustainable FSC accredited timber; galvanised mild steel rainwater

Egerton The project objective was to re-develop the disused and vandalized/fire damaged Owl and Pussycat Public House, (inappropriately located next to the local primary school), for new much-needed family social housing for rent in the established residential area of Tanhouse, Skelmersdale. The Developer, Baker Properties Limited, fully supported by the local residents and Councillor, had