Passivhaus is a building standard and design process aimed at producing buildings that are energy efficient and affordable with a low ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling. The word is … Continue reading →
Concrete is the most used man-made product in the world but it comes with a heavy environmental price. Between 5% and 7% of the world’s annual carbon emissions come from producing the cement that glues concrete together. Most of these … Continue reading →
According to the People & Planet’s University League, Coventry is a First Class University, ranking 7th in the UK, whereas Warwick is Second Class ranking 60th out of 154 universities and colleges they have ranked. The data used to compile … Continue reading →
Public authorities must have a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) for all buildings larger than 250 square metres that are frequently visited by the public. Public authorities must display their DEC in a prominent place clearly visible to the public, eg … Continue reading →