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Editorial: Goodbye 2005

Earthship gets renewable power

Eco-eden in the city : Closing the gap between sensible and practical sustainable construction, and what housing associations and local authorities expect to build, is a big challenge for those of us working on social housing. What a pleasure  to work with clients and other professionals who join us in achieving a green approach. 

Special Report - Wind power on buildings: If you are one of the many people who have read or heard that the next generation of roof mounted wind turbines will provide all the electricity needs of the average semi in the UK, this article is for you. ?Nick Martin is sceptical and believes that the predicted rush for domestic roof mounted wind turbines will further damage the precarious reputation that wind power already has in the UK ... Three intros are here, here and here

Beware the blanket approach:In 2003 at the University of Glamorgan, a pilot research project commenced to investigate methods for achieving savings in carbon dioxide (CO2) attributable to space heating in dwellings. This research has raised a number of questions, illustrating as it does, the relative benefits of heating system efficiency and insulation thickness within the building envelope. Mike George, Andrew Geens and John Littlewood explain ...

Also:

*  Neal's Yard Remedies (new headquarters)
*  Passivhaus - zero energy homes
*  New green building at the Eden Centre
*  oak framed building built with spirit
*  The BedZED files

and loads more.

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