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Property Blog Archive: Environment
05, 2008 November:
Sustainable homes
A second round of consultation on the Government’s proposed eco-towns will be open until 19 February 2009. As part of the consultation a new website has been launched http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/campaigns/ecotowns/DG_171848 to both explain the eco-town's concept and standards, and to invite comments and ideas.
06, 2008 November:
France leads green race
France has some of Europe's strictest environmental legislation in the built environment. The French government is particularly stringent on insulation,which is aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. For example, building regulations in new residential buildings stipulate that 40% of the windows in a development must be south facing and 20% north-, east- and west-facing to maximise passive solar gain.
22, 2008 November:
The greening of Spain
Spain is notorious for its high rise concrete apartment blocks that despoil the Costas, but in inland Costa Blanca two eco-friendly developments are challenging buyers' expectations and demonstrating that the future is green in Spain .
27, 2008 November:
Into greenest Africa
Environmentally sensitive resort Medina Palms, located on the Kenyan coast, was officially launched to the British public last night.
17, 2008 December:
Zero carbon homes consultation launched
Housing Minister Margaret Beckett today set out the Government's proposals for making all new homes in England zero carbon from 2016.
22, 2009 January:
The case for eco-towns
A judicial review has been granted to opponents of the Government backed Middle Quinton Eco-town scheme near Stratford-upon-Avon. The Court has listed the Judicial Review for hearing on 22 and 23 January 2009.
13, 2009 February:
Green 'Changing Rooms' launched
A Government scheme is being introduced to offer homeowners low interest loans and green makeovers to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
26, 2009 February:
Eco-towns public consultation deadline extended
Local residents are to be given more time to respond to the Government's second eco-towns public consultation after Housing Minister Margaret Beckett today extended the deadline for responses to 30 April 2009.
04, 2009 March:
Ecobuilding a green future
The first day of Ecobuild + Futurebuild, an annual three-day event that showcases sustainability and innovation in design, construction and the build environment, held at Earls' Court, London, saw Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, make an address, and the signing of a potentially historic memorandum to create global standards to measure carbon emissions from new buildings.
06, 2009 April:
Beat the Bank Holiday Boredom!
By BuildStore
With the first of eight Bank Holiday weekends of 2009 fast approaching, the sun is starting to make an occasional appearance and we are all looking forward to longer weekends and shorter working weeks. But last year, more than two-thirds of us stayed indoors over the bank holiday weekends, preferring to watch TV and surf the internet. Whilst less than 10% turned their hand to DIY on a bank holiday last year, BuildStore, the self build and home improvement specialist, wants to help the nation's homeowners get to off the couch this year and has put together eight ideas to help you, and your home, get the most out of the 2009 Bank Holiday weekends.
27, 2009 May:
US launches $4bn green housing initiative
The US Government has unveiled a $4bn (£2.5bn) plan to upgrade public housing for low-income Americans, as part of an ambitious green job-creation project.
24, 2009 October:
Silva Tree Princess Project Panama
By Patrick
Silva Tree finishes off the Princess Project in Panama.
26, 2008 November:
Carbon Credit Sales Boom
By Patrick
Silva Tree news on the increase of Carbon Offset Credit market.
14, 2008 November:
Using Trustee for UK clients
By Patrick
The advantage of using a UK Trustee for developers and projects is the trust factor.
11, 2008 November:
Silva Tree in Costa Rica - Carbon Offset Reforestation
By Patrick
Another day working on a Green Project. Keeping you up to date on our progress and answering all your questions via this blog.
23, 2009 December:
Silva Tree in Panama for Xmas
By Patrick
We are in Panama visiting local communities, environmental authorities and spending Xmas in the rain forest.
02, 2010 February:
Latest Panama Visit - Part 2
By Patrick
Silva Tree Directors meet local authorities and public figures during recent Panama visit.
05, 2010 March:
Silva Tree Returns Paid Out
By Patrick
Investors in the Silva Tree project in Costa Rica saw their first year's returns in February 2010.
24, 2009 October:
Silva Tree Biomass Project by Patrick Visser (update 27/04/2010)
By Patrick
Silva Tree's next project will be a Biomass project in Panama. (updated 27/04/2010)
27, 2010 April:
Silva Tree - My recent visit to Georgia and Panama (Patrick Visser)
By Patrick
Silva Tree visited Fort Valley State University and met with Dr. Nirmal Joshee and also met with Southern Company, the second largest energy producer in the world.
18, 2010 May:
Eco Workshop - 12th June 2010
By BuildStore
If you need the lowdown on green heating and energy options for your home, this free workshop is not be missed!
20, 2010 May:
Now is the time to build your own
By BuildStore
In the midst of the struggling housing market, there's an army of self builders who are busy building their way up the property ladder. Some housing pundits say that there has never been a better time to build your own home, and self build specialist BuildStore, is reporting a surge in self build land and finance enquiries
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