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FeaturesPost occupancy: Is your building really so green?
How do low-energy buildings perform? The best way to find out is to test them once they鈥檝e been used. In the first of two articles, Thomas Lane reveals whether two new offices lived up to their promises
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精东影视Eco-homes from the 1970s meet 2016 zero carbon targets
Pioneering council scheme in Salford uses a quarter of the heating energy of a typical UK home, study reveals
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精东影视BIM Academy launched by Ryder Architecture
New academy launched to promote collaboration using building information modelling
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精东影视Software tool to automate BREEAM assessements
Software specialist Integrated Environmental Solutions adds a BREEAM calculation tool to its building energy design package
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FeaturesKing's Cross station's 拢500m redevelopment: King of King's
King鈥檚 Cross station was long ago toppled from its architectural throne by neighbouring St Pancras. But a 拢500m refurbishment is about to make it a terminus worthy of the people
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FeaturesTesco's green specification process: Every little helps
Supermarkets don鈥檛 like to be beaten on price - or on their environmental credentials. To get ahead of the competition, Tesco is now testing every bit of green kit it can lay its hands on to build zero-carbon stores. 精东影视 reports on the savings
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FeaturesThe shape of Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe leisure centre rises from the landscape as a series of interlinked domes, more in number than the Eden Project. We find out how you specify roofing for such a complex project, where nearly every element is unique
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FeaturesRegs round-up
A whole alphabet of regulations may be changed soon, as the government aims to tighten up energy efficiency, while not overburdening businesses. It鈥檚 already rewritten the definition of zero carbon. Here鈥檚 what鈥檚 in force and what鈥檚 coming up
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CommentA path to zero carbon?
Welcome to this year鈥檚 guide to codes and regulations, including Part L, energy research projects and innovative products
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FeaturesThe Shard: London's tallest building
Londoners have hardly been able to believe their eyes as the capital鈥檚 tallest building has shot up in front of them at dizzying speed. 精东影视 braves icy winds to report on an engineering triumph
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FeaturesQ & A with AKII 鈥� Structurally sound
The downturn, increasing materials prices and regulatory changes are all having an impact on structural engineers. 精东影视 asks Paul Scott, a director at structural engineering practice, AKT II, how the sector is holding up
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精东影视Skanska slides 1,200-tonne Thameslink bridge into position
Rail bridge over Borough High Street will double capacity of track around London Bridge
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Passivhaus window
The Green 精东影视 Store has added a Passivhaus certified window to its range of products
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精东影视Thermal improvements
Kawneer has enhanced the thermal performance of a series of its doors and windows
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FeaturesFeeling the heat: Fire door specification
Incorrectly specified fire doors could, at worst, cost lives. Now a landmark legal case could mean that it鈥檚 the contractor and specifier who will end up in court.