Buildings

As Australia faces its latest heat wave, Mathew Lipson and Melissa Hart explore how the urban heat island effect can be mitigated

HAB Land - part of the HAB family of businesses founded by the Grand Designs TV presenter - hopes to raise £3m through five-year mini-bonds

Marks and Spencers and Land Securities are lead partners on new initiative, which aims to spark innovation in green building sector

UK Green Building Council's John Alker argues it's time for both local authorities and corporates to raise the bar for sustainable development

Oxfordshire palace says it has invested in solar panels and almost halved water use in past three years

BusinessGreen Building Technology of the Year award winner UK Energy Partners talks about its flagship low carbon Schoolhaus construction project

The company found that working with nature's principles can attract workers who feel engaged, happier and more creative

BRE Group's Dr Peter Bonfield explains how businesses and households need to take property level flood resilience seriously

London headquarters of UKGBC now feature a living wall, LED lighting and innovative ventilation system following sustainable refurbishment

World Green Building Council highlights how greener office spaces can cut staff absenteeism, boost efficiency, and benefit the environment