Buildings

Green economy leaders respond to today's announcements on fracking, zero-carbon homes, plastic bags and climate change

Marks & Spencer, Whitbread, Mitsubishi and others demand clarity over private rental sector energy standards ahead of Queen's Speech today

Proposed legislation will reportedly allow builders to offset carbon from new homes that do not meet sustainability standards

Having highlighted the potential benefits of energy-efficiency programmes, the Treasury now needs to deliver, argues John Alker of the Green Building Council

Building Research Establishment to set up new facility in Shenzhen to tap into growing Chinese green building market

Iconic stadium to slash lighting energy use by 60 per cent thanks to new Philips technology

Hot water and underfloor heating at Bala Lake site in Wales powered by 26 tonnes of locally-sourced wood

Investec Wealth and Investment Management secures independent green certification for Guildford office

New government scheme offers up to £7,600 to households installing energy efficiency measures

Green deal home improvement fund will offer £1,000 for people installing boilers and insulation, and £500 for anyone who fits measures within 12 months of moving into a property