Buildings

Governor Andrew Cuomo dubs new programme to improve drafty buildings a "financial and environmental win-win"

A trial to discover the benefits of roof gardens on four buildings could be rolled out across central London

Businesses urged to reduce energy demand over Christmas holidays

Building industry outraged after ministers ditch plans to force property owners to fit energy efficient measures during renovations

Football is waking up to the green challenge, but John Alker of the UK Green Building Council says his club needs to play catch-up

Around 1,250 homes to benefit from government-funded rollout of solar thermal, biomass, and heat pump technologies

The construction giant's chief sustainability officer reckons miniaturisation is the key to a green economy

Green Alliance report warns too many sustainable living policies exclude tower block residents

Supermarket giant confirms that not only is it making good progress against environmental goals, it has also seen sales of green products climb

Smart glazing technology could cut buildings' energy consumption by up to 30 per cent, says US giant