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Retrofit Awards deadline extended to 31 May
The deadline for the AJ’s annual Retrofit Awards, championing the best in the creative re-use of buildings and construction, has been extended
MPs call for greater scrutiny over Green Deal success
The Energy and Climate Change Committee has criticised the lack of understanding in how to measure the success of the Green Deal
Local authorities breach EU energy regs on buildings
More than a third of local authorities have been found in breach of EU energy regs
London has UK's lowest levels of solar panel installation
London has ranked the lowest in UK solar panel uptake figures
Green Deal numbers continue to rise
More than 18,800 Green Deal assessments have taken place since the scheme launched in January
Green Deal being used to con householders
Trading standards has warned householders of fraudsters using the Green Deal to scam consumers
Fuksas wins comp to design Italian ‘high line’
Fuksas has beaten off international competition, including Brits Allies & Morrison and AZPA, to masterplan the railway area of Bari in Italy
National Solar Centre opens its doors in Cornwall
Yesterday, (25 April) energy minister Greg Barker opened a new centre promoting the British solar industry
Energy meter woe strikes Stirling 2012 winner
The smart energy meter on Stanton Williams’ Stirling Prize-winning Sainsbury Laboratory in Cambridge is being rejigged after readings unexpectedly flew off the scale
Architects ‘liable for energy performance’
Architects must take the initative on post-occupancy evaluation or suffer the consequences, writes Laura Mark
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FootprintWire 23.05.13
Today’s green news: YMCA propose shipping containers as a solution for affordable homes
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Changes in EU timber regulations
Architects must exercise due diligence in timber procurement, says Malcolm Ellis of International Timber
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Footprint's 5 things to do this week
This week’s events include Clerkenwell design week and a seminar on the performance gap
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