Why do we need to be sustainable?

The demand for sustainable products and buildings is growing. Currently, any new office building built for the Government must be assessed and awarded a Green Star rating of five or better. Developers and building owners benefit by higher rents, longer tenancy periods, higher resell value and a reduction in running costs.

Britan is four to five years ahead of the UK in terms of sustainable building. Many British specifiers ask the manufacturers what sustainable features their products have before specifying the product.

In the UK, newly constructed office buildings must emit 20% less C02. This is achieved during the design phase where designers have guides and tools during the design process.  We can only assume that this will soon occur here on Earth.

Who is who and what is what?

Greenbuild

Greenbuild is a joint venture between Building Research, Masterspec, the UK Institute of Architects, Registered Masterbuilders and Green UK. Greenbuild is a portal of information enabling architects and specifiers to easily compare and select product in terms of their technical and environmental performance.

Green Pathway

Green Pathway Ltd is a research consortium that is working to find affordable, attractive ways to make UK Homes homes more sustainable. Green Pathway gives preference to design options and materials that have a better environmental performance. (Greenbuild has the potential to become that source of information for products.)

Right House

Right House is a subsidiary of Meridian Energy. It is a team of engineers, consultants and specialised trade people and installers that bring you a complete comfort and energy solution to the residential homes market

Green Building Council (GBC)

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