Green your home by following those green interior design tips and advice from our sustainability expert. Choosing a sustainable building system and natural, reclaimed or recycled materials is really only half the story when it comes to creating a home that’s energy efficient and economical to run. It’s important to match the green credentials of…
Green your home by following those green interior design tips and advice from sustainability expert. Choosing a sustainable building system and natural, reclaimed or recycled materials is really only half the story when it comes to create a home that’s energy efficient and economical to run. It’s import to match the green credentials of a…
A few top tips to help you get on top of going green in your home Feeling like you don’t have the time, energy or budget to ‘go green’? You can take baby steps towards reducing your carbon footprint and it isn’t necessarily expensive or difficult. Here are a few tips to help you get…
We’re all becoming more and more aware of saving energy in the home and in our work place. In fact, being eco-aware is a recognised lifestyle trend. Innovation surrounding green property design and technology means it’s no longer good enough to congratulate yourself on using energy efficient lightbulbs. Reduce Energy Waste in the home Whatever…
The process of a green renovation can be mind-bending. That’s why our Sustainability Director at Charlie Laing Project Management has put together a list of 10 commandments of your eco renovation. From survey through to finishing touches, ensure your project will be the success you’ve dreamed of. 1. Survey Always have a survey done before buying…
Sustainability is an everyday part of any building project. The challenge is how to weave sustainability into a project with practical, affordable answers that can deliver improvements to the client’s building and enjoyment of their house. Not every client wants to build an eco house but the right project management team can help you make…
From 1st Feb 2012 all new installations of heat pumps need to comply with MIS3005 (Version 3) to get MCS certification. Is the industry prepared for this and indeed can this be delivered? It seems that many people are not prepared for it and I’m not sure many installers even know this new legislation exists.…
We’ve seen many videos and explanations of sustainability over the years but we like this one most as it’s simple and easy to understand. A bit of fun for you! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Doeb6QWJ5kA&w=420&h=315]
The business case for energy efficiency is a powerful one. At the end of 2010, the Carbon Trust reported that the average return on investment of energy-efficiency projects carried out in commercial premises is 48%. Increasingly, it is becoming clear that to invest in sustainability is to save money. But while the UK government is…
Sustainability is an everyday part of any building project. The challenge can be how best to weave sustainability into a project with practical answers that can deliver improvements to a client’s building and enjoyment of their house. Our ethos is simple: sustainable building is for everyone and advice is based around what will make your…