Sustainable Construction News

Plans to transform a former Liverpool convent into an eco-friendly hostel for the homeless have been given the green light, which may encourage developers and architects to consider the use of sustainable construction products in their work.

Liverpool Mutual Homes (LMH) will redevelop Belvidere Road Family Centre into a modern base for homeless families, with green building products playi... read the full article on Sustainable construction plans approved for Liverpool hostel

A community building in Gloucestershire has generated almost 20,000 units of electricity from photovoltaic (PV) solar panels installed last year, which may be encouraging to developers investing in green building products.

The Gloucestershire Gazette reported that members of Cam Memorial Hall's committee would soon celebrate the achievement with a special energy day for the entire com... read the full article on Gloucestershire village celebrates solar PV success

Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels can increase the value of a UK property by around five per cent, a home improvement expert has said, which may interest architects and house builders looking to incorporate sustainable construction products.

After planning permission was granted last week, Clarence House confirmed that Prince Charles' royal residence would soon be fitted with PV solar pa... read the full article on Sustainable construction: Solar PV ''adds 5% to a property''s value''

A record number of British homes had photovoltaic (PV) solar panels fitted in August, according to the UK's energy watchdog, which may encourage more developers and architects to use sustainable construction products.

The BBC reported that Ofgem, the power industry regulator, recorded a total of 2,257 homes kitted out with PV solar panels last month, up from 1,700 in July and 1,400 in... read the full article on Record rise in UK homes with PV solar panels