BRE is part new enviro-tech Enterprise Zone announced by Chancellor

BRE and its Green Triangle Partners* are part of the newly created Hertfordshire Enviro-Tech Enterprise Zone announced by the Chancellor in his Autumn Spending Review. The green growth initiative which will be created in West Hertfordshire, aims to deliver thousands of jobs, attract hundreds of new businesses and help unlock key development sites at BRE in … Continue reading “BRE is part new enviro-tech Enterprise Zone announced by Chancellor”

BRE conducts study on green mortgage lending

BRE and a partnership including mortgage lenders, building industry experts, green energy groups and sustainability bodies have joined forces to launch research into how to build a stronger link between energy costs, affordability and mortgage borrowing. Chaired by Nationwide Building Society, and marking the start of the UN Conference on Climate Change in Paris (COP … Continue reading “BRE conducts study on green mortgage lending”

Sprinkler systems to be fitted in all new and converted housing in Wales from 2016

In January 2014 the Welsh Minister for Housing and Regeneration agreed to fund a series of pilot schemes for the design and installation of fire sprinkler systems in social housing in Wales. This was in preparation for the introduction of the new requirement for fire sprinklers in new and converted houses and flats which will come … Continue reading “Sprinkler systems to be fitted in all new and converted housing in Wales from 2016”

Celebrating 25 years of BREEAM

Back in the 1980s there was much talk of ‘low energy’ buildings but there was no credible way of independently measuring the claims. By the end of that decade leading professionals came together to change that – this included committed individuals from BRE, architects ECD, and developer Stanhope Plc. Together we saw an opportunity to … Continue reading “Celebrating 25 years of BREEAM”

Responsible sourcing network APRES given new home at BRE

Building science centre BRE announced today that the Action Programme for Responsible Sourcing network – APRES – will transfer to its management from 2016. Now in its 5th year, APRES was created by Loughborough University with funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, and extensive support from a number of industry partners. Its … Continue reading “Responsible sourcing network APRES given new home at BRE”

BREEAM for Eden China announced at 25th birthday bash

Over 100 people gathered for an event in London last night to celebrate sustainable buildings and communities standard BREEAM and the 530,000-strong legacy of high performing buildings that have applied it for better social, economic and environmental outcomes. Guest speaker Sir Tim Smit spoke about his latest Eden project in China which will carry the … Continue reading “BREEAM for Eden China announced at 25th birthday bash”