Whether you are cosmetically updating your home or undertaking an entire renovation, there are many factors to consider. Conducting work in a sustainable and eco-friendly way is commonly overlooked.
Owning a commercial building can bring you many benefits, like an additional income, but it can soak up a lot of energy. If you’re considering using an alternative energy source, then check out these ten questions about solar commercial rooftops.
The solar energy source of power had previously been converted and captured into usable energy through different methods; it became a viable source of power for devices over some time. And many available solar panels in the market today can convert 20 percent efficiency of sunlight to solar energy, and the number of efficiencies is constantly on the rise.
Smart home devices make everyday chores take care of themselves, so you can relax after a long day at work. They also help save a lot of money on bills since they only run when needed. This is why a smart heating system might be a tempting buy for your home.
Concerns over the environment are trickling down into many areas of life. Here are some top tips to help reduce your carbon footprint.
Building sustainable housing starts with materials, and anodised aluminium cladding could be a great place to start. Here we explore more about the material.
As the economy starts to recover from the uncertainty of the pandemic, construction could be the key. With building being encouraged, we take a look at how it can help.
Looking to make your work life more eco friendly? Here are some tips to help make your professional life more environmentally friendly.
More cities are making the move to sustainable energy. Here are the search results by city, of green energy search terms.
How is LPG assisting in the provision of affordable housing for UK buyers? Here we explain how, and why it could be an open-goal to meet the demand.
The UK government proposes making all new housing developments add EV-ready charging stations into their building codes. Not too long ago, electric cars seemed to be a tad futuristic. Their growing popularity creates a fresh demand for at-home EV charging equipment.
There’s a lot of work behind the scenes before any product gets sold in the market. Any commercial goods or materials undergo processes in industrial plants or factories before they get distributed to various parts of the world.
Home improvement is exciting until you sit down with a calculator and see the damage it’ll do to your bank balance. This is actually one reason why many people ignore or delay home improvements even when their houses are clearly falling apart.
New homes are springing up all round the country, as demand for housing, specifically outside of city centres, increases. The Government is making a big push for sustainable and environmentally conscious housing, but how sustainable is a house if it doesn’t support an ageing and wheelchair using population?
If you want your garden to be the envy of the neighborhood this spring, you’ve got a lot of work to do. It takes time and effort to maintain the beauty of your garden, but most importantly, it needs specialized tools to achieve satisfactory results. If you start investing in your landscape using the wrong tools, you will end up paying a lot of money and struggling to find enough space to store them. However, getting the basic high-quality tools will make your yard work and cleanup easier at any time of the year. On that note, here are some necessary tools you need for your garden maintenance.
Solar Energy Partners, one of the most innovative installers in the Western US, has three key considerations every homeowner should think about.
Sustainability in your garden is one way that we can do our bit to sustain the environment. In fact, gardening is a keyway of living life more sustainably all-round, as you can grow your food and reduce the miles it travels to your table. You can also contribute to the vegetation that is a powerful solution to the amount of carbon released. With a few simple tops, you can make a significant contribution to the planet.
Although there have been many benefits from working from home during the global pandemic due to coronavirus, an increase in household energy use has not been one.
When you’re eco-friendly, it means that you are living in a manner that does not harm the environment. Such a way of life has gained relevance over the years since we need to protect the environment from the damage brought about by industrial pollution, among other things.
The simple sustainable choices you make help reduce pollution in the air, water, and atmosphere. With that in mind, let’s learn a little more about solar energy and other eco-friendly choices you can make to help the planet.
Sustainability is all the rage these days. As consumers, we’re increasingly concerned about the impact that our decisions will have on the wider environment. And this extends to the decisions we make in the garden. Rather than waging war against nature, we’re looking to negotiate with it. Get the balance right, and the results can be spectacular. Let’s take a closer look at what’s involved.
The sun is a great source of energy because it’s renewable and readily available. New technological developments increase reliance on solar energy by reducing upfront costs and increase solar structural efficiency.
We live in a world where electricity has never been more important. We use electricity for almost everything. We use it to power our home appliances and lighting fixtures, mobile devices, computers and laptops, and others. Even businesses and companies use electricity so that they can operate efficiently. Almost everything we see around everyday uses electricity to run.
The government has voiced bold infrastructure ambitions for some time. Yet, simultaneously, the UK pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Considering the environmental impact construction has, achieving both will only be possible if the construction sector finds ways to reduce its carbon footprint. This is why the Government’s National Infrastructure Strategy is so vital. The recently unveiled strategy aims to drive forward infrastructure in a way that will help the UK achieve net zero, with R&D being a cornerstone of the puzzle.
With companies adapting to the new way of working, tariffs that may not have been suitable pre-lockdown, such as Economy 7, Economy 10 and smart meters, may now actually save businesses significant amounts of money, especially if they have staggered starting hours or new opening times.
To minimise the risk of disruption to project delivery, project managers should invest in robust planning from the outset and avoid a tendency to be over-optimistic when delivery strategies, timescales and budgets are being set.
The latest research by the international marketplace, Spotahome, has found that opting to live and work in one of Europe’s most sustainable cities will set you back 179% more per month compared to those at the other end of the scale.
The UK government’s 2020 Green Home scheme which is due to be rolled out in September, will see grants being issued to UK home owners for the purpose of improving the energy efficiency of their home. But how do you make your home more efficient?
Xfinity Communities survey finds strong support of smart home tech.
We are all aware that the United Kingdom is not necessarily known for its warm weather throughout the year. Temperatures can become quite chilly even during the late spring and early autumn.
In May 2016, one of the UK’s leading independent environmentalists, Chris Baines, wrote a thought-provoking article for the BBC’s Wildlife magazine. In the article, he put forward the novel idea that developments, such as the construction of high speed rail line HS2, could actually be good for nature. Controversial though this might be to environmentalists and naturalists, the fact is, with an increasing population comes an increasing need for more infrastructure. So, it’s never been more important to try to align the two problems; that is nature vs developments.
Conserving energy at home doesn’t have to require hiring a professional. If you are interested in improving the energy efficiency of your home, there are tons of DIY projects to get you started.
If builders and homeowners choose to incorporate recyclable, biodegradable and sustainable materials into new housing projects, you might even see a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions and overflowing landfills. Implementation of renewable energy within residential buildings may also help builders construct homes that are brand-new yet environmentally friendly, nonetheless.
Owning your own home, or even renting, is usually one of our most significant monthly outgoings, so it’s always a good idea to try to cut expense in the home, especially if you can help to save the environment while doing it.
Eco-friendly building is far from a fad. It’s here to stay, and it’s likely to overtake current unsustainable building techniques. The widespread acceptance of environment-first construction could spell the difference between a depleted world and a thriving one.
With 1 in 3 Brits claiming hard water has got worse over the past year in their homes, limescale is becoming an epidemic in UK households. As a nation that’s renowned for loving a hot brew, and the winter months being a key for the use of hot water, household appliances and plumbing are under more pressure with limescale lurking and becoming a nuisance. The great news is there is a solution! From grimy irons to annoying residue in your morning brew, limescale build up can be easily managed with these handy tips.