An innovative eco-house built by Caplin Homes has won the top accolade at the LABC East Midlands Building Excellence Awards. The Solar House in Leicestershire saw off strong competition from buildings across the region to be named Best Individual New Home, before securing the evening’s overall prize, the Chairman’s Award. Chosen from the winners of […]
Awards
Jul 09Solar House wins top regional building award
May 21Get Living London celebrates first anniversary by winning a RESI Award
The residential owner and management company behind East Village, Get Living London has been named the Property Newcomer of the Year at last night’s RESI awards. Established in May 2013, Get Living London launched with an aim to make renting in London a better experience and to meet the city’s growing demand for high quality […]
Apr 01Krannich Solar UK awarded ‘Top PV Supplier’ status for the second year running
Krannich Solar UK has once again been awarded a premium seal by independent institute EuPD Research in recognition of their high level of customer satisfaction in the distribution of solar PV components. In an industry survey, carried out by independent institute EuPD Research, installers gave Krannich Solar UK top marks for customer loyalty, satisfaction and […]
Mar 13Best performing buildings of 2013 recognised at the BREEAM awards at Ecobuild 2014
BREEAM was the world’s first environmental assessment method, created in 1990 and now used in over 70 countries around the world, providing a range of social, environmental and economic benefits to clients. Over a million buildings have been registered for assessment since then. Ratings are calculated against a range of criteria by independent BREEAM assessors, […]
Mar 10KBB Show proves a big hit for Häfele’s Krushr recycling system
Leading design solutions specialist Häfele UK is celebrating success following the 2014 KBB Show in Birmingham this week, where its newly-launched ‘Thinking Inside the Box’ stand concept was exceptionally well-received by visitors. The interactive exhibition stand presented Häfele’s extensive range of innovative products including lighting, handles, electrical accessories, storage solutions, waste systems and essential fixtures […]
Feb 21Climate Change Capital advises ‘European Onshore Wind Deal of the Year 2013’
Climate Change Capital’s corporate finance and M&A advisory team was recognised for their involvement in Infinis Wind Holdings Limited: a refinancing deal which won ‘European Onshore Wind Deal of the Year 2013’ at the Project Finance Magazine awards held in London last night. CCC’s Advisory team was the financial model builder on the refinancing of […]
Feb 10United Nations recognises postgraduate’s talent for sustainable design
An architectural designer from Lincoln will travel to the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York to present her pioneering proposals for a sustainable care home as the winner of a global design competition. Manvi Mukesh Vyas, who is currently undertaking the MSc Sustainable Architectural Design programme at the University of Lincoln, created a blueprint […]
Nov 25Farrell & Clark celebrating Green Gown Award win
Leeds-based architects, Farrell and Clark are celebrating as their energy saving library retrofit project for the University of Bradford was recognised at the 2013 Green Gown Awards ceremony at the Roundhouse, Derby College. The Green Gown Awards acknowledges exceptional environmental and sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities, colleges and the learning and skills sector across […]
Jun 25Code for Sustainable Homes Awards recognises green housing pioneers
St Edmunds Developments was one of nine organisations awarded for their efforts in delivering homes under the Government’s Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) scheme at a BRE event in Westminster yesterday. The developer built the 100,000 home to the Code which when introduced in 2007 challenged the sector to design and build with significantly lower […]
Jan 21The Observer Ethical Awards launch for 2013
The Observer Ethical Awards, in association with Ecover, launched today as the search begins to find the UK’s environmental and social justice champions for 2013. The awards are the only ones hosted by a national newspaper, which focus on both environmental change and social justice. They highlight the initiatives, campaigns and people – big or […]
Jan 18University receives green award
Birmingham City University has become one of ten UK universities to be awarded the EcoCampus Platinum award, marking the institution’s achievements in improving environmental performance and practice. EcoCampus is the leading national environment management system and award scheme for the higher and further education sectors, enabling universities to identify, evaluate, manage and improve their environmental activity […]
Nov 20Nuaire wins award for its commitment to the green agenda
Caerphilly-based Nuaire, a market leader in the manufacturing of energy efficient ventilation systems for homes and businesses, has won the Go-Green environmental award at the Institute of Welsh Affairs Business Awards. Hosted at Cardiff City Hall, Nuaire was recognised at an elaborate ceremony for its wide-ranging and on-going environmental strategy including its significant reductions in […]
Oct 19AlmaVerde Village & Spa wins Gold award for Best Eco Development in 2012
AlmaVerde Village & Spa received the highest Gold award for Best Eco Development in the 2012 OPP Awards for Excellence. This is the third successive year in which AlmaVerde Village & Spa has won this prestigious award. The awards were presented on 10th October at a Gala Dinner in the City of London on the […]