Articles in this supplement

Articles in this supplement:

Where the action is

Matt Ross 26 June 2008, Housing, Regeneration

Matt Ross on the need to turn a patchwork of programmes into a proper refurb strategy.

Getting better by design

Jon de Souza 26 June 2008, Construction, Housing, Regeneration

Well adapted buildings are crucial for Constructing Excellence, says Jonathan de Souza.

Building change

26 June 2008, Carbon offset/neutrality, Carbon reduction, Heritage, Housing

The Existing Homes Alliance calls for concerted action.

Getting there

Roger East 26 June 2008, Carbon reduction, Housing, Regeneration

Are we setting the right standards for existing homes – and how do we know if they can measure up?

The governing principle

Roger East 26 June 2008, Construction, Housing

Supportive sounds from Caroline Flint – so what is the government’s stance so far?

Time to stop tinkering

Ben Tuxworth 26 June 2008, Carbon offset/neutrality, Carbon reduction, Construction, Housing, Planning

Unlocking a massive retro-fit effort, says Paul King of the Green Building Council, is less to do with technical solutions, more to do with getting the finance right.

Aspiration, aspiration, aspiration

Kevin Telfer 26 June 2008, Architecture, Carbon offset/neutrality, Carbon reduction, Construction, Housing, Planning, Regeneration

Kevin Telfer gets fired up about some high profile projects.

Insulation, insulation, insulation

Martin Wright 27 June 2008, Carbon reduction, Housing, Regeneration

His friends were hoping for loads of glam green gizmos, but effectiveness came first for Martin Wright’s home refurb.

The multi-million makeover menu

Matt Ross 27 June 2008, Carbon reduction, Construction, Microgeneration, Regeneration

The low hanging fruit should pick itself, but solid wall insulation is a tougher cookie – and microgen choices aren’t yet quite as easy as pie.

Do try this at home

Roger East 27 June 2008, Construction, Housing, Regeneration

Raising the banner for lower carbon by example

The elephant in the room

Martin Hunt 4 July 2008, Construction, Housing

New build is the low-hanging fruit in policy terms – while upgrading the existing housing stock is the unmentioned elephant in the room.

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