Greener Buildings - Knowledge Hub - Sustainable Business en-gb The Greener Buildings Knowledge Hub from Sustainable Business - the number one news source for environmental professionals. http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:09:34 GMT Total control: BMSs that work for you http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=133&cat=17 Building energy management systems aim to make companies more able to reduce their emissions. Lisa Wilkinson explains why the key to sustainability in business is total control. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:36:00 GMT Are green commercial buildings worth more? http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=132&cat=17 Jim Green investigates whether sustainability can ensure the higher rental value and cheaper maintenance that ensures a profit for business Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:25:00 GMT Review and budget: Cutting building footprints http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=131&cat=17 Roof insulation, glazing options, draft proofing... What measures should we take to reduce our building's carbon footprint? Elaine Preston offers her thoughts Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:16:00 GMT Carbon at a cost: The new legislation driving change http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=130&cat=17 As new legislation starts to drive behaviour change around carbon emissions, more emphasis is being placed on energy consumption. Paul Maryan looks at a quickly changing building business aiming to deliver better carbon performance Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:54:00 GMT Building our future: energy efficiency policies in the making http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=129&cat=17 With the built environment being such a big source of greenhouse gas emissions, the pressure for buildings to be more energy efficient is coming from a variety of directions. Mike Scott takes a look at developments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:30:00 GMT Power to the people: Will the Government's vision for microgeneration work? http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=106&cat=17 The Government wants to see businesses and householders across the UK generating their own energy. But, says Tom Idle, financial constraints may threaten this vision of the future from becoming a reality Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:46:00 GMT Worst housing in decline, says EST http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=91&cat=17 The numbers of the most energy inefficient homes - those that rate an F or G on an energy performance certificate (EPC) - is decreasing, according to a new study by the Energy Saving Trust. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:54:00 GMT