Assessment tools such as the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM are a very good way of assessing the environmental impact of new buildings and drawing together a range of environmental indicators.
But unless you have a clear idea of how you are going to achieve a low carbon building it is easy to get lost in the detail.
Here are six questions which can help structure your thinking from the outset. Read More
Knowing just how much energy you are using is the first step to getting on top of your energy consumption.
Though it sounds easy, dial meters can be fiddly and converting gas consumption from cubic feet or cubic meters into energy (kWh) involves a calculation.
So here is a quick guide (presentation) on taking accurate readings. Read More