Green Homes
The future of housing is green at Freshney
There are many benefits to buying a new home – lower running costs, a blank canvas, great purchasing incentives and of course, increased energy efficiency.
Development work continues at carbon zero Hanham Hall
Work on the country’s first large scale zero carbon development continues this week with the demolition of the 22 metre chimney at Hanham Hall.
Eco show home opens in Chippenham
Linden Homes’ development at Market Quarter in Chippenham offers homes that are not just more energy efficient; these homes have been rated ‘Eco-Excellent’ by independent assessors and have some impressively low projected fuel bills. Now, to coincide with the launch of the latest phase of the development, a brand new show home is available to view from Saturday 6th February.
Barratt performs at Hanham Hall in Bristol
Barratt’s zero carbon development in Bristol, Hanham Hall, has been quick off the mark to create a positive impact in the area.
Green innovations at Bluebell View
Forward-thinking housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is putting the environment first with its innovative new Bluebell View development in the village of North Chailey, East Sussex.
Cut your carbon footprint at Base
With ‘carbon footprints’ now firmly embedded in the nation’s consciousness, those who choose to live in a town centre and walk to work and the shops, or take public transport, stand to lessen their impact on the planet.
It’s award season at Miller Homes
Miller Homes, a leading independent UK housebuilder has scooped a series of housing industry awards in recent weeks.
Council tax cuts for energy efficient homes?
Climate change has been pushed to the top of the agenda with this week's Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, prompting the Government to announce a new pilot scheme to make our homes more energy efficient, but it will take a direct financial incentive to make it a top priority for UK households, says SmartNewHomes.com.
Miller Zero voted Best Low Carbon Initiative
Miller Zero, the ground-breakding zero carbon project by Miller Homes, has won the Best Low or Zero Carbon Initiative at the Housebuilding Innovation Awards 2009.
Make the move to lower energy bills
As the weather gets colder and the thermostat gets turned up now might be the time to consider making a move to a much more energy efficient home.
Crest Nicholson scoops sustainability hat-trick
Crest Nicholson, the developer behind the eco-friendly homes at the sustainable development, ICON, in Street, has underlined its market-leading position with two major wins at the Housebuilding Innovation Awards 2009, as well as being identified by NextGeneration as one of the UK’s leading housebuilders for commitment to sustainable development.
Redrow launches eco-friendly homes in Maidstone
Two beautiful new show homes promote Redrow’s latest new venture, Sutton Woods, in Maidstone, Kent, launched just as the housing market starts to show signs of recovery.
‘Good things come in threes’ say first time buyers in Telford
Three’s definitely not a crowd for a trio of first time buyers who work together in the same Telford office and within weeks of each other all bought a new home on the same Ketley development.
Miller Zero voted best low carbon initiative
Miller Zero, the ground-breakding zero carbon project by Miller Homes, has won the Best Low or Zero Carbon Initiative at the Housebuilding Innovation Awards 2009.