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Issue 53 Summer 10
Issue 53 Summer 10
Built for people in straw houses
Council estate home turns into eco-house
Learning to adapt and thrive
A museum gets a modern twist
The future for construction

Videos
Envirograf - Fire Prevention
This video by Envirograf is a presentation on Christmas Tree Fire Prevention
Envirograf - Fire Prevention
National
Parts F, J and L Roadshows
LABC is running 18 training events on Parts F, J and L in partnership with ABE, BCA, CLG and RICS.
Parts F, J and L Roadshows

Sustainability
Green light for energy centre
A partnership in the South East will mean that a new heating network will significantly reduce CO2 emissions across two developments. Christopher Brown reports.

Timber Research
The future of Part L and how it might help save the planet
With new regulations coming in later this year. Lewis Taylor of TRADA Technology’s Building Performance Division comments on pending changes to Approved Document L. Thermal performance of new buildings will have to increase by 25% on 2006 levels
The future of Part L and how it might help save the planet

Enforcement
The route to zero carbon homes and the role of Building Control
In housing, the challenge for Part L1A will be to move progressively towards zero carbon and, without shock or delay, to improve design, methods and materials. Rob Pannell (pictured below) Head of Housebuilding at the Zero Carbon Hub explains
The route to zero carbon homes and the role of Building Control