The man responsible for creating the BREEAM rating for energy-efficient buildings was recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours, mkweb.co.uk reports. John Doggart – sometimes dubbed ‘Mr Solar’ – was chosen for an OBE at this year’s ceremony in recognition of his sustainability work. Whilst Doggart has a number of achievements under his belt, it […]

A sustainable building award has been given to 10 Downing Street, according to homebuilding.co.uk. The 300-year-building, which houses the Prime Minister as well as 152 other workers, was awarded the “in-use special award” by BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM). It beat 800 other buildings to the accolade by making the most improvements year-on-year. Image source […]

Panels and Profiles has just launched a new CPD seminar on best energy conservation design practice in industrial and commercial buildings. “A guide to ADL2A: 2010 and the impact of Building Envelope systems” provides a detailed explanation of the new 2010 Edition of Approved Document L2A (Conservation of fuel and power in new buildings other […]