The Green Deal – What’s in it for me?

Set to commence in October 2012, “The Green Deal” is a proposed UK Government policy which has been designed with the sole purpose of improving energy efficiency of all buildings across the country. The aim of the Green Deal is clear – due to a target which the Climate Change Act of 2008...

Thin-Film Solar Cells and Flexible Solar Panels

The development of increasingly efficient and cost-effective thin-film solar cells has greatly furthered the production of clean, renewable solar energy. It has in particular made the development of lightweight, flexible solar panels possible, a major advance in photovoltaic, or solar-energy, technology. The...

3 Tips For Designing An Eco-Friendly Bathroom

Living an eco-friendly lifestyle is not as difficult as you probably think. Designing your bathroom in an eco-friendly manner is a great start, and it doesn’t cost as much as you might think. Although you do not have to start by purchasing brand new green items for the entire home, taking it one step...

Planning Changes in England – Alarming or Necessary?

The Government has come up with the most extensive and controversial planning guidelines since the 1950s. Brace yourself for big changes. The question is, will these planning changes keep us all happy? The easiest approach is just to condemn the Government because… well, because everyone’s doing it,...

Stacking Green Building in Vietnam

Although this stacking green building is made of concrete (not so green), there are some great features that offset the use of concrete. Firstly, it takes a very small footprint. Secondly, it’s a minimised version of the Gardens of Babilon. Plants are arranged on each section and on the roof terrace. This...

Ahoy Captain – a Porthole for Doors

I was just strutting my stuff along the promenade the other day. It was raining but the sea was beautiful as always. I couldn’t help noticing a short row of modern beach huts. They were so different from the traditional type of beach huts of Bournemouth. They’ve got portholes! What can be more...