Net Zero Carbon

Decarbonising the Built Environment – EPC, MEES and the Cost Implications
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Decarbonising the Built Environment – EPC, MEES and the Cost Implications

Since its introduction in 2007, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has been the main method of assessing the energy efficiency of buildings in the UK. The Government has recently revisited the EPC requirements, seeking to update them and make them more stringent. Currently, proposed Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) legislation mandates a phased implementation of the EPC B by 2030 requirement, with EPC C by 2027 set as an interim milestone for all commercial non-domestic buildings.

Richard Francis

By Richard Francis

The Growth of Plant-Based Materials
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The Growth of Plant-Based Materials

In this series of articles, we first set out the plant-based model and how its principles can be applied to both the construction and operation of buildings. We believe successful plant-based materials will mimic the qualities of conventional products (in terms of strength, functionality, etc) while providing sustainable benefits. Over time, as sustainability concerns mount, they will become increasingly attractive, not as alternatives but as products of choice.

Richard Francis

By Richard Francis

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