Archive for December, 2006

“I wish I could fly, right up to the sky, but I can’t…”

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

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We can’t fly ,is the stark message from George Monbiot in Preparing for take off.
The most amazing fact for me? That would be funny, if it weren’t so infuriating. Our governments statistics for the pollution caused by flights, don’t take into account International flights. Why? It hasn’t been decided which country is going to be responsible for what part of the emissions! (more…)

Parity Projects, Warmcell Room.

Sunday, December 17th, 2006
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Building work for Parity Projects begins in earnest.

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Sustainable Refurbishment

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

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At last some proper building news!
We are currently involved in the refurbishment of a three bed semi. Owned and managed by Parity Projects one of the Nu-School pioneers in sustainable refurbs. (more…)

Part L Conservation of Fuel and Power

Saturday, December 9th, 2006

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In April 2006 the new Building Regulations for the conservation of fuel and power came into force,for new and existing buildings in Britain. Are they too little to late? (more…)