Will Anderson was studying for an MA in energy and sustainable design when he began his ambitious self-build, zero-carbon home in Clapham, south London, in 2004. It was completed in 2006 and is a prime example of best practice in green building. His Diary of an Eco-builder catalogues the whole building process and the architecturally stunning final result:September 30, 2004: Will Anderson found his plot of land in Clapham, south London, in an estate agents. It had planning permission for a house he didn't want to buildNovember 10, 2004: After the site is cleared for construction and foundation...
Next week I am off to Boston for GreenBuild, the US Green Building Council's premier event. Greenbuild International Conference and Expo was launched in 2002 as the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. This year attendee...
Next week I am off to Boston for GreenBuild, the US Green Building Council's premier event. Greenbuild International Conference and Expo was launched in 2002 as the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. This year attendee...
The demand for education in green building practices is outpacing the building industry's ability to provide it, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. A few of the highlights: Builders who aren't familiar with eco-friendly const...
