Sustainable environment
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Greenwich Millennium Team plans to make extensive of use of energy-efficient technology at the Greenwich Riverside development of 1,377 households in Greenwich, London, England. It is hoped to reduce primary energy consumption by 80%, with domestic waste being cut by 50%, water demand by 30% and car use by 30%. Cycleways, pedestrian routes and a guided busway will encourage residents not to make car journeys, as will teleworking and nearby business and leisure facilities. The specification, design and performance of the homes will be based around energy efficiency.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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Admiral Homes has extensively promoted the very high energy efficiency levels of the homes at its Homefields development in Yatton Keynell, Wiltshire, England. However, it has found that prospective purchasers have not been easily convinced about the merits of energy efficiency, and two of the four homes remain unsold. Design and the rural location have proved to be more attractive selling points than energy efficiency.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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Residential property developer Dencora Homes of Newmarket, England, is targeting its new apartment block in the university city of Cambridge at Asian investors. The building houses 72 social units, ranging in price from 85,000 pounds for one bedroom to 330,000 pounds sterling for a penthouse. The one-bedroom units are designed for short-stay or investment buyers, with many being marketed in Hong Kong.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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