Rio to Reading

Article Abstract:

At the beginning of Sep 1992, 350 international speakers met at Reading University (UK) to discuss methods for reducing world fuel consumption by using renewable energy such as the sun, wind and water. The implementation of energy efficiency will reduce global warming. In 1991, world consumption of renewable energy was 5%. In the UK, over 1/2 of energy is used on heating buildings. Only 100,000 houses in the UK use solar heating. The Richard Rogers Partnership and Ove Arup have jointly designed a self-sufficient office block using wind and water power.

Joint ventures, Richard Rogers Partnership Ltd., Alternative energy sources, Renewable energy, Ove Arup and Partnership Ltd.

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Crystal ball glazing

Article Abstract:

A report published by the Energy Technology Support Unit details the energy savings to be obtained from advanced glazing products. Products like 'superwindows' which have multiple layers of glass and insulating gasses can reduce U-values to 0.5W/sqm degrees Celsius. The products are becomming available in the UK and are expected to be taken up by the domestic market as well as in commercial buildings. Energy savings could reduce the national fuel bill by 2.5 billion pounds sterling by 2025.

Product information, Energy use, Windows, Sealed double glazing

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Government to use PFI for courts

Article Abstract:

Local authorities in the UK are likely to be instructed shortly by the Lord Chancellor's department that they must use the private finance initiative (PFI) to obtain magistrates courts. There are now plans for 50 magistrates courts, costing from 1 million pounds sterling to more than 25 million pounds sterling. These will be put out to tender under the PFI over the next five years.

Design and construction, Courts

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