Greenhouse gas emissions from the energy use in our buildings account for over one-fifth of the annual total emissions in the UK. Over 80% of UK homes are heated by methane gas (marketed as “natural gas”) and using less energy (for example, by insulating houses better) is one of the quickest actions we can take to reduce our dependence on gas and high energy bills. From the raw materials consumed in construction to thriving public spaces to better use and sources of heating and electricity in the home, there are big opportunities to reimagine our buildings and places to help us conserve more of our precious resources and pollute less.
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Featured initiatives
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Newcastle upon TyneSustainable Kidney Care Project
Buildings & PlacesIntegrating sustainability practices into resource-intensive kidney care.
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SalfordEnergy House Labs
Buildings & PlacesWorking with industry to deliver the zero carbon homes of the future.
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LeedsPeople Powered Homes
Buildings & PlacesProviding advice and development support to the community-led housing movement.
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NorthamptonResilience and Innovation Northants (RAIN)
Buildings & PlacesIntegrating flood resilience at catchment, community and property levels.
Show me a healthy community with a healthy economy and I will show you a community that understands the relationship between the built and the unbuilt environment.
Will Rogers
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