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Principal Areas to Consider in Sustainable Construction - Before starting your project find out more about the key areas you need consider.
Green Building Materials - An awareness of the impact of specifying materials is an essential part of the approach to green building design. This section looks at a large variety of traditional, contemporary and new materials and products.
Confused as to what is best for retrofitting your building? - Then consider using the T-Zero calculator. This tool can save you money and carbon through green home improvements. Compare your options to find the best solution for your home. Then use the Suffolk County Council's Trusted Trader Scheme to find a Trading Standards approved, Suffolk based company, to undertake the work.
Carbon Calculator - Work out what your current carbon footprint is, and get some pointers on how to reduce it.
Exemplar Refurbishment Projects - The Energy Saving Trust Housing Programme has been involved with various refurbishment projects around the UK. These exemplar home projects achieve a high level of energy efficiency and are used to showcase or trial energy saving and low carbon technologies.
Microgeneration Technologies - Information on the various different green technologies.
Planning Policy and Building Standards - Find out more about national and local planning policy, plus building standards for greener homes.
Traditional Buildings - English Heritage has some useful guides on renewable energy and energy conservation in traditional home.
The Self Build Portal - Interested in building your own home? Then look no further, as this site highlights all the issues you need to consider and assists you with working out an appropriate budget.
Other Useful Links - a list of external webpages you may find of interest.