Get Sust! Issue 45
Sunday 18 October 2009
News
Formal definition of ‘carbon neutral’
Consumer carbon calculators in the spotlight
Quality of life is key to sustainable cities
All singing, all dancing, energy-efficient buildings? Watch the C-factor
Dimming lights is a bright idea
Degree day data for London’s urban heat island
Software for sustainability analysis
Free site waste management tool updated by WRAP
Innovative moisture measurement tool for building surveyors
Free tool for planning outdoor wood projects
Quick links to useful government data
Reviews
ACE report sheds light on lanps and health risks
UK-India low-carbon conference
Free guide to the Code for Sustainable Homes
Understanding life-cycle assessment
Sustainable development framework
Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change, 2nd Edition
Ultra-low-energy design
m
Events
PhD student reveals software test results – 20 October
Wood fuel heating and CHP training – 3 November
RIBA Trust autumn lecture series on architecture and climate change
Student conference: Shared Planet 2009 – 20–22 November
Careers and Competitions
Online learning: sustainable communities ‘In a Nutshell’