Bringing nature to the city: A study of urban nature conservation suggests a more ecological style of planting could pervade the cities of Northern Europe

Article Abstract:

Urban Nature Conservation is aimed at policy-makers and those who create and maintain urban green space. Issues include approaches to conservation, community involvement and the natural and sustainability. In ecology the aim is to preserve the diversity of the species, but urban areas are rarely home to any endangered species. The authors note that there are no natural landscapes left in Northern Europe, and some popular conceptions are criticised, such as ecological planting, which is not necessarily any better than formal planting for wildlife.

Analysis, Nature conservation, Public spaces

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Why it could make sense to centralise the heat source

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Centralised heating of blocks of flats is advantageous in terms of maintenance and space but has a poor reputation for unfair charging and inefficiency. However, British Gas is experimenting with 15 pilot projects using centrally heated water to supply storage tanks in each flat. The flat occupier can then control the use of the hot water in radiators and can be charged on the basis of how much water has been used. The studies show savings in boiler capacity can be made and efficiency is comparable with individual heating.

Research, Centrica PLC, Apartments, Heating, cooling and ventilation, Heating from central stations, Central heating

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Time for cost-in-use?: changes in client expectations and new computer tools could help the concept of cost-in-use take off after its many false starts

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Cost-in-use has been used by a few clients as an integral part of building projects. However the growing availability of computer tools and on-line databases should help the industry develop a more efficient and widely based service. There is also a growing interest from clients in building cost and performance.

Buildings and facilities, Cost (Economics), Costs (Economics)

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