The UCD School of Architecture is currently seeking an appropriate candidate to support the development of a Home Quality Rating tool for Ireland, in collaboration with the IGBC, as part of an MArchSc research degree. A scholarship of one year’s tuition fees can be provided. Interested persons should forward a short CV to Vivienne Brophy, […]
Archives for July 2015
IGBC Study Trip to Vancouver
Follow this link to view presentations from the CaGBC Study Tour 2015 Vancouver has set out to be the World’s Greenest city in a friendly challenge to the rest of the world. This is becoming a competitive space as the World‘s mayors and cities realise the PR value of the title. However Vancouver may well […]
New Part E (Acoustics) Building Regulations July 2015
The amendment to Part E of the Building Regulations (2014) comes into effect this month. View the Technical Guidance Document here.
Public Consultation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
The European Commission’s DG Energy has recently launched a public consultation regarding the review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The aim is to evaluate whether the Directive has met its aims, and to explore issues in relation to the Smart Finance for Smart Buildings initiative as well as how the Directive relates […]
BUILD UPON project seeking passionate web/graphic designers
The BUILD UPON project is tackling one of Europe’s most critical climate challenges: improving our existing buildings to save energy and create a better quality of life for all. We are looking for a passionate web/graphic design team to work with us on designing the project’s website and Wiki. Are you up to the challenge? […]