Author: Mel Price

Health and wellbeing and the positive impact of energy efficient design

Whilst the sustainability benefits of energy efficient design are well-documented, the human and social benefits are often overlooked.   Good health clearly begins at home but as we continue on our journey towards net zero the positive impact that energy efficient measures such as insulation can have on human health, wellbeing and safety should not be…

IMA response to EAC Report

The launch today of the Environment Audit Committee’s report, ‘Building to net zero: costing carbon in construction’ outlines a stark warning that the UK is not doing nearly enough to achieve its net zero carbon target by 2050. We all understand how important the energy performance of the built environment is in achieving this target…

How seriously do we take climate change in the UK and how important is it that we achieve net zero carbon by 2050?

Although there is no detailed evidence as to how people would answer these questions, it is generally assumed that the majority would reply ’very’ and ‘essential’ if asked to respond. And yet despite a continual narrative regarding these issues across almost every aspect of life in the UK, from politics to media, industry, commerce, education…