As of early October 2016, the European Union (EU) formally signed the Paris Climate Agreement, an international consensus aiming to lower the impact of climate change. The agreement, made legal in early November 2016, will be supported by over 70 nations responsible for 57% of global carbon emissions.
The Rumford Club, a private dinner debate club for the building services and built environment, was formed in 1947 to address technical topics around air movement such as air conditioning. Since then it has broadened its view of potential subjects within the building engineering services sector.
Cornwall may not be a surfer’s paradise when it comes to sunny weather or riding intense waves, but the waves in Cornwall do have a unique trait of their own.
Now winter is here, many homeowners are beginning to worry about the increase in heating bills. However, for this eco house in somerset, both the heating and electricity bills are wiped and National Grid even pays the owners for their excess electricity.