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published: 10/6/2010
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Environment Minister catches a glimpse of the future on the BRE Innovation Park
An affordable house made from renewable materials and a recycled steel factory-manufactured home were just two of the buildings viewed by Richard Benyon MP, DEFRA Minister for the Natural Environment at the BRE Innovation Park earlier today.
The Minister was invited to the site in Watford by BRE to see some of the ways in which it is helping the construction industry meet the challenges it faces in the delivery of sustainable buildings and communities.Mr Benyon was also shown the landscaping scheme on the Park and the innovative ways in which it contributes to energy, waste and water management strategies for the mini-community.
Speaking about the Renewable House Mr Benyon said "What I've been looking at today is important in terms of affordable housing that is sustainable, can be built quickly and that reflects how people want to live. I'm impressed to see such a wide variety of innovation here.'
The BRE Innovation Park in Watford features twelve world-leading sustainable homes and buildings that demonstrate diverse and innovative approaches to low impact design and construction.
For further information
contact Linda McKeown, BRE tel 01923 664569, email mckeownl@bre.co.uk
Notes to Editors
BRE has been building a better world for almost 90 years through cutting edge research, consultancy and testing services. Our unrivalled knowledge in regard to sustainability and innovation is now used across the construction industry and in the corporate world creating better buildings, communities and businesses. BRE is part of the BRE Group of companies owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The profits made by BRE go to the BRE Trust the largest UK charity dedicated specifically to research and education in the built environment. www.bre.co.uk
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