A university building in Oxford has scooped a green gong for its use of double glazing, solar energy and energy-efficient appliances.

Council officials lauded Woodstock Road's Ruth Deech Building for its eco-conscious construction as they handed over the David Steel Sustainable Building Award.

According to the Oxford Mail, the late Mr Steel was a council member known for his notable work with Oxford's Climate Change Action Team.

"We are delighted to receive this award as recognition of our efforts to have greener buildings," said Martin Jackson, the bursar of St Anne's College - of which the establishment is a part.

He pointed out that the college is the first in Oxford to install solar panels for hot water provision, while the double glazing cuts energy consumption significantly.

Earlier this month, the green gurus behind an environmentally-friendly makeover at a Lancaster youth club singled out double glazing and cavity wall insulation as "great investments" for any building owner wanting to save both money and the environment.

Double glazing is proven to save heat and energy lost through poorly-insulated windows and doors. With Energy Efficiency windows and doors as standard, homeowners can now save even more on their heating bills and reduce their carbon footprint. Visit the Safestyle website to see a range of top quality windows and doors to suit your home.

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Author:  Joanne McCabe

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