Burgeoning technologies may also come with unforeseen environmental contaminants and health impacts warns a new study from the United Kingdom's Royal College of Physicians.

Recent data analysis from the United Kingdom's Building Performance Evaluation program questions the suitability of some types of energy-saving technology for affordable housing projects.

Avison Young has acquired North-Rae Sanders, a U.K.-based commercial property provider.

Energy efficiency proponents calculate that dilapidated, poorly insulated dwellings add extra and unnecessary annual energy costs for a majority of householders in the United Kingdom.

Landlords in the United Kingdom risk losing the rental and investment value of their buildings if they do not meet minimum energy performance standards by April 2018.