Next month will see the opening of Havering’s new Elm Park Library, near Hornchurch.  It is one of Greater London’s greenest buildings.  The library scooped a Sustainable Design and Construction award in the Havering Business Awards and is the first low-Carbon Library in Greater London.  It is also Havering’s greenest building.

In these economic times, it makes sense to build green (or renovate green) to save money in the long run as fuel prices sky-rocket.  You could install low energy lighting, a wind turbine or solar lighting to make your house greener, and save you money.  Or make your own natural paint for decorating.  Esprit Cabane, one of my favourite blogs, has recipes for all sorts of paints and finishes.