Gordon Brown's recent announcement that he wants to build ten eco-towns across Britain may not have the desired effect, it has been claimed.
According to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) housebuilders, the towns will not be as eco-friendly as hoped.
"Two-thirds of the eco-homes will be with us in 2050 and the target is to cut carbon emissions by 60 per cent by 2050," said FMB spokesman Brian Berry.
"So if you have got the existing buildings still standing at that time and the existing buildings - not just in the residential sector - are contributing 27 per cent of carbon emissions."
He explained that the government should encourage homeowners to improve their existing homes through an incentive scheme.
The government recently announced an eco-town design competition and invited architects, designers and builders to submit ideas.
A prize will be given to winner of the contest, while awards will be presented for excellence in particular areas.
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Date Published: 22 November 2007
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