China's ghost cities — building on floodplains (again) — Grand Designs passive house

Here's some linkage for y'all.

Think Ireland's ghost estate problem is bad? China may have up to 64 million vacant homes Sustainable Cities Collective 

The UK is backtracking on plans for a green bank Guardian

Clare councillor wants to build on floodplain. Will we ever learn? Ireland After Nama

A striking renovation and extension project in Kentucky gets Leed Platinum status Treehugger

The most popular design and architecture posts of 2010 Treehugger

Crossway, an eco house featured on Channel 4 TV show grand designs, meets the passive house standard Green Building Advisor

A US perspective on using EPS to insulate foundations Green Building Advisor

Interesting analysis of the government's new greenhouse gas emissions targets Irish Economy