Callaughtons Ash Passivhaus scheme
The high levels of energy efficiency of this Passivhaus scheme has helped the housing association provide its tenants with affordable, low-energy accommodation.
Category: Design
SPONSORED: Rethinking the urban jungle through biophilic building design
Stora Enso’s Rory Doak, explores the role that engineered wood plays in a biophilic design approach.
Rooftop forest to crown former court building
Planning granted to convert Blackfriars Crown Court into BREEAM Outstanding ‘next gen offices’ with a rooftop garden of over 100 established trees
Finalists revealed in competition to find homes of the future
The Home of 2030 competition encourages the design of environmentally friendly homes that support people in leading independent, fulfilling lives as our society ages.
Digital DfMA at heart of new Zaha Hadid design
Modular techniques and digital platform enhance sustainability and adaptability of new Honduran development.
Cullinan Studio calls for stronger link between architecture and nature
The architect’s ‘Make Room for Nature’ campaign seeks more collaboration between designers, others who share goal to of creating cleaner, and more biodiverse cities.
Landsec seeks to build the UK’s first net zero commercial building
Property developer turns to modular construction and UKGBC’s net zero carbon buildings framework in bid to create the UK’s first net zero office block.
Green walls integral to £770m Greenwich scheme
Regeneration specialist U+I submits proposals for a major mixed-use scheme on Greenwich Peninsula .
City of London embraces circular economy in new planning approval
Recycled drink cans and garden waste will soon become part of the City landscape in a project to refurbish Thames-side building with a living wall.
Selling with nature: Why the Berkeley Group committed to biodiversity net gain
In this podcast, recorded live at The Developer’s Risk & Resilience conference in November 2019.