Kingston School of Art: adapt and reuse
Rather than demolish, Architect Howarth Tompkins opted to refurbish a 1970s teaching block, introducing sustainability measures, which earned the building a BREEAM Outstanding rating.
Category: Refurb & Retrofit
£10m for London’s Green New Deal
The Mayor of London’s commitment comes as 80% of Londoners say climate change poses a huge threat to the capital, and people gather virtually for London Climate Action Week.
10 leading companies sign up to net zero carbon buildings pledge
JLL and Lendlease among the companies to commitment during 11th Annual World Green Building Week.
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.
JLL report quantifies value of sustainable offices
Study from real estate service provider, written before the coronavirus crisis, reveals appetite for sustainable offices is driven by occupier’s target-driven sustainability commitments.
Govt reveals £3bn green investment package
Funding for retrofit of public buildings and social housing plus grants for homeowners.
Retrofit takes centre stage
The Committee on Climate Change calls for more ambitious low carbon building policy, placing low carbon retrofit at centre stage.
British Land commits to net zero carbon portfolio by 2030
Property company also launches the British Land Transition Fund to drive progress through innovation, with retrofit prioritised over new build.
World’s largest urban farm to open in Paris
Property company also launches the British Land Transition Fund to drive progress through innovation, with retrofit prioritised over new build.
Govt must commit to 2030 solar target to drive green recovery says STA
The Solar Trade Association (STA) is urging government to commit to a target of 40GW of solar capacity by 2030.