All Sustainability articles – Page 2
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Opinion
The emotional construction programme: an architect’s journey
Satish Jassal opens up about the challenges of seeing through a project on site
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Opinion
Engineering the future: Maximising fresh air flow while optimising energy efficiency
Striking the right balance between passive, active and hybrid ventilation systems requires close collaboration, writes Elisa Sartori
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News
Urban Design Hub’s multi-storey farm tipped for approval
Plans for Birmingham car park win backing of council planning officers
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Features
A more sustainable approach to second homes in Spain
Spanish housebuilder focuses on choosing natural materials and prioritising products from local suppliers, following an increased demand for sustainable second homes
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News
Islington delays deciding controversial Morris & Co scheme
Councillors demand more detail on whole-life carbon assessment for City Fringe office proposals
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Opinion
The NHS is incredible at saving lives but can it help us save the planet too?
Kas Mohammed explores how the NHS can meet net-zero targets without compromising care
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Features
Tree-inspired wind turbine foundation could reduce CO2 emissions by 80%
Swedish design and technology startup Stilfold has unveiled a new design concept for the foundation of wind turbines, which could reduce the CO2 emissions generated during the construction of onshore turbines by as much as 80%. The design involves cutting several long triangular pieces of steel from a large flat ...
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Features
Office workers feel a sustainable workplace is more important than an annual bonus
Design of the Workplace – a new report by Foster + Partners and Brookfield Properties – revealed that 90% of office employees believe that sustainable workspace design is good for both the planet and their wellbeing. Released at Ecocity World Summit in London, the report surveyed over 3,400 office workers ...
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Features
New homes in Leeds’ low carbon neighbourhood
The £250m project on the banks of the River Aire utilises air tightness, tripe glazing, MVHR and air source heat pumps to create homes that will be powered by 100% renewable energy
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Opinion
The art of collaboration in architecture: A call for genuine partnerships
Collaboration can be a great way to drive change and provide smaller practices with bigger opportunities, but it takes time and trust, writes Satish Jassal
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News
In pictures: The Arbor House by Brown & Brown
The project replaced a stone steading that extended the length of the tree-lined plot and has been designed for a mature couple to adapt for independent living
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News
Norman Foster unveils housing design for displaced communities
The Essential Homes Research Project is a concept designed to provide sustainable and swiftly assembled housing for people displaced by disasters
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News
The Specifier at Net Zero Live 2023
Net Zero Live’s specification session will explore how designers should tackle net zero in the commercial sector
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Opinion
A planning tale for all seasons
Navigating the planning system requires patience from the client and architect but often leads to an improved design, writes Satish Jassal
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Features
Living Places Copenhagen: Creating sustainable, healthy indoor climates
The Living Places concept holds the lowest CO2 emissions in Denmark, demonstrating that we do not have to wait for future technology to build more sustainably
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Features
McLaren Construction delivers closed-loop recycling of window glass
The recycling process was established alongside supply chain partners for the refurbishment of Chalcots Estate in Camden