All Sustainability articles – Page 3
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NewsIslington delays deciding controversial Morris & Co scheme
Councillors demand more detail on whole-life carbon assessment for City Fringe office proposals
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OpinionThe 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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FeaturesTree-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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FeaturesOffice 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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FeaturesNew 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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OpinionThe 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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NewsIn 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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NewsNorman 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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NewsThe 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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OpinionA 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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FeaturesLiving 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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FeaturesMcLaren 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
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FeaturesURBED retrofit team: a guide to social housing decarbonisation
URBED’s retrofit team share their experience and advice on how to approach the retrofit of social housing
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OpinionAre birds safer in the USA than in the UK?
Phil Brown explores the case for policymakers and building designers to follow North America’s lead in making buildings safer for birds
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OpinionDesigning for dementia: how architecture can facilitate better care
When it comes to dementia, we need to design with careful consideration of each individual’s needs, writes James Potter
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NewsPractice plans urban farm on top of multi-storey car park
Urban Design Hub’s proposals would deliver glasshouses, planter beds and a biodiversity centre in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
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NewsHassell unveils 3D-printed pavilion prototype
Practice plans series of venues made from recycled plastic to highlight potential for reusing waste products
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NewsCity pushes ahead with ‘pioneering’ whole-life carbon policy
Design teams will be required to submit detailed impact figures for a range of development options at pre-application stage