Electrifying architecture6 January 2017ProductsHuge battery allows green tower to store and share solar energyHuge battery allows green tower to store and share solar energyRegion: EuropeMore: Smart buildingsSolar batteryGreen energyFreibergFrey ArchitektenFraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy SystemsSiemensTesla
Train station trials of solar bricks tempt Network Rail into energy-gathering role24 September 2021ProductsStations’ glass brick walls could harvest solar energy at scaleStations’ glass brick walls could harvest solar energy at scaleRegion: United KingdomMore: University of ExeterBuild SolarClimate actionSustainable architectureArupNetwork RailHS2PhotovoltaicsDesign construction & technologyStephen CousinsClimate emergency
Final brick in the wall12 February 2016ProductsSolar energy storage makes truly green future a realitySolar energy storage makes truly green future a realityRegion: WalesMore: Renewable energySolar powerSolar batteryPowerwallTeslaElectricity storageSustainabilityEnergy
Can intervention boost energy efficiency?17 January 2017ProductsHow architects can help energy networksHow architects can help energy networksRegion: United KingdomMore: Local energy networksHeat network delivery unitTHERMOSEnergySustainabilityClimate
In association with NewframeSolar PV glass canopies: overhead cover and endlessly renewable power1 April 2025ProductsSystem works in daylight - not just sunlight - and without the need to be south-facing or installed at 45 degreesSystem works in daylight - not just sunlight - and without the need to be south-facing or installed at 45 degreesRegion: United KingdomMore: Solar panelsSolar canopiesClimate actionSustainable architectureSpecification and complianceRenewable energyNewframe
Innovative financing boosts prospects for community microgrids16 October 2020ProductsEnergy Systems Catapult scheme makes zero carbon homes more affordableEnergy Systems Catapult scheme makes zero carbon homes more affordableRegion: United KingdomMore: SustainabilityClimate emergencyEnergy Systems CatapultClean Energy ProspectorNet zero carbonHousingStephen CousinsFundingBusiness clients & services
Tube's heat loss becomes neighbourhood's – and London's – energy gain1 February 2021BuildingsPioneering local energy centre harnesses waste heat to provide greener, cheaper powerPioneering local energy centre harnesses waste heat to provide greener, cheaper powerRegion: LondonMore: MacEwen AwardEnergy centreCullinan StudioAecomTransport for LondonMcGurk ArchitectsIslington CouncilClerkenwellGreen energyRamboll
Infra-red could slash carbon from home heating systems26 March 2020ProductsHalve energy need without elaborate installationHalve energy need without elaborate installationRegion: United KingdomMore: Sustainable architectureClear Heater SystemLogicorClimate emergencyStephen CousinsEnergy efficiencyTechnology
Why energy harvesting sensors are way to go for smart buildings10 May 2019ProductsAutomation is coming to a building near youAutomation is coming to a building near youRegion: United KingdomMore: SustainabilityEnergy performanceEnergy efficiencyHeating and ventilationSmart buildings
Facade power: solar cells generate office tower’s electricity needs13 December 2024ProductsA Melbourne office tower has over 1,000 solar cells on its facade, generating more energy than the building consumesA Melbourne office tower has over 1,000 solar cells on its facade, generating more energy than the building consumesRegion: Rest of the worldMore: MelbourneAustraliaKennonPhotovoltaicsSustainable architectureOfficeStephen Cousins
Opportunities Hub: Find work worth the bidding16 April 2025IntelligenceLatest: Construction consultancy services DPSLatest: Construction consultancy services DPSRegion: United KingdomMore: Architecture competitionsOpportunitiesContractsJulie ButterworthProcurement and contractsFrameworks
An office bursting with energy22 June 2018ProductsThe office that's a mini power stationThe office that's a mini power stationRegion: United KingdomMore: OfficeSolar powerSmart buildingsEnergy efficiencyDesign construction & technologySustainable architecture