Hemp-based insulation moves mainstream22 December 2023ProductsNew range ‘largely made from hemp’ to cut embodied carbonNew range ‘largely made from hemp’ to cut embodied carbonRegion: EuropeMore: KingspanHemKorStephen CousinsProcurement & contractsHempDesign construction & technologyBio-based construction
Architecture Anew series explores new ideas for designing sustainably28 April 2021CultureLatest talk featured speakers who use natural materials such as rammed earth, timber and hempLatest talk featured speakers who use natural materials such as rammed earth, timber and hempRegion: United KingdomMore: Sustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyPamela BuxtonRIBAJonathan Tuckey DesignKongjian YuPractice ArchitectureStudio MorisonRammed earthTimberHempThatchCircular economyNatural materials
Practice Architecture and Material Cultures – taking bio-based materials mainstream11 April 2022CultureFuture Winners - Paloma Gormley, Practice Architecture and Material CulturesFuture Winners - Paloma Gormley, Practice Architecture and Material CulturesRegion: United KingdomMore: Paloma GormleyPractice ArchitectureSustainabiltyHempSustainable architectureClimate actionEleanor YoungBio-based construction
Energy efficiency: Insulation joins the sustainable revolution13 February 2019ProductsNatural and recycled insulation is starting to look sexyNatural and recycled insulation is starting to look sexyRegion: United KingdomMore: SustainabilityNatural insulationDesign construction & technologyRecyclingAlliance for Sustainable Building ProductsPassivhausBREEAM
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How well-designed buildings are both airtight and breathable4 June 2024IntelligenceWhat's the difference between airtightness and breathability?What's the difference between airtightness and breathability?Region: United KingdomMore: PassivhausClimate emergencyDesign construction & technologySarah LewisInsulationMVHR
Verdant House’s striking extension embraces natural materials16 January 2025BuildingsCAN’s extension features an open-plan kitchen that spills into the garden through a curved windowCAN’s extension features an open-plan kitchen that spills into the garden through a curved windowRegion: LondonMore: CANStoke NewingtonGlulam
Material Cultures on transforming woodland waste into sustainable sheet materials20 January 2025IntelligenceNew biomaterials research shows the potential of bark and other timber byproducts in ply, composites and claddingNew biomaterials research shows the potential of bark and other timber byproducts in ply, composites and claddingRegion: LondonMore: BiomaterialsMaterial CulturesSustainable materialsEnglish Woodland TimberWoodBarkTimber
Page of consents - from a Bristol tower to a Cambridge basement14 June 2021IntelligenceA Passivhaus primary school, a hostel for the homeless, retrofitting of industrial buildings and 'a secret palace of relaxation'A Passivhaus primary school, a hostel for the homeless, retrofitting of industrial buildings and 'a secret palace of relaxation'Region: United KingdomMore: PlanningPlaces planning & communityJonathan Tuckey DesignRCKa ArchitectsArchitypeWoods Baggot architectsBristolCamdenCambridgePerthPlanning permission
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Ecological, locally sourced home was a voyage of discovery6 June 2019BuildingsDerek Latham’s near-zero energy house in DerbyshireDerek Latham’s near-zero energy house in DerbyshireRegion: East MidlandsMore: Derek LathamDerbyshireLittle EatonDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureMaterials
Sponsored by the Wood AwardsSmall project18 November 2014BuildingsWinner: Studio, OxfordWinner: Studio, OxfordRegion: United KingdomMore: HomeHeritage