Limestone grown from algae can be used to make carbon-neutral cement12 August 2022ProductsThe limestone draws down the same amount of CO2 as is emitted during the cement's production, research showsThe limestone draws down the same amount of CO2 as is emitted during the cement's production, research showsRegion: United KingdomMore: Stephen CousinsDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureResearchUniversity of ColoradoLimestoneZero carbonClimate emergency
Bricks made from quarry waste cut carbon on Hackney extension15 April 2024ProductsDraper Studio adds warmth and precision detailing with upcycled limestone bricksDraper Studio adds warmth and precision detailing with upcycled limestone bricksRegion: LondonMore: Draper StudioSustainable architectureBricksMaterialsLimestoneStephen CousinsHouseExtensionHackney
About face: 15 Clerkenwell Close, London7 November 2018ProductsIntriguing finishes on Amin Taha's controversial buildingIntriguing finishes on Amin Taha's controversial buildingRegion: LondonMore: Amin Taha ArchitectsDesign construction & technologyLegal regulatory & statutory complianceExoskeletonMaterialsLimestone
Sweden takes an environmental lead as it rejects lime-mining application30 July 2021ProductsCement firm's mining license suspension signals tougher EU stance on eco-damageCement firm's mining license suspension signals tougher EU stance on eco-damageRegion: EuropeMore: Climate emergencyCementaSwedenEULimestoneSustainable architectureWaugh ThistletonMaterialsConcreteIStructE
Making buildings: The concrete slab with a third less CO23 June 2024IntelligenceLC3 limestone calcined clay cement concrete cuts carbon contentLC3 limestone calcined clay cement concrete cuts carbon contentRegion: LondonMore: Sustainable architectureCairnStructure WorkshopRetrofitHackneyClimate actionRenovationConcreteLC3Design construction & technologyVictorian buildingJan-Carlos Kucharek
In association with Taylor MaxwellA student halls placemaker for Liverpool1 August 2023ProductsByrom Point stands on a key site that marks the revitalised northern approach to the city centreByrom Point stands on a key site that marks the revitalised northern approach to the city centreRegion: United KingdomMore: Taylor MaxwellNatural stoneLimestoneStone claddingLiverpoolFalconer Chester HallStudent halls
Basket-weave stone brickwork animates the facade of Hackney house extension9 September 2024BuildingsDraper Studio’s addition to a mid-terrace Victorian house pioneers the domestic use of limestone brick productDraper Studio’s addition to a mid-terrace Victorian house pioneers the domestic use of limestone brick productRegion: LondonMore: Draper StudioHackneyStone bricksConservation areaVictorian buildingDesign construction & technology
Jo Sharples: Postcard from the Irish west coast22 August 2023BuildingsThe Editional Studio director writes from a windy cycling tour down the Atlantic coastThe Editional Studio director writes from a windy cycling tour down the Atlantic coastRegion: IrelandMore: Jo SharplesEditional StudioIrelandCyclingRockTom de Paor
Invisible Studio designs yoga studio for Somerset hotel12 December 2022BuildingsPiers Taylor on how his practice added a separate yoga studio amid the listed buildings of the Newt hotelPiers Taylor on how his practice added a separate yoga studio amid the listed buildings of the Newt hotelRegion: South WestMore: Invisible StudioPiers TaylorYoga studioHotelBusiness clients & services
A place in the sun9 May 2017BuildingsDar Gamri: The Malta home of Victor and Wendy PasmoreDar Gamri: The Malta home of Victor and Wendy PasmoreRegion: EuropeMore: ResidentialMaltaVictor PasmoreWendy PasmoreDesigning & building itWhere people liveHeritageContext
Medusa’s children16 November 2015CultureSicily’s human figures follow the tradition of protective stone gorgonsSicily’s human figures follow the tradition of protective stone gorgonsRegion: EuropeMore: HeritageSculptureWhere people liveSicilyContextMaterialsDecorationHouseAward
‘Embodied biodiversity’ proposed as measure of construction material impacts19 December 2023ProductsInnovative methodology shows true effect of steel and concrete on habitats and speciesInnovative methodology shows true effect of steel and concrete on habitats and speciesRegion: United KingdomMore: MaterialsStephen CousinsInstitution of Civil EngineersBiodiversity net gainBiodiversitySustainable architecture