Make low-tech our mantra and design clean and simple15 July 2021Intelligence100 years on from Vers une Architecture we need a reset to low-tech, sustainable, lean-carbon design, argues Edmund Fowles100 years on from Vers une Architecture we need a reset to low-tech, sustainable, lean-carbon design, argues Edmund FowlesRegion: United KingdomMore: Feilden FowlesLow-techLe CorbusierModernismHigh-techSustainable architectureDesign construction & technology
Favourite books: Mierle Laderman Ukeles' analysis of care and maintenance hits home12 January 2024CultureAstrid Smitham finds common ground with Mierle Laderman UkelesAstrid Smitham finds common ground with Mierle Laderman UkelesRegion: United KingdomMore: Astrid SmithamApparataMaintenanceReview
In association with Glen Dimplex Heating & VentiliationThe ambient networks achieving low emissions on high-rise projects6 August 2021ProductsArchitects are maximising building efficiency with heat pump solutions for low-temperature networksArchitects are maximising building efficiency with heat pump solutions for low-temperature networksRegion: United KingdomMore: Glen Dimplex Heating & VentilationSpecification and complianceBuilding regulationsLow carbonLow temperature networksHVACHeat pumpsAmbient loop heat networksHeat pump heating systems
Low carbon bricks for your project as disruptors tackle climate change14 August 2023IntelligenceLow-carbon bricks cut construction’s environmental footprintLow-carbon bricks cut construction’s environmental footprintRegion: EuropeMore: MaterialsBrickLow carbonSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyStephen Cousins
In association with VelfacTrouble-free performance26 May 2017ProductsVelfac composite glazing for trouble-free performanceVelfac composite glazing for trouble-free performanceRegion: United KingdomMore: Low maintenanceHousing
Laing O’Rourke switches to low-carbon concrete on all UK projects10 May 2023ProductsContractor says the move will cut its embodied carbon by 28 per centContractor says the move will cut its embodied carbon by 28 per centRegion: United KingdomMore: ConcreteLaing O"RourkeSustainable ArchitectureDesign construction & technologyLow carbonStephen Cousins
MacEwen longlist: Courtyard Housing21 December 2015BuildingsA thriving, low-maintenance communityA thriving, low-maintenance communityRegion: United KingdomMore: MacEwen AwardHousingPatel TaylorBarkingLondon
How to design naturally ventilated low energy buildings with real fresh air12 April 2022IntelligenceYour low energy building needs natural ventilation tooYour low energy building needs natural ventilation tooRegion: United KingdomMore: Webb Yates EngineersVentilationSustainable architectureClimate emergencyAndrew LerpiniereBuilding services
Government scheme to promote low-carbon heating fails to ignite28 February 2023ProductsReport reveals low takeup of grants from £450m scheme to promote heat pumpsReport reveals low takeup of grants from £450m scheme to promote heat pumpsRegion: United KingdomMore: Stephen CousinsHeating and ventilationGround source heat pumpsHeat pumpsHouse of LordsSustainable architectureDesign construction & technology
In association with GerflorMipolam with Evercare treatment7 October 2016ProductsMipolam flooring is low maintenance and high resistanceMipolam flooring is low maintenance and high resistanceRegion: United KingdomMore: FlooringHospitals
GenZero prototype could be a ‘game-changer’ for ultra low carbon schools22 November 2021IntelligenceGenZero, a prototype design for an ultra low carbon secondary schoolGenZero, a prototype design for an ultra low carbon secondary schoolRegion: ScotlandMore: Sustainable architectureCLTGlulamInnovate UKLyall Bills YoungConstruction Scotland Innovation CentreCOP26GenZeroSchoolsPamela BuxtonClimate action
In association with WeberMore products benefit from low-dust formula30 September 2016ProductsSaint-Gobain Weber’s Low Dust Technology expandsSaint-Gobain Weber’s Low Dust Technology expandsRegion: United KingdomMore: Interiors