How reusing and recycling glass can cut a building’s carbon emissions5 March 2024IntelligenceGlazing designs should better exploit glass’s ability to be reused or recycledGlazing designs should better exploit glass’s ability to be reused or recycledRegion: United KingdomMore: GlassGlazingRecyclingReuseCircular economySaint-GobainDesign construction & technologySustainable architecture
Recycled glass could reduce concrete’s reliance on sand1 July 2022ProductsWith concrete production draining world supplies of fine-grained sand, recycled glass could provide a substituteWith concrete production draining world supplies of fine-grained sand, recycled glass could provide a substituteRegion: Rest of the worldMore: GlassRecycle3D printingNTU SingaporeStephen CousinsDesign construction & technology
In association with MethodIn the open: Workplace recycling by design1 February 2019ProductsMethod brings waste bins centre stageMethod brings waste bins centre stageRegion: Rest of the worldMore: MethodWaste managementOffice designFoster + PartnersNew ZealandSustainablity
3D printing turns to recycled plastic to extend its sustainable credentials29 July 2022Products3D printed homes will be made of 60% recycled waste plastic products3D printed homes will be made of 60% recycled waste plastic productsRegion: United KingdomMore: 3D printingStephen CousinsSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyUSACaliforniaRecyclingClimate action
Cycling on recycling7 November 2017ProductsPlastic pavements are stronger, lighter, greenerPlastic pavements are stronger, lighter, greenerRegion: EuropeMore: SustainablityThe NetherlandsTechnologyRecyclingThermoplasticMaterials
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
High rise salvage25 April 2016ProductsDon't demolish – recycleDon't demolish – recycleRegion: EuropeMore: TowerHigh riseMaterialsProductsHeritageRecyclingDemolitionUniversity of BrightonEU fundingTechnical University DelftSustainabilityBelgium Building Research InstituteUniversity of Brussels
In association with CrittallWhy steel is a sustainable choice for modern architecture2 January 2025ProductsMaterials that combine longevity, performance and recyclability will become increasingly valuableMaterials that combine longevity, performance and recyclability will become increasingly valuableRegion: United KingdomMore: CrittallSteelSustainabilityEnergy efficiencyRecyclingSpecification and complianceSustainable architectureDesign construction and technology
Recycling plant will turn old MDF into insulation7 October 2022ProductsA ‘homegrown’ supply of natural wood fibre insulation will result from the UK’s first commercial MDF recycling plantA ‘homegrown’ supply of natural wood fibre insulation will result from the UK’s first commercial MDF recycling plantRegion: United KingdomMore: MDFSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyStephen Cousins
Studio Mica's Carolynne Shenton picks her top three specification favourites6 April 2022ProductsRecycled tiles, laser cut metalwork and an anarchic wallpaperRecycled tiles, laser cut metalwork and an anarchic wallpaperRegion: United KingdomMore: Studio MicaInteriorsProcurement & contractsWallpaperRecyclingMaterialsCarolynne ShentonDesign construction & technology
The Remakery21 December 2016BuildingsRecycling and upskilling in one local placeRecycling and upskilling in one local placeRegion: LondonMore: ReuseRecyclingSustainabilityArchitecture for HumanityVolunteeringMaking
Bridport Household Recycling Centre, Bridport29 April 2016BuildingsA ruggedly handsome building that elevates the typeA ruggedly handsome building that elevates the typeRegion: South WestMore: RIBA Regional Awards 2016Mitchell Eley GouldBridport