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
Night-lit buildings kill migrating birds26 April 2019BuildingsSong birds are particularly susceptible to night-time collisionsSong birds are particularly susceptible to night-time collisionsRegion: Rest of the worldMore: University of MichiganCornell Lab of OrnithologySustainabiltyBird migrationNighttime lightingSustainable architecture
In association with Cupa PizarrasHow to specify for extreme weather on exposed coastal sites14 April 2022ProductsDurable, long-lived roofing at Cornwall's Tregenna EstateDurable, long-lived roofing at Cornwall's Tregenna EstateRegion: South WestMore: Cupa PizarrasNatural slateSlate roofingMaterialsSustainabiltySpecification and complianceCoastalTregenna EstateCornwall
In association with SikaA lower-emission flat roofing solution19 September 2024ProductsNew waterproofing membrane features biomass-balanced content and bio-based solventsNew waterproofing membrane features biomass-balanced content and bio-based solventsRegion: United KingdomMore: SikaFlat roofsWaterproofing membranesSpecification and complianceSustainabilty
In association with SunsquareSmarter, healthier, better connected: city living sorted17 October 2024ProductsLeeds Climate Innovation District provides a model of high-performance, low-energy urban housingLeeds Climate Innovation District provides a model of high-performance, low-energy urban housingRegion: United KingdomMore: SunsquareSurespanRoof windowsSustainabiltyHousingMasterplanningSpecification and compliance
In association with FrankeHow to set sustainable specification standards for kitchen projects1 November 2024ProductsIncorporate these simple features as standard across all new and refit designsIncorporate these simple features as standard across all new and refit designsRegion: United KingdomMore: FrankeKitchen designKitchen tapsKitchen sinksWaste disposal unitsSustainabiltySpecification and compliance
In association with FuturebuildFuturebuild 2020: Be the catalyst for change4 February 2020ProductsBuilt-environment event charts course to a zero carbon worldBuilt-environment event charts course to a zero carbon worldRegion: LondonMore: Climate changeZero carbonSustainabiltyConstructionInfrastructureFuturebuild
What legislative areas do architects need to know more about on biodiversity net gain?25 May 2023IntelligenceLearn more as the November deadline for implementing a minimum 10% uplift approachesLearn more as the November deadline for implementing a minimum 10% uplift approachesRegion: Rest of the worldMore: SustainabiltyBiodiversityNet zero carbonBiodiversity net gainNeal Morris
In association with ArturoHow sustainable are the resin floors you specify?17 October 2022ProductsDiscover the resin flooring made from plant-based derivativesDiscover the resin flooring made from plant-based derivativesRegion: EuropeMore: ArturoUzin UtzResin flooringSelf smoothing floorsSustainabiltySpecification and complianceSpecification
In association with XtrathermSustainability pledge delivers pioneering improvements in PIR insulation6 December 2021ProductsBio-enhanced, halogen-free product integrates with the most energy-efficient building methodsBio-enhanced, halogen-free product integrates with the most energy-efficient building methodsRegion: United KingdomMore: XtrathermInsulationRoof and floor insulationWall insulationEnergy efficiencySustainabiltyCircular economyPIR insulationPackagingEnvironmental performance
How can architects work with social housing providers to unlock extra funding for retrofit projects?20 February 2025IntelligenceLearn more about an innovative scheme that supports and accelerates the social housing sector’s contribution to sustainable outcomesLearn more about an innovative scheme that supports and accelerates the social housing sector’s contribution to sustainable outcomesRegion: Rest of the worldMore: SustainabiltyNeal MorrisRetrofitSocial housingnet zeroNet zero carbon
In association with Cupa PizarrasSolar slate roof generates two thirds of hot water15 April 2021ProductsSomerset project integrates Thermoslate panels with Cupa R12 slatesSomerset project integrates Thermoslate panels with Cupa R12 slatesRegion: United KingdomMore: Cupa PizarrasNatural slateSlate solar panelsSustainabiltyEnergy efficiencySpecification and compliance