Designing out waste is essential to a sustainable future19 October 2023IntelligenceLiz Westgarth of Hassell on the initiatives her practice is taking to achieve a zero-waste futureLiz Westgarth of Hassell on the initiatives her practice is taking to achieve a zero-waste futureRegion: United KingdomMore: HassellZero wasteCircular economyAustraliaSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyDesign CouncilDemolitionRIBA Reinvention Award
Zero to Hero competition: the games are afoot18 September 2024ProductsThis year's SterlingOSB Zero to Hero competition asked entrants to design a demountable sports venueThis year's SterlingOSB Zero to Hero competition asked entrants to design a demountable sports venueRegion: United KingdomMore: West FraserSterlingOSB ZeroZero to Hero
Making net zero building the reality21 February 2025IntelligenceThe UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard sets tough but achievable targets – how are architects targeting net zero in practice?.The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard sets tough but achievable targets – how are architects targeting net zero in practice?.Region: United KingdomMore: DecarbonisationSustainablityLondonHertfordshireCambridgeArchitypeBere ArchitectsGbolade Design StudioNet zero carbon
Mevocrete project aims for net zero cement25 January 2023ProductsAlkali fusion and steel slag waste are key to Teesside University schemeAlkali fusion and steel slag waste are key to Teesside University schemeRegion: United KingdomMore: Climate actionStephen CousinsMaterialsNet zero carbonDesign construction & technologyTeesside UniversityResearch and development
In association with BlancoImprove your kitchen designs with a food waste disposal unit3 April 2023ProductsDisposers prevent waste going to landfill and help boost hygiene and functionalityDisposers prevent waste going to landfill and help boost hygiene and functionalityRegion: United KingdomMore: BlancoKitchen sinksFood waste disposal unitsKitchen storage systemsKitchen wasteKitchen designSpecification and compliance
Zero to Hero longlisted entries18 September 2024ProductsDesigns by Francesco Cuturi, Craig Higgins, Rob Pickering and Alex Jones make the cutDesigns by Francesco Cuturi, Craig Higgins, Rob Pickering and Alex Jones make the cutRegion: United KingdomMore: West FraserSterlingOSB ZeroZero to HeroFrancesco CuturiCraig HigginsRob PickeringAlex Jones
Zero to Hero winner: Sport climbing at Grant’s Quay Wharf by Alcove Architecture18 September 2024ProductsA speed-climbing venue in central London has won this year's West Fraser SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competitionA speed-climbing venue in central London has won this year's West Fraser SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competitionRegion: United KingdomMore: West FraserSterlingOSB ZeroZero to HeroAlcove Architecture
3D VR could cut material waste in construction30 June 2017ProductsNew technologies could see waste levels plummetNew technologies could see waste levels plummetRegion: United KingdomMore: 3D printingVirtual realityDesigning & building itNew technologyOfficeProcurement & contractsWasteMaterials
Off Grid 2030 entries point the way to net zero architecture23 September 2021ProductsCompetition asked for family home designs adhering to the RIBA's 2030 Climate Challenge principlesCompetition asked for family home designs adhering to the RIBA's 2030 Climate Challenge principlesRegion: United KingdomMore: SterlingOSB ZeroNorbordOff Grid 2030SustainabilityOriented Strand BoardZero carbon
Peak waste: horror and hope29 October 2021CultureDesign Museum show offers shocking statistics and solutions to our waste crisisDesign Museum show offers shocking statistics and solutions to our waste crisisRegion: LondonMore: Design MuseumPeak wasteExhibitionPamela BuxtonRecycle and reuse
Snøhetta pioneering development of net-zero concrete18 June 2021ProductsThe Norwegian-based practice will use the material on a pilot construction projectThe Norwegian-based practice will use the material on a pilot construction projectRegion: United KingdomMore: SnøhettaNorwayConcreteNet zero carbonWasteBuilding materialsSustainabilitySustainable architectureDesign construction & technology
Zero to Hero commended: Sportholder No.1 by Kashdan-Brown Architects18 September 2024ProductsIndividual combat sports are surrounded by an amphitheatre of epic proportionsIndividual combat sports are surrounded by an amphitheatre of epic proportionsRegion: United KingdomMore: West FraserSterlingOSB ZeroZero to HeroKashdan-Brown ArchitectsZero Carbon Hub