What is a ‘net-zero carbon’ building?
A new Exeter Science Park building is to be “net zero carbon for operational energy”. But where are the projects which are cutting the use… Read More »What is a ‘net-zero carbon’ building?
Cretaceous Arboretum at Connaught Gardens
Developing a fossil plant theme Among the first flowering plants to evolve were magnolias and palms and these will be a main thread through the… Read More »Cretaceous Arboretum at Connaught Gardens
Urban design and climate change
Powerful projects to reshape our built environment . Planners, builders and architects have a huge impact on how we live: Architecture and climate change .… Read More »Urban design and climate change
Building Better Building Beautiful
The beauty commission’s report is full of welcome ideas: now we need to act on them . Is ‘beauty’ a rather old-fashioned notion? On the… Read More »Building Better Building Beautiful
Beach Management Plan: trialing a glass splash barrier
The option preferred by the authorities for stopping further erosion of the beach at Sidmouth involves heightening the seawall – although another option might not… Read More »Beach Management Plan: trialing a glass splash barrier
Sustainable development: what if new buildings had to be resused or built with materials already available?
The CEO at the District Council thinks that by going ‘carbon neutral’ by 2025, “you will be refusing all planning permissions”: Unsustainable over-development in East… Read More »Sustainable development: what if new buildings had to be resused or built with materials already available?
Resilient responses to reverse the effects of urban flooding
The Neighbourhood Plan is made: Sidmouth (made) … together with the excellent Place Analysis which goes deeper into the layout and design of the Valley’s… Read More »Resilient responses to reverse the effects of urban flooding