A team led by researchers from Cardiff University has shown that the majority of cities around the world will not be able to reduce instances of heatwaves and flooding at the same time through the introduction of strategies such as green roofs, living walls, vegetated urban spaces and parks. Publishing their
Tag: Sustainability
Reading encouraged to be more sustainable
At a recent event entitled ‘Planning for a Low Carbon Economy’ hosted by The Centre for Sustainable Energy in Reading, Tony Cowling (of Reading Draughtbusters) made a plea for the town to strive towards a more low energy future. “With the right will” suggested Tony, “there are many strategies that could
Balancing nature with wooden building at Center Parcs Elveden Forest
The construction of three new Waterside Lodges at Center Parcs Elveden Forest is an ambitious architectural and engineering project. The stunning new lodges have been designed to compliment the woodland landscape in which they sit, while connecting guests with the surrounding natural environment. Wood was a natural choice of building
How the world’s tallest timber building will withstand fire
Hackney lead the way on timber building
Hackney Council, the first local authority in England to actively promote timber construction in its planning policy has recently been showcasing its achievements in the field and are also offering guided tours of the latest in a long line of successful timber builds in the borough. In 2012 the Council hosted
