Simon Butler, Managing Director – Building Central at Tilbury Douglas, discusses the innovations used to successfully complete the greenest primary school in the country....
Grant Leggett, Executive Director of Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group), discusses the increasing preference for natural public spaces over landscaped public spaces in today’s urban design....
Johanna Elvidge, Head of Design at building materials specialist Marshalls, reviews new research findings on the perceptions of public shared spaces and looks at how utilising design principles can help...
Students have driven improvements at their schools and colleges, calling for the creation of flexible outdoor spaces. In response, Broxap has delivered bespoke canopy projects, breathing new life into courtyards,...
Traffic speed reduction, drainage and biodiversity were among key challenges met by Brett Landscaping and civil engineers BDP as part of infrastructure work on Bradford’s new £19 million Enterprise Zone....
Low-intervention permeable paving overlays can transform worn-out paving and also deliver multifunctional sustainable drainage (SuDS), trees and numerous other benefits. ...
Street tree planting and retention of existing trees in developments, with provision for long-term maintenance, are now embedded in planning policy. Concrete block permeable paving offers an important opportunity to...
View Marshalls Natural Stone Sourcing Director, Rory Kendrick showcasing the brand's four new stunning black granite ranges. ...
It seems that sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are finally coming of age. A combination of guidance and legislation is pushing for greater inclusion of SuDS into urban developments, not just...
Climate change and the need to plan for green infrastructure is playing an increasingly significant role in a new approach to design in built-up areas. In addition, heavy rainfall events...
Announced in May last year, the Government’s £2bn post-pandemic investment package for cycling and walking provides a unique opportunity to transform the public realm. But this – and other recent...
Trees are an important part of our natural life support system; they have a vital role to play in the sustainability of our towns and cities and we need to...
For years, architects, planners, researchers and builders have tried to define how we shape our landscape to create better spaces. The concept of placemaking – the shaping and transforming public...
Designed by AFL Architects, the Bonus Arena in Hull is a state-of-the-art adaptable venue used for sporting events, concerts, trade shows and more....
