**Building With Hempcrete and Why It Could Replace Concrete** I’ve watched construction projects spend six months planning a sustainability strategy, only to pour 200 cubic metres of Portland cement the…
# Choosing Indoor Plants That Actually Improve Air Quality and Where to Put Them I need to be honest with you straight away. If you’re buying houseplants because you think…
# How to Draught Proof a Period Property Without Damaging Original Features You’ve inherited a Victorian terrace or bought a Georgian townhouse, and every winter brings the same problem: heating…
# Airtightness Testing Explained and How to Hit Passive House Standards Getting a building properly airtight isn’t just about ticking compliance boxes. It’s about creating spaces that actually work for…
The built environment accounts for 39 percent of the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions — which is the largest area of emissions reduction potential in any sector. Most building design…
As biophilic design continues to grow as a topic of conversation regarding the physical space that humans occupy, the majority of the conversation focuses on the visual aspects of design…
Most corporate decision makers and facility managers are sceptical about biophilic design when they consider it as a capital expense. The simple question is: “What is the return on investment?”…
Upon entering the Amazon Spheres in Seattle, one experiences a disorienting feeling. You’re not entering a traditional office building. Instead, you’re entering what looks and feels like a jungle, encased…
I have worked with organisations for 15 years developing and implementing biophilic design as part of their workplace strategy, and I believe I am seeing a fundamental shift in the…
As someone who has worked on water feature installations in offices, retail and health care for 15 years, I can say that they are very beneficial, but also the most…