Biodiverse Roof Design and How to Create Habitat Not Just Greenery
# Biodiverse Roof Design and How to Create Habitat Not Just Greenery Most green roofs are ecological disasters dressed up in marketing speak. There, I said it. You see these…
Green Roof Drainage Layers and Why Getting This Wrong Causes Leaks
# Green Roof Drainage Layers and Why Getting This Wrong Causes Leaks Green roofs fail catastrophically when water cannot escape. I have seen too many projects where someone thought they…
Smart Heating Controls and How to Cut Energy Use Without Freezing
# Smart Heating Controls and How to Cut Energy Use Without Freezing Your heating bill arrives and you wince. Again. The house feels cold in the mornings, scorching by afternoon,…
The Science Behind Why Biophilic Design Works and What the Research Actually Shows
# The Science Behind Why Biophilic Design Works and What the Research Actually Shows You know those moments when you walk into a space and immediately feel calmer? Maybe it’s…
Biophilic Design for Renters and What You Can Do Without Permission
# Biophilic Design for Renters and What You Can Do Without Permission Most biophilic design advice assumes you own your space. Install a living wall, they say. Knock through to…
Hockerton Housing Project Nottinghamshire and 25 Years of Off Grid Living in England
I’ve spent most of my career watching developers slap solar panels on conventional houses and call it sustainable building. Then I visited Hockerton Housing Project in Nottinghamshire, and realised I’d…
ACROS Fukuoka and the Building That Disappeared Under a Green Roof
I’ve been working with green roofs for fifteen years, and I’ve seen every variation you can imagine. Sedum carpets that look brilliant for six months then turn into brown matting.…
Biophilic Living Rooms Creating Real Sanctuary Spaces
I have been working with individuals for the past 15 years to help them create the perfect living room that will support their well-being, and provide them with a place…
Natural Materials for Interior Design: Wood, Stone & Sustainable Options
Biophilic design has been defined primarily in terms of light, plants and ventilation. Yet, the materials we contact in a room; wood flooring, stone shelves, natural fibres in our furniture…
How to Source Reclaimed and Salvaged Building Materials in the UK
# How to Source Reclaimed and Salvaged Building Materials in the UK I’ve watched too many builders skip past the salvage yard on their way to the timber merchant, then…