Landscaping
In Pictures: €700mn Portuguese prime resi scheme promises ‘a revolution in sustainable living’
Savills QP says Arcaya is 'unparalleled in its approach to sustainability' and 'one of the most exciting new developments to come to the Algarve.'
In Pictures: Fosters’ Battersea Roof Gardens completes
Design studio shows off high-profile project at Battersea Power Station in SW London, which has delivered luxury apartments, a new hotel & one of the city’s largest rooftop gardens.
‘Exemplar’ development creates 23 classical-inspired luxury villas in Oxfordshire
In Pictures: Yiangou Architects' designs for Rectory Homes were inspired by the 19th century rus in urbe style. The Crescent in Thame is 'quite simply, an extraordinary development,' says Savills.
Outside space is ‘severely undervalued’ by London estate agents, suggest Knight Frank & DDRE Global
Fresh data shows demand for prime London homes in St John’s Wood, where many have balconies, terraces and gardens, has leapt by 72%.
Behind the Schemes: Design firm completes £1.5mn ‘sustainable spa’ project in Hertfordshire
Lavish residential scheme merged the client's passion for 'luxury living, wellness and sustainability'.
Watchdog flags ‘risks’ in new Biodiversity Net Gain rules
The 'novel and complex' government scheme to promote nature within property developments was launched 'without having all elements in place to ensure its long-term success', warns the National Audit Office
‘World first’ digital tool aims to help small developers with new biodiversity net gain laws
As new BNG rules kick in, proptech start-up Joe’s Blooms has launched a new product for SME property developers, backed by Planning Portal.
Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife – here’s how it works
Academics from Oxford University explore the purpose and practicalities of the government's latest environmental policy - which will have a major impact on property developments.
Foster + Partners-designed One Beverly Hills project breaks ground
Hotly-anticipated LA scheme promises to 'redefine urban living' with a mix of landscaped gardens, five-star hotel options and top-end residences.
Biodiversity Net Gain: What property developers & landowners need to know
'Quantifiable biodiversity net gain targets at 10% provide helpful clarity for developers to demonstrate the biodiversity benefits of schemes transparently,' says Knight Frank of new rules affecting housebuilders
In Pictures: Historic Cambridgeshire Manor House seeks £5mn
Caldrees Manor sits in 22 acres, including immaculate pleasure gardens.
‘The urban wonder drug’: 16 priorities & policy recommendations to help ‘green-up’ Britain’s streets
'Nearly everyone agrees, in principle, that urban greenery is a good thing,' says Create Streets, as it outlines a series of practical steps to 'make it the default to re-green our streets and squares'