Sustainability
Crown Estate sustainability chief to helm UKGBC
Judith Everett has taken over from Perkins&Will boss Sunand Prasad as Chair of the UK Green Building Council's board.
Experts warn of ‘reset moment’ as London homes face climate change catastrophe
'Cascading risks' loom for the capital, as escalating extreme weather events mean 'around 43% of London properties are likely to be affected by subsidence by 2030.'
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.'
It’s complicated: Grosvenor’s sustainability director on EPCs & listed buildings
Sorting out ambiguities in the EPC system is an example of what the industry means when it calls for certainty from government, writes Ed Green.
Tower Power: Architects turn skyscrapers into batteries
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has partnered with Energy Vault Holdings to 'explore how the architecture of renewable energy can enhance our shared natural landscapes and urban environments.'
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
Consumer body Which? calls for substantial EPC reform
'Too many EPCs do not provide an accurate assessment of the energy efficiency of a home.'
How off-grid living has shifted from hippie to chic
'Off-grid' is no longer the preserve of the tree huggers, says Dorcas George-Jones of Castellum.
‘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.
New York, Tokyo & London named world’s ‘most resilient’ cities in 2024
Savills' annual research points to 'an inflection' for global cities in 2024 'as funding environments improve and real estate investment volumes start to recover.'
RICS launches ‘pioneering’ best practice standards for residential retrofits
Fresh guidance aims to 'revolutionise retrofitting practices across the UK.'
Westminster floats ‘retrofit first’ planning strategy
'We will not reach net zero without a significant shift in how we view development,' says Westminster Council's Geoff Barraclough.