Sustainability
Buyers ‘will pay up to 20% premium for low carbon homes’
'With trends now showing that green residential buildings could generate higher purchase and rental premiums, this could represent a major turning point in the way residential housing may be valued in…
Home-owners take a shine to solar panels as energy prices climb
There's been a big rise in the number of domestic solar PV installations this year, reports Savills.
Behind the Schemes: Eight sustainable design principles for a contemporary country villa near Ascot
WindsorPatania Architects are sharing details of an innovative and ambitious eco-mansion that promises to set 'a new standard for sustainable luxury country houses in the UK'.
High Net Zero: Why high-net-worth buyers are investing in sustainable neighbourhoods
Overseeing the delivery of around 3,000 net zero homes in Canada Water – a 53-acre regeneration scheme in London – Emma Cariaga, who jointly leads the project and residential at British Land, marks…
Urban Sequoia: Architects unveil a ‘readily-buildable’ tower that goes ‘beyond net zero’
Architecture practice SOM has come up with 'a radical reimagination of the architecture and construction of buildings and cities,' in the quest for a more sustainable future.
Conran and Partners’ Canada Water interior design scheme melds industrial heritage with sustainability
First Look: British Land has appointed Conran and Partners to create residential and office interiors at its ambitious Canada Water development in East London.
The Modern House achieves B Corp accreditation
Design-led estate agency has earned a certificate for its sustainability and social credentials.
London’s Portman Estate achieves coveted B-Corp status
After two years of rigorous appraisal, the owner of much of Marylebone has been recognised for its positive approach to people, communities and the environment.
‘A lot of the ideas are simply untenable for historic properties’: Why we need a more common sense approach to EPC ratings
We need a more common-sense approach to energy efficient requirements for historic homes, says Tiffany Radford-Hancock, as many EPC assessors are showing "a complete lack of understanding around planning…
Stamp Duty rebates could encourage greener homes, suggests think tank
A programme of “behavioural nudges and incentives for collective action” – including property tax rebates – could promote the uptake of energy efficient tech across Britain’s housing stock, says…
Cadogan teams up with Museum of Architecture to launch a nature-inspired art trail in Chelsea
Five architecture teams have designed 20 "micro-home" art installations that showcase biomimicry, as part of Cadogan's "Nature's Architects" event in Chelsea.
Green Shift: Why a home’s sustainability credentials will soon be a deal-breaker
There is a clear shift towards more eco-conscious house-hunting, reports Rightmove - but high costs and confusion are thwarting many people's desire to improve their home's energy efficiency.