Entries by Lyn

A Radical Design for an Awkward Plot

(Image credit: Will Pryce) Station Lodge peeks out between New Malden’s typical period homes, inviting visitors to the architecturally unexpected. This new home, designed by architect Andrei Saltykov in South West London is certainly unusual – and offers a radical subversion to residential architecture of its region.   Tour the surprising Station Lodge Built on […]

UK Returns to Growth

The FTSE 100 (^FTSE), European and US stocks were up by the close in London on Friday (11.10.24), following a GDP print that showed the UK economy returned to growth in August. Investors are also gearing up for Q3 earnings season, which begins in earnest today with reports by big US banks. The FTSE 100 […]

First new long-duration energy storage in 40 years

Dinorwig’s operational characteristics and dynamic response capability are still acknowledged the world over   Long-duration energy storage is required to support the UK’s renewable power fleet and bolster the country’s energy security, the Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero (DESNZ) said in a statement. Some 20 GW of new capacity could save the system GBP24 […]

Riverside project showcases modern construction techniques

CREAGH Concrete has played a key role in the delivery of Granary Quay, the third phase of the Dandara riverside masterplan in Glasgow Harbour. The stylish rental development, comprising 342 new homes on the banks of the River Clyde, has helped revitalise an empty area of land and introduced a vibrant way of living to […]

Toronto: Reaching New Sustainable Heights

Like Ikea furniture, mass timber buildings are assembled out of prefabricated pieces. The Origine condo in Quebec City went up an estimated 25 percent faster than a conventional building. CREDIT: CECOBOIS   At the University of Toronto, just across the street from the football stadium, workers are putting up a 14-story building with space for […]

Drafty Commercial Buildings Becoming Stranded Assets, Mark Carney

Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of England Commercial property owners grappling with the one-two punch of falling asset values and demands for increased energy efficiency must recognize that some of their holdings may not continue to be money-makers. Commercial buildings too old and drafty to survive the regulatory push to net-zero risk becoming […]

TAX: Remove Barriers to Brownfield Development

Labour’s manifesto included several key points in respect of housebuilding and the provision of affordable housing, including a pledge to build 1.5 million new homes. Whilst promising a ‘brownfield first’ approach, Labour also pledged to prioritise the release of lower quality grey belt land for development, including areas like car parks. Brownfield land is land […]

CLAY: cheap, abundant, and sustainable (video)

Printing with earth-based materials ETH Zurich researchers have developed a fast, robot-assisted printing process for earth materials that does not require cement.   Entire houses can be constructed using clay or excavated earth, materials that are inexpensive, widely available, and sustainable as they do not require cement. However, traditional building methods for these materials are […]

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ZENTIA’S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

The built environment is responsible for approximately 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. This staggering statistic underscores the urgent need for change within our industry. At Zentia, we are working hard to reduce our impact on the environment as much as possible and help in the journey towards a better future. Our comprehensive ESG […]