Coppin Dockray has revealed its plans to build three, low-impact timber and chalk houses in a constrained and ecologically sensitive disused chalk quarry site in Surrey, UK. The abandoned chalk pit site is owned by a family who arrived in…
Every year the RIBA recognises and honours the best new homes in the UK, and the RIBA House of the Year longlist 2023 announcement has spotlighted some of the most inspiring architectural typography and sustainable projects. The longlist features 20…
Balancing historical integrity with modern design interventions, Of Architecture has completed a Victorian beach house renovation in Newquay. In order to forge a connection between the 19th century house and the present-day beach town, the architects employed a subtractive approach.…
In a rethinking of the traditional brick, Eco Outdoor has expanded its range with the launch of Mano Bricks, a handcrafted collection made using raw and natural materials. The name Mano, the Italian word for hand, reflects the artisan craftsmanship…
James Gorst Architects has adopted a fabric-first and passive design approach to the build of a timber-framed temple complex in rural Hampshire. The practice was commissioned by White Eagle Lodge, a non-denominational multi-faith spiritual organisation, to craft a building that…
Inclume Architects has prefabricated Hide, a minimal timber-built cabin to encourage walkers and nature lovers alike to pause and observe nature and wildlife. Nestled in the remote woodlands of Thetford in England, the Hide cabin is a protective enclosure, which…
Through an imaginative use of exposed timber construction, ROAR Architects has designed a structurally decorative rear extension for a terraced house in Walthamstow, London. The project involved a reconfiguration of the internal spatial layout, creating a sociable kitchen for entertaining…
Dorte Mandrup has revealed its design for an Inuit Heritage Centre in the territory of Nunavut in Canada, a sloped building that emerges from a vast tundra. The Danish architecture studious announced as the winner of an international competition seeking…
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has just released its fifth edition of the Advancing Net Zero Status report, highlighting breakthrough action being taken now to decarbonise the built environment. The report includes examples of industry collaboration and accelerated action,…
Reset Materials, a thought-provoking exhibition that has recently opened at Copenhagen Contemporary, presents biogenic, renewable, and recycled materials as essential building materials for a sustainable, low-carbon future. The Copenhagen-based art centre hosts the showcase of architectural fragments made from 10…
A bold exploration of materials inspired Unknown Works to design a visually engaging pink extension and a playful terraced landscape for Pigment House. The owners tasked Unknown Works with refocusing their four-storey semi-detached terrace to include an open, fluid living…
The five winners of the UK Passivhaus Awards have been announced, revealing projects that exemplify the best in Passivhaus design and construction, meeting the gold standard of energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. Chosen from an impressive shortlist, the winning projects…
Exploring construction and architecture in the age of climate crisis, the new showcase How to Build a Low-Carbon Home at the Design Museum in London explores three ancient materials that are vital for our future. This new display takes a…
Bindloss Dawes has remodelled a Chelsea mews house, breathing life into the once dark and dated space with a full-height lightwell and feature staircase, which maximises the space and creates a sense of volume. The small terraced house, set across…
Mecanoo and Meng Architects, in collaboration with LOLA Landscape Architects, have won an international design competition with their sustainability first proposal for the Shenzhen Guangming Scientist Valley. Featuring a series of intersecting linear wood structures, the proposal titled Scientific Forest…
