Stoves are a valuable addition to your heating system, especially if you are looking to improve the energy efficiency of your home. They are a cost-effective heating option as they burn relatively inexpensive fuel and reduce the need for central…
Nature inspires so much of the work of Caesarstone and the makers of engineered quartz stone are driven by their design passion and cutting-edge technological power. Working with quarried slabs of engineered stone, each with a unique and distinctive character,…
Welcome to Enki’s Eco Edit: September 2023, our monthly sustainable lifestyle news series which will round-up our curated selection of the best eco-friendly brands, shopping ideas, things to see and do and places to visit. This month, we discover a…
Focused on constructing an infill home with a minimal carbon footprint, architecture practice Ao-ft has used slim, prefabricated timber battens and mullions for the facade of Spruce House and harmoniously embedded the building into its environmental context. Spruce House is…
The Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed a masterplan by Australian architect firm Hassell, which will see the transformation of 65 hectares of farmland into an eco park and wildlife refuge. Early visuals and plans reveal the design for the Sunshine…
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…
A must-visit for designers, architects, and developers alike, the Sustainable Design China Summit 2023 has revealed the highlights to expect from its upcoming event. The Sustainable Design China Summit will take place at the Beijing Exhibition Centre from 21st-23rd September…
Setting a new benchmark in sustainable luxury, the newly opened 1 Hotel Mayfair is designed as an urban oasis, featuring an awe-inspiring Rainforest living chandelier in its reception area. The mission-driven hotel, which opened its doors in July 2023, comprises…
Welcome to Enki’s Eco Edit: August 2023, our monthly sustainable lifestyle news series which will round-up our curated selection of the best eco-friendly brands, shopping ideas, and places to visit. This month, we discover a summer inspiration from a immersive…
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…
Calling on the worldwide design community to unite, Design For Planet Festival returns (from 17th – 18th October 2023) for its third edition and will champion design innovation and advocacy in the face of the climate crisis. This year’s theme…
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…
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…
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…
