A lot of people around the world do their bit for the environment by recycling as much household waste as they can. Sadly, the same can’t be said of construction waste. Often much of it will go to landfill. In some countries it is common to burn it. Both options are not good for the planet. A change to designing for deconstruction instead of demolition could be the solution. As one of the top choices for an architect in London, we want to take a closer look at the benefits and how it could work.
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Is the UK failing to keep up with the switch to timber?
At one point in time the UK was one of the leading innovators when it came to timber construction. However, the rest of the world is now leaving us behind. Many countries have already made changes to planning policies and building regulations to promote its use. At the same time, we are struggling to embrace adopting it in a major way. As one of the top architects in London, we want to take a closer look at why. Continue reading
What is overlooking and why is it important?
As urban areas around the world struggle with population growth and lack of space, overlooking is becoming more of a concern. With the recent high profile decision about the Tate Modern’s viewing platform, we think it is a good time to have a closer look. Then, if you want to design a project with the top architect in London, you can speak to us. Continue reading