Boosting ecology in BREEAM

A rich ecology can enhance our communities and improve the health and wellbeing of building users.

A cloak of algae

We all talk about green buildings, but what if they were actually green? And what if you could tuck into the products of that very building? Or use it as fuel? A living skin ecoLogicStudio, a London architectural and design firm created a 430-square-foot gazebo called the Urban Algae Folly at Expo 2015. The Folly … Continue reading “A cloak of algae”

Green Architecture Day

Every year Brighton Permaculture celebrates in partnership with Low Carbon Trust a Green Architecture Day in Brighton to inspire anyone interested in sustainability and the built environment. The event has built a steady attending rate of 2000 participants who want to quench their thirst for knowledge  around living and working in greener buildings. Taking place on a Saturday … Continue reading “Green Architecture Day”