A New study has highlighted the health and economic benefits of installing ‘vertical greening systems’ within low-income households. A novel approach for tackling high indoor temperatures and producing a stream of income for families in Nigeria has been developed and tested by researchers at Cardiff University. The team, consisting of
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Eco-friendly brand drives eco-friendly factory
When Neal’s Yard Remedies decided it needed to extend and refurbish its existing factory HQ in Dorset, it was down to award-winning architects Boon Brown to ensure the company’s green ethics were woven throughout the project. From a three-storey-high ‘living’ wall to unique honeycomb-inspired office buildings, the extensions demonstrate the
The risks of retrofit
In her first article in this series on retrofit (Green Building magazine Winter 2014) Kate de-Selincourt explained how improving the energy efficiency of homes, especially those where people live in fuel poverty, can improve the lives and health of the occupants. Part two (Green Building magazine Spring 2015) examined the
