Encouraging the Next Generation: Why Girls in Science Matter to the Built Environment
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate curiosity, innovation, and the power of future talent to shape a better world. For the built environment, this is more than a moment of recognition; it is a reminder that the path to a net zero,...
Retrofitting for Resilience: Reducing Whole Life Carbon in Existing Buildings
Retrofitting existing buildings is one of the most effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment. While new developments play an important role in meeting Net Zero targets, it is the existing building stock that represents the greatest opportunity...
World Soil Day: Why Soil Health Matters for Sustainable Development and Low-Carbon Construction
Every year, World Soil Day, which is on the 5th of December, raises awareness of one of the most valuable and most undervalued natural resources on the planet. Soil underpins food security, biodiversity, carbon storage, and climate resilience. Yet in the built...
Why Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) Matters More Than Ever
Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE, discussed here) has moved from being an optional extra to an essential part of responsible building delivery. It is the evidence-based link between design ambition and operational reality. While many teams now recognise what POE is,...