A social housing scheme could be in line for a prestigious award for its green credentials, greenbuildingpress.co.uk reports. Image source Largest zero-carbon housing development in the UK The Park Dale project is a set of 91 homes in Airedale billed as the largest zero-carbon housing development in the UK. Completed in November last year, the [...]

The iconic art deco Wallis Building in Birmingham may date back to 1920 but the structure is a true modern day example of how the innovative use of Colorcoat® pre-finished steel can ensure strict planning and conservation regulations are met. Grade II listing presented unique refurbishment challenge The building was originally the HQ of GEC [...]

Resembling a giant, flickering blue flame this mesmerising tower being built in Azerbaijan proves that when it comes to skyscraper design the traditional trend of rigid rectangles is definitely cooling off. Image source Unusual flame design At a cost of over $235m and created by Heerim Architects of South Korea to bring together the elements [...]

The finishing touches are being applied to Poole’s Twin Sails Bridge in time for the arrival of HRH The Princess Royal, reports Bournemouth Echo. Engineers are said to be adding steel cladding to each of the four 7-metre high totems, which house the bridge’s “barriers, lights, speakers and traffic controls that communicate with the control [...]

A Premier Inn in Cornwall is leading the charge for eco-friendly hotel developments, greenbuildingpress.co.uk reports. The hotel, which comprises of 65 rooms and a 210-cover restaurant, is set to be in a constant state of development – meaning new technologies can be implemented once they become available. Amongst the array of cutting-edge facilities the hotel [...]

Iconic artist Damien Hirst is to turn his hand to eco-home building, telegraph.co.uk reports. Hirst, well known for his controversial work – which has included pickling a shark and encrusting a skull with diamonds – has now turned his attention to building green properties; outlining plans to build 500 eco-homes on the Devon coast. Image [...]

Tata Steel has announced the launch of a revised range for Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® pre-finished steel for roof, wall and metal cladding. Subjected to comprehensive natural and accelerated testing, the super durable colours within the Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® range enable a sustainable solution for building envelope developments where longevity and durability are imperative. The Super [...]

This state-of-the-art distribution warehouse in Newcastle Under Lyme isn’t just green on the outside thanks to the use of Colorcoat Prisma® and Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® pre-finished steel , the whole building is so environmentally-friendly it’s one of the most sustainable buildings in the UK. Image source First in the UK to achieve ‘Outstanding’ BREEAM status [...]

New measures that would require property owners to install energy efficient measures to their homes during renovations have been announced by government, reports Business Green. A government consultation suggests that “cutting excessive red-tape and [delivering] safer and more sustainable buildings” are key to implementing a “zero-carbon homes” policy by 2016. Ensuring our buildings are safe [...]

The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, the biggest stadium of its kind in the world, kicked off a new era in sporting and entertainment venues when it launched in 1999 for the Rugby World Cup. Scoring awards for its innovative design, the stadium – which is the spiritual home of Welsh Rugby Union – also won [...]