Sustainable Locations
Below are our 9 articles in the sustainable locations' category:
In the UK a brownfield site is defined as "previously developed land" that has the potential for being redeveloped. It is often (but not always) land...
Greenfield sites are areas of land, usually agricultural or amenity land, which are being considered for urban development.
This is a highly...
In assessing a site for a potential new build, one of the key points to cover in the assessment will be the access to a water supply, and the...
The concept of Sustainable Development essentially means keeping current development within sustainable levels, thus protecting the needs and...
Sustainable building has taken off round the world, with developments happening in one country being copied and improved upon in another.
This is...
This article looks at further examples of sustainable buildings around the world. Building to enhance the local environment, perhaps to blend in to...
One of the primary considerations with any site is access and transportation. They are key factors in the success of any development; communities...
Urban reclamation is essentially reclaiming space in the city for a community's use again, either for housing, leisure, or business. The space is...
To site your building sustainably, several considerations must be made.
Firstly, it is crucial to take a long-term view of constructing a building...
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