What might transformative action at the scale of the neighbourhood, look like when it’s co - led by the people who live there?
3ºC Neighbourhood is a new piece of research co-authored by @CIVIC_SQUARE@DarkMatter_Labs on the risks UK urban neighbourhoods face due to climate + ecological breakdown under a high emissions scenario, likely resulting in +3ºC average global temperature. https://t.co/sNddJWbNQL
An 'access island' is a place where the public has the right to roam - but has to trespass to get there. Absurd!
There's at least 2,500 access islands in England, research by the great @curiousways@Right_2Roam has found. Time for a new Right to Roam Act
https://t.co/Bs9Ln6DzDr
You can see this pattern at the Soane and in the architecture of many cities – but what is it? 🤔
The Greek Key, or ‘Meander’, was a symbol of Ancient Greece. The Meander – resembling a winding river – symbolises the flow of human life; an interlocking of unity and eternity!🤝
The saddest compilation video I have ever made. But perhaps also the most positive if it causes a reduction in plastic pollution in 2024. In once pristine seas, every nearshore plankton sample I now collect contains plastic microfibers. (Sound On) @zeiss_micro
Doctors at Great Ormond Street are being encouraged to consider air pollution levels at their patients’ home addresses when assessing the causes of their illnesses, under an innovative pilot scheme. https://t.co/rf4WSt4Lt7
If you've not come across them before, the team at @ProjectDrawdown helps put climate solutions into action. Donate today and your gift will be matched one to one by the organisation chair: https://t.co/J2bCJLvuTU #GivingTuesday#climateaction
The Architecture of Democracy, Diplomacy and Defense: Here are 10 Cold War US embasies by architects including Gropius Breuer, Saarinen and Neutra – https://t.co/ZF0PXrLciW (via @dezeen)
Biodiversity Net Gain (#BNG) comes into force today, where all UK developments developments covered by the Town and Country Planning Act need to contribute to the recovery of nature https://t.co/h0qd1SjMwH 💚 #nature#CO2#urbanplanning
Wales is leading the way with a Well-being of Future Generations Act and Future Generations Comissioner https://t.co/GaqCL7NogT It is vital to consider the long-term impact of the decisions we make today and more countries should follow suit! 🏴🌿
@Heinsdorff & Benedikt Hartl's #prototype house made of plastic waste in #Arusha Technical College (ATC) #Tanzania can be closed off with external curtains
Very interesting @eahn_org conference programme this year, also relevant to our year theme at PA:CS, where we are investigating the energy transition and #extractivism in Lusatia, #Germany https://t.co/IuddBuVCXB #TheThirdEcology
@SebLaanLomas Yes - currently working on a paper which explores POE methods in a rural domestic context (Tanzania), also looking at BPE as part of a dormitory project, with a focus on indoor climate with @simmondsmills 😊
The British Standard everyone should be talking about.
My latest @ArchitypeUK blog summarising the recent #BPE BS40101, how we've deployed it on projects, and how we believe it could transform the industry take up of learning from our buildings.
https://t.co/70TVP13bQs