Buildings Made of Straw – New Ideas for a Traditional Technique
Since we looked at new approaches to the traditional practice of using straw bales in construction, there has been a huge surge in interest in this technology. With some high-profile recent projects being delivered using straw building technology, we’re looking more closely at the benefits this brings to the builder, occupier and the building through it’s lifecycle. Bristol firm Modcell, driven by Craig and Fergus White, have been at the... Read More
British Architecture: The Guardian and Observer Guides
Continuing in their excellent recent vein of form in highlighting the importance of the British architecture scene, this weekend’s editions of The Guardian and Observer included a two-part guide (one on each day) that claims to ‘Unravel the mysteries of British architecture…Discover the complex history of our buildings, explore their rich heritage and learn how to identify a building at a glance’. You can find articles... Read More
Great new animation for TEDx Bristol, created by our naughty little brother – digital studio Infectious
They’re a precocious bunch, the team at fledgling digital animation and film studio, Infectious – www.weareinfectious.com To help their friends over at TEDx Bristol, they produced this animation as the backdrop for proceedings at the event which is taking place on Thursday 8th September at the recently opened Museum of Bristol. The conference has a host of top speakers, all of whom are creative leaders, innovators and ‘doers’... Read More
Big PassivHaus Construction Contract Award by Camden Borough Council
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HTA Architects nominated for yet more awards
Osprey Quay by HTA for Zeroc C - image by Preconstruct Congratulations! The lovely people at HTA have been nominated for another two awards, following their shortlisting on the 2011 Housing Design Awards Allerton Bywater is up for the British Home Awards Development of the Year, while Allerton Bywater and Osprey Quay have both been nominated for Housebuilder awards. Fingers-crossed… www.preconstruct.com/gallery.html Share thisTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious Read More
Straw Houses: Clever, sustainable building
The Guardian have reported on the efforts of both Epping and North Kesteven district council, Lincolnshire, to test the theory that a carbon negative material can be used to build homes that could reduce energy consumption by 80% and help solve the economic problems faced by local authorities to build affordable council homes under the strictet of financial conditions. Building houses from straw is proving an attractive proposition to some councils... Read More
