Old industrial building is now an energy-efficient complex in London
International practice Make Architects has transformed a 1950s industrial building into the Asta House, a mixed-use...
Old coffee roastery to be reborn as a net-zero carbon office in London
The local planning council for London’s Vauxhall district has recently given the green light for an adaptive...
COVID-19 reduces UK carbon emissions by 30 million metric tons
Toward the end of March, the coronavirus pandemic began to take over in many European countries. Since then, major...
Zero-waste Orford Mews to bring energy-positive homes to East London
London-based property developer gs8 has unveiled designs for Orford Mews, a pilot project for a sustainable residential...
London creates massive car-free zones as the city reopens
How do you simultaneously discourage people from riding public transportation, avoid automobile gridlock and maintain...
Nina+Co sustainably furnishes a zero-waste London restaurant
In an industry notorious for food waste, award-winning chef Douglas McMaster has achieved the seemingly unattainable...
The largest green wall in Europe will absorb 8 tons of air pollution per year
Located in London, U.K., the Citicape House by Sheppard Robson will feature a 40,000-square-foot green wall, the...
Community-oriented housing redefines a former industrial site in west London
London-based architectural firm Mæ has completed the second phase of Brentford Lock West, a urban regeneration...
BREEAM Excellent office building keeps London’s carbon reduction targets in sight
The site of a former petrol station has been given a new lease on life as 1 Valentine Place, an award-winning sustainable...
Research finds heart attacks and strokes surge on high pollution days in England
A new study published by King’s College London (KCL) reports that elevated levels of air pollution contribute...
Railway heat to be repurposed to warm London homes this winter
Besides riding the railway, or 'tube,' to go from one end of the U.K. to another, some North Londoners will benefit...
Green-roofed community center champions sustainable design in London
In the heart of London, the Phoenix Garden — an acclaimed refuge for urban wildlife and greenery — has gained...
London becomes the first city to have an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
London is officially the first city to have an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). The zone, which is active all hours...
Designers recycle aluminum production waste into functional ceramic decor
The red clay ceramics produced by the design team at Royal College of Art and Imperial College London may look...
These are the world’s top vegan cities
If traveling is a top priority for you in 2019 and you follow a vegan diet, there are some cities that are more...
Foster + Partners designs solar-powered Tulip observation tower for London
London’s iconic Gherkin landmark could be getting a striking and futuristic new neighbor — if plans for Foster...
A London office boasts biophilic design for a healthier, happier workplace
A new experimental office on the 12th floor of The Shard in London offers a breath of fresh air ... literally....
Plastic-eating mushrooms are the new superheroes in combating the growing waste crisis
A new study from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London says that fungi are capable of expediting the breakdown...
World’s largest Victorian glasshouse receives a glorious restoration
After five years of restoration work, the iconic Temperate House recently reopened to the public, bringing with...
Cities around the world lay the groundwork for a zero-waste future
Cities around the world are pledging to reduce waste over the next 12 years in an effort to curb global warming...
Mobile app Karma tackles food waste with discounted meals
The launch of Karma in Sweden has brought about a new way of fighting food waste. Since 2016, more than 1,500 businesses...
British Fashion Council commits to a fur-free London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week (LFW) will be the first event of its kind to go fur free. The British Fashion Council just...
Stow away on this stylish, minimalist floating hotel in London
If you’re looking for a more unique place to lay your head on your next trip to London, look no further than...
Prefab open-air theater pops up with speed in a London park
Completed in just seven months, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theater in central London is yet another example of...
Former businessman bicycles down the Thames River to stop plastic pollution
Dhruv Boruah, a former management consultant turned environmental hero is cleaning up the Thames River in London...
Colorful raised gardens bring greenery and shelter to the Thames riverfront
Cities across the world are reclaiming their waterfronts - and that includes London, where a series of verdant...
The origami-like monocoque pavilion in London is shaped by its environment
A striking prefabricated monocoque pavilion has popped up in London, bringing with it a social-enterprise cafe...
Victorian-era townhouse converted into 14 light-filled micro-apartments
The popularity of micro-apartments has really taken off over the years as cities continue to seek affordable solutions...
An old London chapel is reborn into a modern home and artist studio
UK architect Alexander Nikjoo has breathed new life into a Victorian chapel by transforming it into a contemporary...
The City of London will be powered with 100% renewable energy by October 2018
The City of London, the historic "Square Mile" central district of London, will soon switch to clean energy in...