Local government and net zero in England

Today’s report from the National Audit Office (NAO) finds that central government has not provided local authorities with clarity about their roles in achieving net zero by 2050, and its approach to funding their net zero work is piecemeal. In... View Article

Shaped by movement

When rail commuters return from their Covid-enforced isolation the redeveloped Glasgow Queen Street station will be there to welcome them – a building whose design is shaped by their movement. Edward Dymock of BDP explains more Glasgow Queen Street, the... View Article

Ground-Breaking Eco Leisure Facility Plans Approved

A revolutionary eco-friendly leisure centre, which is on track to be one of the first wet and dry Passivhaus certified leisure centres in the world, has been given the go ahead after designs submitted by sports and leisure experts GT3... View Article

MP visits new affordable homes in Stafford

Stafford MP Theo Clarke visited a new development of homes for affordable rent and shared ownership. The site of 23 houses and apartments off Sandon Road being built for Housing Plus Group, is revitalising an area on the edge of... View Article

From public pariah to exemplar of good practice

Patrick Mooney explores using Green principles to modernise a Council housing estate Ever since the Grenfell Tower was engulfed in flames on a hot June night, four years ago, the reputation of Kensington and Chelsea Council has been dragged through... View Article

Designers for two new hospitals for Leeds announced

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed major interdisciplinary practice, BDP to lead the architectural design of its Hospitals of the Future programme, as part of its long-term vision to transform healthcare facilities for patients and staff in Leeds and... View Article