Parliamentary debate discusses Ealing’s towers
A housing and planning committee session took place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 3 March 2020. Local Ealing…
‘Eyesore’ London tower approved in Acton
A 55 storey residential tower in the Old Oak Common area has been approved by Ealing council. As…
Plan to hand more power to developers
Richard Vizehas written an excellent, and sobering, article about the government’s plans to give developers greater say over…
Why are Britain’s new-builds all so ugly?
In a Guardian article sub-titled ” Current housing policy pushes developers to build low-quality high rises. Sustainable, beautiful…
“Beacon of Hope”
Social housing scheme Goldsmith Street in Norwich, designed by Mikhail Riches, was described by the RIBA President as…
Glass skyscrapers are worst offenders in energy usage
In an article title “Weatherwatch: glass skyscrapers are worst energy offenders” The Guardian shows how the taller the…
Changing Skyscraper Designs to Favor Cyclists
An article at wired.com highlights the wind problems tall skyscrapers create and the impact this has on ground…
Skyscraper Wind Tunnel Fears
A new article in The Guardian newspaper looks at how the City of London is tightening rules on…