CO2 reductions must double to meet UK net-zero targets

A new European Climate Neutrality Observatory report says that construction must double their efforts to hit UK net-zero targets. The post CO2 reductions must double to meet UK net-zero targets appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Jamie Fobert and Purcell’s Greenwich Royal Observatory revamp wins planning

The Architects’ JournalJamie Fobert and Purcell’s Greenwich Royal Observatory revamp wins planning Jamie Fobert Architects and conservation specialist Purcell have received the final permissions for a multimillion-pound revamp of Greenwich’s Royal Observatory site The post Jamie Fobert and Purcell’s Greenwich Royal Observatory revamp wins planning appeared first on The Architects’ JournalRichard Waite

Firm wanted for £35m for Royal Observatory revamp

Upgrade includes new pavilion and energy saving measures

National Maritime Museum launches Royal Observatory tender

This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? The National Maritime Museum (NMM) has launched a redevelopment tender for the Royal Observatory Greenwich, with work expected to start in early 2026. The planned scheme, estimated to cost up to £42m, will… The post National Maritime Museum launches Royal Observatory tender appeared first on Construction News.

Bavaria to build radio telescope on Germany’s highest mountain

The US National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and the state of Bavaria will build a radio telescope on top of Germany’s highest mountain. Their Wetterstein Millimetre Telescope will go up… The post Bavaria to build radio telescope on Germany’s highest mountain appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Top Luxury - Most Remote Buildings in the World 26112022

This video looks at some of the most remote and isolated buildings in the world, including: Whittier, the Doomsday Vault of Norway, the Top of Europe, and the Walking Research Station Halley VI

Tom Scott - The Town Where Wi-Fi Is Banned: The Green Bank Telescope and the Quiet Zone 03102016

Tucked away in a valley in the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia, is this: the Green Bank Radio Telescope, the largest steerable radio telescope in the world. And there are some rather special rules for the area around it...