Cedar Barn: rural living reimagined by Fieldwork Architects

Fieldwork Architects has transformed the site of former stables and barns in the rural landscape of East Anglia into a flexible new home designed for everyday living and creative use. Conceived as a series of connected spaces that frame views across the countryside, the project reworks a former agricultural setting into a warm, contemporary family […] The post Cedar Barn: rural living reimagined by Fieldwork Architects appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Can dredging combat river flooding in UK rural areas?

MPs have asked the environment minister if dredging is being considered as a solution to help curb flooding from rivers in rural communities during periods of extreme weather in the UK. The post Can dredging combat river flooding in UK rural areas? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Defra has failed to hit tree planting and peatland restoration targets over 5 years

A new study says the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) “did not achieve its headline targets” on planting trees and restoring peatland, two methods to help reduce carbon in the atmosphere. The post Defra has failed to hit tree planting and peatland restoration targets over 5 years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Elliotts thinks small for rural deliveries

A regional builders merchant has a specialist 13.5-tonne crane lorry on trial.

Pend wins planning approval for timber-framed Scottish farmhouse

The Architects’ Journal Pend wins planning approval for timber-framed Scottish farmhouse Up-and-coming Edinburgh-based practice Pend has secured approval to replace a redundant cow shed in rural Scotland with a timber-framed family home The post Pend wins planning approval for timber-framed Scottish farmhouse appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Greg Pitcher

What are the industry benchmark ranges for Pre-manufactured Value (PMV) in typical rural new build?