Virginia Water by McLean Quinlan

McLean Quinlan has unveiled Virginia Water, a subtle yet expansive new home integrated into the natural landscape of the British semi-rural countryside. Standing in a wildflower meadow and framed by protected woodland, the single-storey house was designed to sit in harmony with its surroundings and provide a peaceful canvas for everyday life. Designed for a […] The post Virginia Water by McLean Quinlan appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Quartet of architects wins approval for all-timber Norfolk treehouses

The Architects’ Journal Quartet of architects wins approval for all-timber Norfolk treehouses Material Cultures, Hudson Architects, Denizen Works and Mole Architects have been given the go-ahead for four timber treehouses in a 283ha stretch of Norfolk woodland. Each will be made largely from trees grown on the site The post Quartet of architects wins approval for all-timber Norfolk treehouses appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite

Lovell halts work after partial building collapse near site

Lovell has stopped work on a residential site in east London after a partial building collapse close by. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said a wall fascia fell from roof level on Woodland Terrace in Charlton last weekend. Greenwich Council said 25 households had been… The post Lovell halts work after partial building collapse near site appeared first on Construction News.

United Utilities transforms area larger than 2,200 football pitches with woodland and peatland preservation

New woodlands have been created and peatlands improved across an area larger than 2,200 football pitches at United Utilities’ sites across the North West. The post United Utilities transforms area larger than 2,200 football pitches with woodland and peatland preservation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Charities call for reset in planning changes

The Better Planning Coalition, whose members include the RSPB, Woodland Trust, CPRE and others, has called on the Government to 'reset' its approach to planning.

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While demonstrators hunker down in their tunnels by Euston station, further up the line contractors are accused of tearing up the countryside.

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