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As an architect, sustainability is always front of mind. Architecture plays a direct role in shaping how we live and how we respond to climate challenges. Sometimes that responsibility sits in large-scale decisions, like re-using existing buildings, but it’s also in the details: selecting natural materials over petrochemical products, reducing reliance on cars, or designing with long-term environmental performance in mind. Project 96 & The Power of Micro-Forests Bethan from S

Last week I returned to Plymouth University to run a CV and portfolio workshop, followed by the annual RIBA lecture. The student work showed real creativity and potential. While many students lacked confidence presenting their work (which is natural), it reinforced how important communication is. Many students were keen to leave Plymouth as soon as possible, likely driven by career opportunities. While understandable, it raises an important question about how cities can retai

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Rachel Sayers presented the impactful work of the Feilden Foundation. Their projects in developing countries embrace a circular economy, using local materials like compressed mud bricks within timber frames to create modular, climate-responsive buildings. Large overhanging eaves ensured shading, while passive ventilation and strategic massing kept interiors comfortably cooler than the surrounding environment—an essential factor in creating safe a