Richard Sansom

Designing for Sustainability and Community 🌱 In the latest episode of The Property Podcast, host Stephen Emerson is joined by young professionals Joe Sheppard from MSP Capital Ltd, Annabel Huffer BSc (Hons) MRICS from Knight Frank, Antonia Morgan from Boyle & Summers: Architecture and Masterplanning, and Igor Cazamir from UPOWA to discuss their experience breaking into the UK property industry Available across all platforms 📥 Get the latest episode at https://lnkd.in/ebzdc8rm #property #development #ukproperty #ukpropertymarket #ukpropertyfinance #propertydeveloper #propertyinvestment #realestate #ukhousing #financialsuccess #businessgrowth #propertylending #leadershipinisghts #propertylending #youngprofessionals #ukconstruction

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🔔 Planning to attend the London Build Expo this year? Let's connect to delve into all things retrofit! Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 requires decarbonising 65% of existing commercial buildings by 2030, demanding a threefold increase in the current retrofitting rate. Prompt action by portfolio managers is crucial to avoid financial penalties, workforce shortages, and extended product lead times. Lack of a clear retrofit strategy often leads to indecision among clients. At Mace we support portfolio managers, owners, landlords, and advisors in unlocking retrofit 🔓 . Excited to share my upcoming sessions at the event: - Panel: Can Technological Solutions Alone Drive Us Towards Net Zero? (20 Nov 2024, 12:00 - 12:50 AI & Digital Construction Stage) - Workshop: Retrofit Vision 2050: Digitising Net Zero for Maximising Efficiencies & Profit (21 Nov 2024, 14:00 - 14:50 AI & Digital Construction Stage) Don't miss insights from my team: - Daniela Catalano PANEL: Digital Twin Journeys: Is it the End of the Road or Just the Beginning? (21 Nov 2024, 10:00 - 10:50 AI & Digital Construction Stage) - Adam Winser PANEL: Harnessing Data for Smarter HVAC Management & Energy Savings (20 Nov 2024, 11:00 - 11:50 Heat, Energy, Air & Water Stage) #LondonBuildExpo #Retrofit #NetZero #DigitalConstruction #AI #Efficiencies #EnergySavings Mace James Low Daniel Easthope Caroline Lassen Rachel O'Donnell Clare Jones Adam Winser Daniela Catalano

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Rob Mawson shares his experience on the joys and challenges of retrofitting existing buildings in this month's issue of Build It Magazine! #retrofit #heritage #architecture #sustainablearchitecture

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ECD Architects, appointed by Equans UK & Ireland, is leading the retrofit of three high-rise residential towers in Shieldfield—Lort House, Pandon Court, and King Charles Tower.   This transformative project will deliver thermal and aesthetic upgrades to over 200 homes, significantly improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and, most importantly, enhancing comfort for residents.   Key measures include:   🔹 External Wall Insulation (EWI) for better thermal performance. 🔹 Enhanced roof insulation to reduce heat loss. 🔹 Installation of new energy-efficient windows for improved comfort and reduced energy use. 🔹 Upgraded ventilation systems for healthier indoor environments. 🔹 Addition of rooftop Air Source Heat Pumps, advancing the transition to renewable energy.   Beyond functionality, the project features an aesthetic revitalisation of the towers, introducing a simplified, cohesive colour palette. Each block retains its unique identity while gaining a fresh character through complementary accent tones (developed in collaboration with residents & local planners) to reflect the community's vision.   A key success factor: No resident relocations. All work has been carefully planned and executed with residents remaining in their homes, minimising disruption while delivering maximum impact.   To ensure the best outcomes, thermal bridge calculations have been carried out to enable the team to reduce heat loss and avoid any risk of condensation. This means the works meet PAS 2035 and that the residents have warmer homes.   The retrofit of these Sheildfield towers is a testament to the power of sustainable design and community-focused improvements, creating homes that are not only energy-efficient but also more comfortable and visually inspiring.

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Today at Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), Emily McDonald, UK Market Leader, Partner Buro Happold will join Philippa Simpson, Director for Building and Renewal, Barbican Centre: Oliver Heywood, Director, Allies and Morrison: Asif Khan, Asif Khan Studio and Chaired by Catherine Croft, Director, Twentieth Century Society. 9am to 10.25am: Renewing a Brutalist Icon: The Barbican.  About the session: The Barbican Centre (1965-1982) was part of a visionary plan to radically transform how we experience buildings and cities. Many of its systems and infrastructure are now showing their age. A substantial renewal is now underway, providing an opportunity to restore lost architectural features and bring the complex into compliance with municipal climate targets.  11.10am to 12.35pm: A Sustainable Approach to Extending the Life of Buildings.  Ian Booth, Partner, Buro Happold will present ‘Decarbonising the Empire State Building with Dana Robbins Schneider, Senior Vice President Director of Sustainability and ESG, Empire State Realty Trust. About the session: Whether iconic, historic, outmoded, or banal, vast potential to have a transformative effect on the future lies within our existing built environment. To capitalize on this, while infusing new life into the “good bones” of the old, an array of techniques from the architecture and engineering communities can be deployed. These presenters’ stories bring those techniques to life.  Find out more about Buro Happold’s work to decarbonise the Empire State Building here https://buro.im/3GSKdhJ 11.10am to 12.35pm: Adaptive Reuse and Repositioning in the UK. Franck Robert, Partner, Buro Happold will present ‘Battersea Power Station – Renewal of an Icon’ at the ‘Adaptive Reuse and Repositioning in the UK’ session. Also presenting in this session: About the session: With an aging building stock and housing crisis underway, cities in the UK are under immense pressure to accommodate their citizenry while still aiming for Net-Zero Carbon goals. Presenters share their responses, through the lens of key projects, from the development and design perspectives. To find out more about Buro Happold’ retrofit capabilities click here https://buro.im/3upakFw 1.35pm to 3pm: The Capacity for Change and Renewal in our Cities  Lawrie Robertson, Head of Strategic Planning, Partner, Buro Happold will present ‘Retrofitting Sustainable Density’. About the session: Part of what makes cities so exciting and effective is their capacity for change and renewal, which can vary widely in terms of scope and duration. A closer understanding of how change is successfully managed, both at the building and city scale, provides guidance on how to manage change in ways that are socially equitable, economically viable, and environmentally sound. Find out more https://buro.im/3XUUKBP   To find out more about Buro Happold’s retrofit experience click here https://lnkd.in/edCxtTAj

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"The cold facts are that currently the built environment is responsible for 42% of the UK’s carbon emissions, a staggering 62% of the UK’s waste and 50% of extracted material use, plus there has been 50% biodiversity loss in the last 50 years." "Given the huge negative impact of our sector, surely we have a responsibility to act to turn this around. We need a fundamental shift, at speed, beyond sustainable design, which has clearly not got us where we need to be, towards circular and regenerative models, while also promoting a just and equitable profession." #architecture In Building Design., Julia Barfield discusses the state of climate change and the environment, the need for climate leadership as well as why she thinks Duncan Baker-Brown is the right person to stand as RIBA president. https://lnkd.in/eHmZdbBW

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As we confront the climate crisis, architects will become even more carbon-aware and have a pivotal role in reducing global emissions. In this RIBA Journal article, Simon Sturgis emphasises the need for a comprehensive overhaul in building design to achieve net-zero goals. This transformation requires a rethinking of materials, energy use, and the lifecycle of buildings. Key strategies include the best use of existing buildings, optimising building shapes, and focusing on the circular economy. By integrating these principles, architects can innovate and lead the charge towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. #netzero #sustainability

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🏘️ Southampton's Boyle & Summers: Architecture and Masterplanning has secured outline planning permission for 150 new dwellings in Bracknell, Berkshire. 🌳 The firm "tackled complex challenges" on the road to approval, including sensitive woodland, highway infrastructure, drainage and listed buildings. Read the full story on Hampshire Biz News 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/ekzpdhhq #BoyleAndSummers #Southampton #Bracknell #Architects Stephen Emerson

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🔊"A lesser-known piece in the puzzle to solving England’s poor quality and low supply of housing is material change of use – reusing old buildings to create new homes." 📄 With CBRE estimating that there to be 16 million square feet of vacant second-hand London office space last year, our CEO Gillian Charlesworth discusses how material change of use can help the #builtenvironment achieve #netzero: https://lnkd.in/eJUNmPt6 #climatechange #netzerocarbon #zerocarbon

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Siri Zanelli and Joe Scragg will be presenting our recent Deep Retrofit: Mid Terrace Dream, at the Architects’ Journal #RetrofitLive conference this week as part of their Live Judging for the Retrofit Awards. Mid Terrace Dream is a very typical Victorian Terrace in North London. When our client bought it, it was rundown, draughty and inefficient. While our client didn’t come to us asking for a deep retrofit, they did ask for a home that is prepared for the future, has clean, filtered air - as asthma runs in their families – and a home that reflects their heritage and personalities. Alongside submitting it to this award, we ran the numbers - the U values, the airtightness, the operational energy, we looked at a years worth of bills, and calculated the embodied carbon - and we were very happy with the results, which are significantly better than building regulations and RIBA guidelines. However, this project shouldn't be remarkable. It should tell the story of the retrofit of thousands of home that are being upgraded across the country. It uses technologies that are tried and tested, alongside reuse and natural materials. Its very normality is what gives us hope, that this kind of deep domestic retrofit could also become very commonplace, upgrading the nations homes, making them more comfortable to live in, and reducing their impact on our environment. If you are Retrofit Live, do come and listen.

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Siri Zanelli and Joe Scragg will be presenting our recent Deep Retrofit: Mid Terrace Dream, at the Architects’ Journal #RetrofitLive conference this week as part of their Live Judging for the Retrofit Awards. Mid Terrace Dream is a very typical Victorian Terrace in North London. When our client bought it, it was rundown, draughty and inefficient. While our client didn’t come to us asking for a deep retrofit, they did ask for a home that is prepared for the future, has clean, filtered air - as asthma runs in their families – and a home that reflects their heritage and personalities. Alongside submitting it to this award, we ran the numbers - the U values, the airtightness, the operational energy, we looked at a years worth of bills, and calculated the embodied carbon - and we were very happy with the results, which are significantly better than building regulations and RIBA guidelines. However, this project shouldn't be remarkable. It should tell the story of the retrofit of thousands of home that are being upgraded across the country. It uses technologies that are tried and tested, alongside reuse and natural materials. Its very normality is what gives us hope, that this kind of deep domestic retrofit could also become very commonplace, upgrading the nations homes, making them more comfortable to live in, and reducing their impact on our environment. If you are Retrofit Live, do come and listen.

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What a journey! This project has really challenged us with its complexity and exceptionally high architectural standards. But the result is truly splendid! It rewards all the efforts we've put in and makes us all very proud! #curtainwall #architectural #buildingenvelopes #facades #facadeengineering #manufacturing #facadedesign

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Is calculating embodied carbon mandatory for buildings? 📋 While not mandatory across the UK yet, the New London Plan requires Whole Life Carbon assessments for certain large developments. Influential bodies like RIBA, CIBSE, and major companies support making embodied carbon reporting compulsory, aligning with the RICS Professional Statement on whole life carbon assessments. The government has indicated it will consult on embodied carbon this year, responding to calls for mandatory reporting. #wholelifecarbon #builtenvironment #sustainability

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There was much coverage at UKREiiF and in industry news about the UK’s continuing housing crisis, with the Architects’ Journal announcing its support for the Architects’ Action for Affordable Housing. From a commercial perspective more developers are looking to maximise the potential of their assets, particularly within constrained city sites, by adding additional storeys on top or over existing buildings. Vertical extensions, or airspace developments, open up opportunities for more affordable housing purchases and residential rental opportunities, as well as commercial development for major landlords and developers alike. While a site may achieve planning permission for additional storeys, the technical viability must be considered to assess cost and buildability. SD has a growing reputation for delivering complex vertical extension developments and so we have put together some key items for consideration. You can find more information here: https://lnkd.in/etsEZKwQ We very much enjoy delivering these sorts of complex projects and so please do get in touch about your next vertical extension development. #verticalextension #verticalextensions #property #construction #airspacedevelopments #additionalstoreys #structuralengineering #civilengineering #structuralengineers #civilengineers #constrainedsites #architecture #engineering #builtenvironment #housingcrisis #housing #housingdevelopments #affordablehousing

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The Royal Institute of British Architects has released its latest Business Benchmarking report, highlighting the resilience of the architecture sector over the past year. 🔹Total revenue topped £4 billion, up 13%. Medium-sized practices saw the biggest boost. 🔹 Rising overheads, particularly payroll, pushed profit margins down by 2%. 🔹 Revenue from international work jumped by 25%, with the EU leading the way. Large practices contributed 81% of this growth. 🔹 Private housing accounted for 27% of overall revenue but over 50% for small practices. 🔹 Staff numbers grew by 8% to over 40,000, but diversity challenges persist. Despite rising costs, the sector remains optimistic, predicting 8% growth in revenue next year. For further details, visit: https://heyor.ca/L2FmJh #Architecture #ArchitectureNews #EmploymentTrends

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Muyiwa Oki PRIBA is President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). In our latest article, Muyiwa discusses changes in the built environment and shares his vision on empowering #architects to push boundaries and address the challenges inherent in future design. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8xT3kZd. #RIBA #BuiltEnvironment #Architecture #Design

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NBS, a major platform in the construction industry, has found that sustainability is on the rise. Their recent Sustainable Futures Report with RIBA shows that 64% of professionals worked on Net Zero projects in the past year—up from 49% in 2022. This means more projects are focusing on reducing carbon emissions and building in eco-friendly ways.   The report also reveals that more companies are now tracking and reducing their carbon emissions, with over half using carbon offsetting strategies. However, cost remains a challenge in making further progress.   Dr. Lee Jones from Byggfakta Group, NBS’ parent company, sees this as a positive trend but stresses the need for stronger government support to truly achieve a sustainable future.   #Sustainability #Construction #EcoFriendly #StarFM Clint Faulkner Stuart Stone Tom Brittain James Sanders Callum Berresford David Rawson

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