As World Green Building Week 2018 approaches (24 – 30 Sep), we thought we’d share some of the most recent research on the economic benefits of green buildings. This post is part of a series which will explain why we should…
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Benefits of Green Buildings: part two – economic benefits
Posted in Research Blog Tagged with: architect, Building, circular economy, Construction, Energy Efficiency, Green, green technology, Innovation, koru, Passiv Haus, Sustainability
Benefits of Green Buildings: part one – environmental benefits
As World Green Building Week 2018 approaches (24 – 30 Sep), we thought we’d share some of the most recent research on the environmental benefits of green buildings. This post is part of a series which will explain why we should…
Posted in Research Blog Tagged with: Air Quality, architect, Building, circular economy, Construction, Energy Efficiency, Green, green technology, Health, Housing, Industry News, koru, Passiv Haus, renewable energy, Sustainability
10.9.18 – RIBA seminar on green infrastructure and urban greening
Last week, Koru’s director Mark attended a RIBA seminar on urban greening and how to integrate green infrastructure elements. Koru Architects is a research-based practice and as such we believe strongly in continuous study and keeping up-to-date on recent trends…
Posted in Koru News and Events Tagged with: architect, Construction, Events, Industry News, Innovation, koru, Planning, Policy, Residential, Sustainability
22.8.18 – See a Koru-designed house take shape on this house build blog
Ever wondered what it’s like to demolish and rebuild a house? Check out our clients’ fantastic house build blog and instagram account wearebuildingahouse.com which details the process with regular blogs, photos and time-lapse videos. As they state in their first…
The Argus, 14 August 2018
‘Eco start up wins top awards for green idea’ – 14 August 2018 Brighton & Hove’s daily paper, The Argus, featured Koru-designed PassivPod in their business section. The article details PassivPod’s double win at the National Best New Business Awards.…
Posted in Press Coverage Tagged with: architect, Biophilic Design, Brighton, Business, Education, green technology, Holiday Accommodation, Housing, Industry News, koru, passivpod, press coverage, the argus
Hove Park Living magazine, August 2018 issue
‘New cafe for Hove Park’ – August 2018 Hove Park Living, a free monthly magazine for residents of the Hove Park area, wrote about the plans for a new cafe at Hove Park, featuring Koru’s design for the cafe. Pick…
Posted in Press Coverage Tagged with: Brighton, Industry News, koru, Planning, press coverage, Sustainable Business
17.7.18 – Koru attends Brighton & Hove Planning Agents Forum AGM
Koru Architect Issi attended Brighton & Hove Planning Agents Forum AGM yesterday. The Planning Agents Forum (PAF) consists of agents who regularly submit planning applications to the City Council. The PAF meets with members of the Local Planning Authority (LPA) on a…
GrandDesignsMagazine.com, July 2018
Koru Architects’ director Mark Pellant’s house appeared in the online article ‘7 eco houses to inspire an energy efficient self build project’ Read the full article here and be inspired by the six other fantastic eco builds. Follow Grand Designs…
Posted in Press Coverage Tagged with: Brighton, Energy Efficiency, grand designs magazine, green technology, koru, press coverage, Sustainability
Commissioning an architect: how and why?
Commissioning an architect can be a daunting prospect if you’re not familiar with it. In this post we break down the process, referring to the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) guidelines. Do I need an architect? By commissioning an…
Brighton & Hove Independent, 6 July 2018
‘Awards for Brighton zero carbon buildings construction company’ Brighton and Hove’s weekly newspaper, the Brighton & Hove Independent, featured Koru-project PassivPod’s double award success at the Best New Business Awards 2018 on p.16 of the business section. The paper quoted…
Posted in Press Coverage Tagged with: Brighton, Brighton & Hove Independent, koru, passivpod, press coverage
