Green Sky Studios

FREE EVENTS

Green Sky Studios was a free event showcasing innovation in sustainable design from Wed 24 to Fri 26 September 2008. The participating architects and their studios are listed below, where you will also find overviews of the events that took place and the issues around sustainability highlighted by each studio.

If you visited any of the studios, we'd love to hear what you think: please email your feedback and photos to Sarah Yates or Zoe Wilkinson.

gssKey to listings:
d = Access for people with partial disabilities; D = Access for people with disabilities;
R = refreshments; T = toilets.

 

 

 

 

 

FULL LISTINGS:

4M Group Ltd  (ENTRY UPDATED 24.09.08)
101 Southwark Street SE1 0JF
www.4mgroup.co.uk
Wed 4pm – 8.30pm, Thurs 4pm – 8.30pm, Fri 4pm – 8.30pm; presentation at 6.30pm Wed, Thurs, Fri
Max 100 at one time d R T
For the duration of Green Sky Studios, 4M’s space has been transformed into a platform for networking, exchange of ideas and material experimentation. Over the course of three days, examples of generative solutions will be exhibited and debated. 4M Works will preview its ‘MUD’ installation as the subject of a series of debates. There will also be a review of current work including projects in Pristina, Kosovo. For full information about the presentations and debates, please visit www.4mgroup.co.uk
Access: ground floor studio open. Press ‘4M’ buzzer at entrance if door is closed. 
Tube: Southwark; Rail: Waterloo; Bus: 381

Anne Thorne Architects Partnership 
7 Temple Yard E2 6QD
www.annethornearchitects.co.uk
Thurs 2–7pm
Max 20 people at one time d R T 
Display boards featuring eco design solutions including; green roofs; breathing wall construction details; Granville Plus, a sustainable showcase building; James Hayward houses; models and drawings. Slideshow of projects, site photographs and post-occupancy monitoring results.
Access: office space and meeting room will be open to visitors. The studio is in Temple Yard Mews (look for the green banner). The entrance is through a gate on Temple Street which runs between Hackney Road to the north and Old Bethnal Green Road to the south.
Tube: Bethnal Green (Central Line); Rail: Cambridge Heath Road; Bus: 55, 26, 48

Architects in Residence
Block K, 175 Bermondsey Street SE1 3UW
www.architectsinresidence.co.uk
Thurs 11am – 5pm, Fri 11am – 5pm Talk on Thurs 1pm – 2pm
Max 20 people at one time  d R T 
Talk on Thurs ONLY at 1pm with manufacturer on timber-framed housing. Complete studio will be open on Thurs and Fri. 
Tube: London Bridge; Rail: London Bridge

Architype Ltd 
The Morocco Store, 1B Leathermarket Street SE1 3JA
www.architype.co.uk
Wed 6pm – 8pm Presentations start at 6pm. 
Max 30 at one time  d R T 
Architype is holding a debate following presentations on embodied energy, healthy materials and ‘ecominimalism’.
Access: main studio will be open. 
Tube: London Bridge; Rail: London Bridge; Bus: 48, 149, 47

Ash Sakula  (ENTRY UPDATED 12.09.08)
5 Hatton Wall EC1N 8HX
www.ashsak.com
Fri 5pm – 7pm Debate at 6pm Last entry 7pm
Max 50 at one time. D R T 
Debate at 6pm on ‘sceptical green’: how do we achieve really sustainable projects and not just tick green boxes?
Access: entire studio and exhibition open to visitors. Please ring bell for access. 
Tube: Farringdon, Chancery Lane; Rail: Farringdon, King’s Cross/St Pancras; Bus: 55, 243, 38, 63, 45

baca  (ENTRY UPDATED 18.09.08)
Please note: Event is being held at Fulcrum Consulting, 62 – 68 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4RR
www.baca.uk.com
Prebooking advisable, contact:
natasha.eyre@fulcrumfirst.com
Wed 6pm – 8pm Please arrive at 6pm for presentation at 6.30pm. Max 50 people. D R T 
Presentation of the LifE Project (Long term Initiatives for Flood-risk Environments), a major research project which tackles one of the most visible effects of climate change – rising water levels and increased flood risk. The LifE Guide offers guidance on how to combine zero carbon architecture with natural ecological management of flood risk. The event provides an opportunity to debate the proposed solutions and preview the guide in advance of its launch in November.
Tube: Farringdon; Rail: Farringdon; Bus: 19, 38

BDP
16 Brewhouse Yard, EC1V 4LJ
www.bdp.co.uk
Fri 12.30pm – 2pm. Last entry at 1.30pm
Max 50 at one time D R T
Prebooking advisable, contact:
lydie.plancke@bdp.com
Talk on Bubny masterplan, Prague: everything from renewable energies to a sustainable infrastructure play a part in this 27 hectare masterplan for the centre of Prague. Designed with the help of parametric modelling used to analyse environmental aspects of the individual buildings, site as a whole and its context. Sustainable Futures Award showcase also on display.
Access: hub and meeting room open to visitors.
Tube: Farringdon; Rail: Farringdon; Bus: 55, 43, 153, 4, 56, 63

bere:architects 
73 Poets Road N5 2SH
www.bere.co.uk
Fri 9.30am – 12.30pm
Max 25 people for tour and max 12 people for presentation and lunch. d T
Prebooking advisable, contact:
ssandison@bere.co.uk
Justin Bere opens his own ecological house/architectural office. The morning session consists of: (1) An hour long tour of the premises demonstrating a broad ecological approach with time for q & a. People will be free to leave after this module; (2) A more technical presentation/seminar on Passivhaus design techniques and the emerging European low energy design standard, including an insight into using the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) and static thermal imaging software; (3) An organic lunch with the team.
Access: studio upper floors and green roofs. Entrance is through steel gates next to 71 Poets Road – ring bell.
Tube: Highbury and Islington; Rail: Canonbury; Bus: 38, 41, 73; Parking: single yellow lines

Bill Dunster Architects/ZEDfactory Ltd
21 Sandmartin Way, Wallington, Surrey SM6 7DF
www.zedfactory.com
Wed 10am – 4pm, talk at 1pm;
Thurs 10am – 4pm, talk at 1pm
Max 10 at one time d T 
Display of Zero Energy projects and products including the ruralZED kit, ZEDfabric, renewable microgeneration products and exemplary zero energy architectural services.
Access: downstairs showroom space.
Tram: Mitcham Junction, then bus 127; Rail: Hackbridge; Bus: 151, 127

Burd Haward Architects 
Unit 12, Utopia Village, 7 Chalcot Road NW1 8LH
www.burdhaward.com
Wed 6pm – 9pm. Talk at 7pm. Last entry at 8.30pm
Max 40 people.  D R
Prebooking advisable, contact:
studio@burdhaward.com
The studio will be open with a display of drawings, models and photos of current and completed low-energy projects, including the Casa Movil and Herring Cove Beach. The partners will talk at 7pm about the recent work of the practice.
Access: access to Utopia Village is from the end of Egbert Street, a small cul-de-sac off Chalcot Road. 
Tube: Chalk Farm, Camden Town; Rail: Kentish Town West; Bus: 274, 31, 168, 24, C2

Duggan Morris Architects Ltd 
Unit 1, Zeus House, 16–30 Provost Street N1 7NG
www.dugganmorrisarchitects.com
Wed 1pm – 5pm, Thurs 1pm – 5pm, Fri 1pm – 5pm Last entry Wed, Thurs and Fri 4.30pm
Max 60 at one time D R T 
An exhibition of work running the course of the event. There will also be a slideshow presentation of selected projects on 26 Sept, 4:30pm onwards.
Access: two entrances – side access via stairs to basement location or via main entrance to Zeus House which has a lift/disabled access. If you are a wheelchair user please call ahead on 020 7549 1780 to ensure easy access.
Tube: Old Street; Rail: Old Street; Bus: 43, 55, 271, 21, 214

ECD Architects 
Studio 3, Blue Lion Place, 237 Long Lane SE1 4PU
www.ecda.co.uk
Thurs 2pm – 5.30pm, Fri 2pm – 5.30pm. Presentation Thurs 3pm, Fri 3pm T
Thurs: presentation at 3pm by Mark Elton, Head of Sustainability, ECD Architects Ltd, on ‘The Wolseley UK Sustainable Building Centre’. Fri: presentation at 3pm by Mark Elton on ‘Exemplar Refurbishments’.
Access: general studio available to visit before and after presentation. Map to studio available on ECD website: www.ecda.co.uk
Tube: London Bridge, Borough; Rail: London Bridge

Eger Architects 
2 D’Eynsford Road SE5 7EB
www.egerarchitects.com
Thurs 2pm – 8pm D P R T 
Display of sustainable schemes including The Hub, Grassroots and Central Venture Park with short talks at approx 3pm and 6.30pm.
Access: all areas open to visitors. 
Tube: Oval; Rail: Denmark Hill; Bus: 35, 40, 68, 12, 36

Erect Architecture Ltd  (ENTRY UPDATED 12.09.08)
Unit 3a, 11 Long Street E2 8HN
www.erectarchitecture.co.uk
Fri 4pm – 6pm Leave for the exploration at 6pm D R T
Display of current work and impromptu play exploring drama of public space. Accessories will be provided.
Access: all areas open to visitors. 
Tube: Old Street, Liverpool Street; Rail: Liverpool Street; Bus: 26, 48. 55. 149, 242

francesco draisci studio ltd 
Unit 1N, Leroy House, 436 Essex Road N1 3QP
www.draisci.com
Fri 2pm – 9pm Last entry 8.30pm
Max 10 people at one time D R T
Illustration of sustainable projects generating debate around a table of seasonal food and wine.
Access: all areas of studio open to visitors. 
Tube: Angel, Highbury & Islington; Rail: Canonbury; Bus: 73, 476, 38, 56, 341

Hawkins Brown 
60 Bastwick Street EC1V 3TN
www.hawkinsbrown.co.uk
Wed 4pm – 6pm Presentations will start at 4pm.
Max 50 people.  D R T 
Hawkins Brown and Max Fordham will host a collaborative event comprising presentation and debate. This will be set in the context of the forthcoming publication of ‘Sustainable Urban Design’ to which they have both contributed.
Access: ground floor meeting space open to visitors. 
Tube: Barbican, Old Street; Bus: 4, 55, 56, 153, 243

Hudson Architects  (ENTRY UPDATED 16.09.08)
49-59 Old Street EC1V 9HX
www.hudsonarchitects.co.uk
Prebooking advisable, contact:
jenn@hudsonarchitects.co.uk
Wed 12.30pm – 2pm and 5.30pm – 7pm
Max 10 people for each presentation. D R T 
Presentation on maximising the potentials of timber construction with reference to the Cedar House, Norfolk, the Salvation Army Corps Building in Essex, which will be built of KLH cross-laminated panels, and Stoneleigh Road Managed Workspace.
Access: entire studio open. 
Tube: Barbican; Bus: 55, 243

Jerry Tate Architects
Hothouse, 274 Richmond Road E8 3QW
www.jerrytatearchitects.com
Fri 12.30pm – 2.30pm Last entry time 2.30pm
Max 20 people. D R T
Prebooking advisable, contact: studio@jerrytatearchitects.com
Jerry Tate Architects will give a short presentation about long-term sustainable thinking then provide a rooftop lunch.
Access: office, ground floor event space and roof open to visitors. 
Tube: Bethnal Green; Rail: London Fields; Bus: 55, 254, 106, 48, 277

Jestico + Whiles 
1 Cobourg Street NW1 2HP
www.jesticowhiles.com
Thurs 10am – 12noon. Talk starts promptly at 10.15am 
Max 30 people.  d R T 
Talk on Jestico + Whiles’s sustainable design and methods, including the Green Matrix. Viewing of photo exhibition and display of sustainable projects.
Access: reception open to visitors. 
Tube: Euston, Euston Square, Warren Street; Rail: Euston; Bus: 73, 205, 27, 18, 245

Jon Broome Architects
11 Shaw’s Cottages (opposite Garlies Road), Perry Rise SE23 2QN
www.jonbroome.co.uk
Fri 10am – 12noon
Max 20 at one time. D P R T
Illustrated talk sharing lessons learned from 20 years’ experience of green developments incorporating cost-effective and trouble-free measures into mainstream housing.
Access: all areas of studio open to visitors.
Rail: Forest Hill (trains every 10 mins from London Bridge); Bus: 356, 75,122, 176, 185,194

Riches Hawley Mikhail Architects
Unit 29, 1-13 Adler Street E1 1EG
www.rhmarchitects.com
Fri 2pm – 4pm. Tea provided at 3.30pm
Max 30 at one time. D R T
An informal presentation about RHM’s innovative Elmswell hemp houses, over a hemp high tea: homemade hemp cookies, hemp tea (with the option of regular tea) and cucumber sandwiches (all legal!).
Access: all areas of studio open to visitors. 
Tube: Aldgate East; Bus: 25, 254, 205, 67

Studio E Architects  (ENTRY UPDATED 19.09.08)
Palace Wharf, Rainville Road W6 9HN
www.studioe.co.uk
Thurs 2pm – 5pm. Last entry 2.15pm
Max 25 people, first come basis. D R T
Prebooking advisable, contact: leena@studioe.co.uk
Presentation/workshop: Building for a Greener Future. Two presentations on sustainable design for schools and towards zero carbon emissions, using recent projects, including the City of London Academy and Beaufort Court; plus Watford Sports and Leisure projects exhibit.
Access: ring buzzer and climb flight of stairs to reception on the first floor. 
Tube: Hammersmith; Rail: West Brompton; Bus: 430, 74, 220, 295, 211, 190

Wilkinson Eyre Architects (ENTRY UPDATED 12.09.08)
24 Britton Street, EC1M 5UA
www.wilkinsoneyre.com
Wed 6pm – 7.30pm. Talk at 6.15pm – please prebook at events@wilkinsoneyre.com
Max 50 at one time D R T 
Talk entitled ‘Climate Change and Glasshouses’ in collaboration with Atelier Ten. Speakers: Meredith Davey – Atelier Ten; Paul Baker – Wilkinson Eyre Architects; Matthew Potter – Wilkinson Eyre Architects.
Access: reception and café area open to visitors.
Tube: Farringdon; Rail: Farringdon

Willson & Bell
Please note: Event is being held at Mentmore Studios, 1 Mentmore Terrace E8 3PN
www.willsonandbell.co.uk
Fri 9.30am – 5pm Last entry 5pm
Max 10 at one time D T
Prebooking advisable, contact: nick@willsonandbell.co.uk
CNC workshop in Mentmore Terrace open to visitors. Live demonstration of building a cassette with their sustainable digitally fabricated construction technique FACIT. Demonstration approx 30 mins long.
Tube: Old Street; Rail: Old Street, London Fields; Bus: 242, 9, 55, 48

youmeheshe 
Studio 2, 173 Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2AW
www.youmeheshe.com
Wed 11am – 3pm, Thurs 11am – 3pm, Fri 11am – 3pm
Max 4 at one time.  D R T
Prebooking advisable, contact: alex@youmeheshe.com 
Visit the ‘youmeheshe shop’ for a free 20-minute bespoke sustainable design consultation with the youmeheshe team.
Access: all areas of studio open. 
Tube: London Bridge, Tower Hill; Rail: London Bridge

 

Photo credits: top row (l to r): 4M Group Ltd; Anne Thorne Architects / photographer: David Spero; Architects in Residence / photographer: Miaomiao Yu; ECD
Architects; Hudson Architects; second row (l to r): Architype; BDP; bere:architects; Bill Dunster / ZEDfactory Ltd - www.zedfactory.com; Burd Haward Architects;
third row (l to r): Duggan Morris Architects; Wilkinson Eyre Architects; Eger Architects / photographer: Matt Chisnall/VIEW; youmeheshe; francesco draisci studio /
Silvio Caputo; fourth row (l to r): Hawkins Brown / Max Fordham; Ash Sakula / photographer: Ioana Marinescu; Jerry Tate Architects; Jestico + Whiles / photographer:
Charlotte Wood; Jon Broome Architects; bottom row (l to r): baca; Studio E Architects; Riches Hawley Mikhail Architects; Willson & Bell; erect architecture

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