Sustainability

Green Sky Studios (24 to 26 September 2008)

What does 'green design' really mean?

Architects are now creating amazingly diverse and innovative solutions to tackle the real threats of climate change. From 24 to 26 September architects in the capital invited visitors into their studios to reveal how they are helping to design a greener world, in Open House's new programme Green Sky Studios. This lively, inspirational programme included displays of models, plans and drawings as well as demonstrations, in-house talks, Q and As, exhibitions and debates. A unique opportunity to gain insights into the latest thinking about green design, as well as previews of new projects and even ideas still on the drawing board.

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If you have been out and about visiting the studios, we'd love to hear what you think: please email your feedback and photos to Sarah Yates or Zoe Wilkinson.

Open House London - How Green is my City?

There is now much wider interest in carbon-saving technologies, materials and designs in the urge to ‘go green’. But how do we find out what has worked? Open House helps to answer the question by showcasing some of the most innovative green buildings, both new and retrofitted, in Open House London 2008. These include schools, offices and community buildings as well as new build and retrofitted eco homes such as 73 Chester Road, plus the Sponge ecotour.

To find out more about our exciting programmes in Open House London this year, see below and visit the Open House London pages.

Green Sky Thinking – Open House's sustainable design campaign

Open House is developing a new campaign to support and promote sustainability as an integral part of design excellence. It will run as a theme throughout our programmes and will focus on the question ‘Is good design, green design?'

As sustainability and green living become mainstream, what does sustainable design actually mean in practice? Consideration of these issues will be integrated into Open House’s programmes for young people, decision-makers and the wider London community.

Exciting new initiatives will include a poll of Londoners exploring what they think will make London sustainable; talks, tours and debates; and partnerships with key organisations and programmes such as Communities and Local Government, the London Borough of Southwark, and London Sustainability Weeks.

For more information about our sustainability campaign contact Sarah Yates, Special Programmes Manager.

The Green Building Guide

In 2007 Open House teamed up with the UK Green Building Council to produce an introductory guide to the latest technology, materials and designs that are making our buildings sustainable. It only scratches the surface of what is possible, but hopefully will inspire you to think about what could be achievable in your own home, or place of work or learning.

Copies of the new 2008 edition of the Green Building Guide are available by emailing Open House.

Text on the Green Building Guide courtesy of Paul King, Chief Executive of UK Green Building Council

 

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