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Is new housing design accessible for everyone?
Is new housing design accessible for everyone?

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Is new housing design accessible for everyone?

Disabled people account for one-in-five of the UK population and 1.7% use a wheelchair. Therefore, truly accessible homes are vital for sustainable housing development

Adam Branson 04 August 2025

Why green roofs are crucial for biodiversity net gain
Why green roofs are crucial for biodiversity net gain

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Why green roofs are crucial for biodiversity net gain

Bauder’s Chris Roddick explains why creating a green roof for your building has a range of benefits, from better acoustic insulation to growing pollinator corridors

Noella Pio Kivlehan 25 July 2025

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go to article Could small modular reactors power the UK’s growth?

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go to article Vertical villages: tall tales or the future of housing?

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Noella Pio Kivlehan22 April 2025

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