History of Back-to-Back housing: Back-to-backs are a form of terraced house, built from the late 18th century through to the early 20th century in various forms. Many thousands of these dwellings were built during the Industrial Revolution for the rapidly increasing population of expanding factory towns. Banned by building regulations formulated by housing reformers 100 years … Back-to-Backs are BACK!

Placemaking is more than the materiality of a group of buildings, it involves aspects such as sociability and connections to create bonds between people and generate a sense of place. Centring the needs, aspirations, desires and visions of a community strongly requires participation. “People live in places, not just homes. It’s important to provide a … What is Placemaking?

A brownfield site refers to previously developed land, which is or was occupied by a permanent structure. If we develop on brownfield land we encourage urban regeneration and add value back to derelict land. Making use of previously-developed land promotes sustainable development and reduces the pressure on greenfield sites. Brownfield development also reduces infrastructure costs … What are ‘brownfield’ sites and why do we build on them?

Living in Yorkshire Whether you were born and bred in God’s Own Country or have been welcomed as an adopted Yorkie, you’ll be familiar with the county’s vibrant personality and verdant landscape. With friendly, bustling communities and a strong sense of humour, the reasons why Yorkshire is the best place to live are endless!   … Top Five Things to Do in Yorkshire

Plants wouldn’t naturally choose to grow on a rooftop. This is a completely different experience from designing a garden on the ground, where lots of plants happily grow. There are several key things to consider: how much weight can your roof bare? will they survive their environment? and will they get too big for the … How to design a successful roof garden

According to The Wildlife Trust, the UK has roughly 24 million gardens, all of which are larger than our National Nature Reserves combined. As they point out, that’s a lot of extra space for wildlife! If you want to attract wildlife to your garden, plants are the best place to start. From forget-me-nots in Spring, … How to increase biodiversity in your garden