Many large commercial properties now take advantage of installing a green roof - this is mainly due to the expanse of roof they have, which obviously means they gain greatly from it. One example of this is the Newton building at Nottingham Trent University that has approximately 2,500sqm worth of sedum varieties that have become an ecosystem for insects and larger wildlife…

But how can a Green Roof really help us and our homes?

Property and HomeKayleigh Nobbs12 August 2020Okay Kayleighinterior architecture, architecture, design, sustainability, simple living, self build, green roofs, constructionComment

Sustainable Living by Sustainable Design

As more and more people are realising the importance of becoming more sustainable in todays world we need to realise that it really is not as easy as it might sound.

Now to achieve the best sustainable living circumstance on a daily basis it really needs to be accompanied by some integrated sustainable design. Some of you might not see the difference between the two but one can very easily influence the other…

Sustainable Design focuses on integrating sustainable energy into everyday life as well as creating physical objects that are less wasteful and more durable for the long term.

Property and HomeKayleigh Nobbs5 April 2020Okay Kayleighinterior architecture, architecture, design, sustainability, tiny home, simple living, compact living, self build, renewable, energy, construction, building, materialsComment