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Environmental architecture: find out the importance of more sustainable practices in the design, construction, and operation of the built environment.

Praising their success at combining details around the demands of the BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain) regulation with the technical aspects of integration, Robert Spencer, Global Head of ESG Advisory Services at AECOM based his presentation at the Buildings Pavilion at COP27 around the two guides we created for you - architects, ecologists and engineers – on how to design for the new biodiversity net gain regulation set out by Natural England.

For many developments, the key to meeting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) targets will lie in utilising what traditionally has been ignored: the roofs, perimeters, and walls of the buildings.

Located in the heart of Manchester, a seemingly small patch of land in the cultural hub of Salford is being transformed into a 12-storey office building, which will set the sustainable building agenda for years to come.

Green walls are just one of the many ways efforts are being made to tackle the climate crisis and restore ecosystems. But what is the real value of green walls to urban biodiversity?

Welcome to Dukes Court, Woking! Enjoy the shots of this beautiful and cleverly designed public realm space in Woking.