What is an “Agrihood” It’s an alternative neighbourhood growth model, positioning agriculture as the centrepiece of a mixed-use development. There are some ‘agrihoods’ around the USA, but in rural areas. This is the first within a city.

Planning Application for Experiment UK developers Larkfleet Group is seeking permission for an experimental house. Their aim is to jack lift this 1.5m above flood waters. If successful it could enable housebuilding on thousands of flood risk sites presently undevelopable.

Chinese Grasp the Opportunity As reported in Weekly Insight a few months ago, according to Construction Manager the Chinese seem to be taking advantage of these difficulties. For example, Chinese contractor Citic Construction, Chinese developer ABP, and Thai company CP Group have joined forces to create the East London Development Group to undertake projects in […]

12 Million Self-Builds – a Takeover? As reported by the Architects Journal, local councils must now grant planning permission to meet demand for those wanting to build their own homes. And according to many surveys, at least 12 million Britons would like to build or commission their own home. That’s a lot of houses!

Media & Ministry Frenzy As evidenced by The Telegraph and BBC recent ministry plan to help build 100,000 ready-made homes to try to solve the housing crisis, is attracting much attention. The Government’s major strategy shift to embrace pre-packed homes echoes the drive that followed the Second World War. Housing minister Gavin Barwell, has confirmed […]