The power of colour is profound. In an often drab and worrisome world, colour can energise and elevate. It can bring joy. And it’s an important element in the architect’s toolkit. John Puttick Associates’ colourful Preston Youth Zone (or ‘Vault’ as it has been named by the young people who use it) is a case…
[Photo credit: West of England Mayoral Combined Authority / Freia Turland.] That long talked about tidal energy barrier in the Severn Estuary will rear its persistent head again when the West of England Mayor and council leaders meet later this month. They will hear details of how £2.4 million is set to be invested in…
210 Vartan brings over four years of professional experience in diplomacy, governance, sustainable development and capacity building, alongside a strong international background gained across diverse institutional settings in Europe. A Moldovan and Romanian national, she has lived, studied and worked across Europe, including in Denmark, the United Kingdom, Belgium and Switzerland. She holds an LL.M….
A new study by University of Vermont researchers finds that a majority of people across the globe favor protecting the environment over growing the economy when the two goals conflict. The paper, published … Source link
Date published: 19 March 2026 Northern Ireland’s third action plan for building climate change resilience was launched today by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. The third Northern Ireland Climate Change Adaptation Programme (NICCAP3) takes a whole society approach with over 280 actions included from a range of stakeholders across the public and private sector including Translink,…
NEW research has revealed that 90% of mid-level women are feeling optimistic about their future in the built environment. Data from almost 220 applications to The Circle Partnership’s Circle Academy programme revealed that almost 67% of mid-level women believe gender representation is on an upward trajectory across the industry. The insight has been shared to…
Date published: 19 March 2026 The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland (AWB) has confirmed changes to pay for agricultural workers. At a meeting of the AWB on Friday 27 February 2026, the Board agreed the rates from 1 April 2026. The rates are: Grade 1 – Agricultural Trainee: Under 18: £8.00 per hour 18-20: £10.85…
People notice and make more use of bins with features that make them stand out from the surrounding environment – like a particular colour – the first paper published by the BPS’s new journal, Environmental Psychology Research (EPR), indicates. However, the results were less consistent about what colour people prefer, which then results in more waste…
Household energy bills could be reduced by up to £203 a year by stopping expensive fossil gas setting the price of energy in the UK, according to a report. Under the existing system, gas – the most expensive form of electricity production in the UK system – set the price of energy 85% of the…
In today’s edition: European Council, SAFs, EU ETS, Russian gas ban Source link
