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- Maggies Leeds Centre provides a calming refuge for cancer patients Fri, 26 Jun 20, 2:30amU.K. charity Maggie’s has expanded its free cancer support system with the completion of Maggie’s Leeds Centre, a gorgeous, nature-inspired respite open for people who have cancer and their families and friends. Designed...
- UK’s rail network suffering from lack of joined-up thinking | Letters Tue, 25 Jul 17, 4:23amReaders respond to news of scrapped rail electrification plans and the folly of HS2The transport secretary’s announcement (Fury as soaring cost halts electrification, 21 July) is disastrous for the UK – on economic,...
- Gorgeous 11MW bioenergy plant in Leeds will sort 214,000 tons of waste each year Thu, 15 Oct 15, 2:48amThe local community in Leeds and other stakeholders have confirmed the final design of the plant and commissioned Jean-Robert Mazaud of S’pace Architects to design the new Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility in Cross...
- UK’s First Pay-As-You-Feel Cafe Serves Delicious ‘Expired’ Food Wed, 2 Apr 14, 1:46amWhile food that exceeded its sell-by date is still good for a short time, most of it is unfortunately thrown away. So Adam Smith, a chef from Leeds, opened a cafe that dishes out deliciously healthy yet 'expired' meals. Called...
- Only Two Offices Left at the Greenhouse in Leeds! Thu, 18 Apr 13, 7:00amAward-winning mixed-use sustainable development Greenhouse in Leeds is bucking the current stagnant commercial property market as business owners and financial directors are choosing to invest in sustainability...
- Weatherwatch: Sleek building design where the wind slips past Mon, 25 Mar 13, 9:30amLeeds city council plans to spend £245,000 trying to dampen down violent winds that race through the streets surrounding Bridgewater Place, the city's tallest building standing 367ft (112m) high...
- Duke Studios Partner With Dufaylite to Create 10 Offices From Recycled Paper Boards Tue, 27 Mar 12, 9:00amRecycled paper honeycomb manufacturer Dufaylite has partnered with Leeds-based Duke Studios to create ten unique studio offices using its revolutionary Ultra Board – a durable material made from recycled paper and boards...
- Low carbon Leeds City Region would 'save money and create jobs' Tue, 10 Jan 12, 7:21pmUniversity study makes 'compelling' case for major investment in energy-saving, in the first UK pilot area to produce a low carbon planHopes of turning the Leeds city region into a 'low carbon area' have been given useful...
- Historic UK Hostel Turned Into Super Green Residential Housing Tue, 9 Nov 10, 4:32amRead the rest of Historic UK Hostel Turned Into Super Green Residential Housinghttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink...
- Populous Unveils Futuristic Honeycomb-Shaped Leeds Arena Thu, 12 Aug 10, 3:00pmRead the rest of Populous Unveils Futuristic Honeycomb-Shaped Leeds Arenahttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink...
- Passivehaus Container Complex Proposed for Leeds Waterfront Tue, 20 Jul 10, 3:00pmWaterfronts that were once the bustling heart of industrial British cities are now more commonly seen as the hub of hot new property developments. However, initiatives like the 36 Calls Design Competition leave us confident...
- Rock-Solid Rammed Earth Office by David Marchetti Thu, 25 Feb 10, 5:00pmHigh-tech building materials may be all the rage, but ancient materials can be just as effective at creating energy-efficient and environmentally sensitive buildings...