ARCHITECTS’ JOURNAL FEATURES DUNCAN BAKER-BROWN IN WHOLE-LIFE CARBON VIDEOS

20/05/2019

In a series of short videos, the AJ asked experts in sustainable design why whole-life carbon is important for architects to think about in their day-to-day work.

Our director and the author of The Re-Use Atlas: A Designer’s Guide To The Circular Economy, Duncan Baker-Brown, gives his thoughts on designing sustainably in these clips. The first video in the series asks why whole life carbon matters for architects.

Speakers include:

Duncan Baker-Brown, director of BBM Sustainable Design

Hero Bennet, principal sustainability consultant at Max Fordham

Michael Pawlyn, director of Exploration Architecture

Mina Hasman, associate at SOM and member of RIBA Commission on Ethics and Sustainable Development

Anthony Thistleton, founder and director of Waugh Thistleton Architects

We have less than twelve years to radically change our approach towards the environment, and avert an increase in global warming above 1.5C, which will cause huge consequences for millions of lives. Individuals making sure to recycle and use canvas shopping bags is not making a big enough impact; we need entire industries to completely overhaul how they operate. The UK construction industry contributes at least 40% of the UK’s entire carbon footprint. Architects are therefore in a unique position to contribute towards reducing our carbon footprint, because we decide exactly what materials our built environment is made of and where they come from. As Duncan Baker-Brown, director of BBM Sustainable Design says, “That’s why it matters, we’re right in the middle of the problem.”

ARE EWE READY FOR SPRING AT JAMIE’S FARM?

17/05/2019

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As well as working with the charity Jamie’s Farm as the architects for their Lewes farm, BBM have also sponsored a ewe this year!

Jamie’s Farm is a charity that combines farming with therapy for disadvantaged young people, working to reduce school exclusions and improve children’s self-esteem, relationships, and behaviour. Young people come to Jamie’s Farms for a 5-day residential farming experience, and leave with a framework of support designed to help them for a long time afterwards.

BBM Sustainable Design have been working with Jamie Feilden to convert and extend an existing farm in Lewes for use as the charity’s fourth therapy farm. The project has been delivered on schedule with a successful soft opening this April and a grand opening later this May.

For more information on Jamie’s Farm, please click here.

PRIORY BARN RECEIVES COMMENDATION AT FRIENDS OF LEWES DESIGN AWARDS CEREMONY

16/05/2019

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BBM Sustainable Design were proud to be presented with a Commendation for their new build house Priory Barn at the Friends of Lewes Awards Ceremony. The Friends of Lewes are a civic society that aims to conserve and enhance the key aspects of Lewes, drawing attention to notable local work and celebrating quality design and craftsmanship through their awards, held every three years.

Priory Barn, a new build house and garden designed by BBM, replaces a dilapidated light industrial unit in the conservation area of Lewes. The two-storey, three-bedroom house was commended for its careful detailing and excellent standards of execution. Many people locally believed building a new house on this ancient and tight site was not possible, but despite those restrictions BBM created a new home for their client with a light and open feel. Notable design features include the nameplate in the front facade, the neatly recessed meter boxes, and the internal stair using a combination of metal work and oak joinery.

Other nominations this year for the Friends of Lewes Awards included an eco-house replacement for some derelict chicken huts and a development of riverside apartments.

For more information on Priory Barn, click here.

For more information on the Friends of Lewes, click here.

FUTUREBUILD 2019 WASTE ZONE: DAY 3

07/03/2019

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The last day of the Waste Zone – Thursday 7th of March 2019 (Day 3)

WasteZone Website

Futurebuild 2019 Website

Location: Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL

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FUTUREBUILD 2019 WASTE ZONE: DAY 3 Today is your last chance to visit the Waste Zone at this year’s Futurebuild. The third and final day of the Waste Zone will bring another set of interesting presentations and debates. More than 20 speakers will discuss following subjects: Circular Cities as potential growth and employment generators, What processes and symptoms support Circular Economies? Social Benefits to Circular Economy and Circular Innovations in London. Each of the talks will be followed by a Q&A session.

The full discussions programme can be found here

Responsible Futures’ Waste Zone will help you to navigate away from the current take, make and throw-away society towards an intelligent, closed-loop system where waste is seen as a valuable resource.

This year’s Waste Zone has an new exciting new format. The introduction of a Circular Economy Hub will act as a marketplace for visitors and innovators to discuss their products. Visitors can experience the re-use possibilities of the top ten construction waste streams in an eye-opening exhibition in the new foyer area which surrounds the seminar area. These spill-out zones will showcase circular economy research, innovations and products from experts in the UK and Europe.

The Waste Zone seminar programme – Waste Talk – will see more than 50 industry-leading speakers over the next 3 days. The debates aim at addressing the challenges and opportunities a circular economy presents. The sessions will explore ways in which waste materials can be integrated into construction projects, how existing buildings can be deconstructed instead of demolished, and how new buildings can be designed as material stores for the future.

More on the Waste Zone:

‘Constructing a sustainable future’ – University of Brighton article

‘There’s money to be made in reusing existing buildings’ – Duncan Baker-Brown for AJ

FUTUREBUILD 2019 WASTE ZONE: DAY 2

06/03/2019

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The Waste Zone is underway – Wednesday 6th of March 2019 (Day 2)

WasteZone Website

Futurebuild 2019 Website

Location: Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL

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Day two at the Waste Zone will showcase five sessions including some keynote presentations from the figures renowned in the world of cirular economy such as Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart from Leuphana University in Lüneburg and Prof. Mark Miodownik from the UCL’s Instute of Making. Among the topics for today: When to re-use, recycle avoid or grow? Circular Cities as potential growth and employment generators, How to support a truly circular economy and a discussion on plastic. Each of the talks will be followed by a Q&A session.

The full discussions programme can be found here

Meanwhile at the BBM stand

This year the Waste Zone houses 16 beach huts which have been donated by the School of Architecture & Design at The University of Brighton. The beach huts were previously used for last year’s final year architecture show and will now act as presentation units for multiple exhibitors showcasing their products and ideas around the circular economy.

Located next to The Waste Zone’s main speakers area the stand showcases our 25 years worth of experience in research and practical application of ideas around the circular economy in the built environment. More about our projects and the services we provide can be found at our stand G101. We will be wearing our locally sourced screen printed, surplus stock BBM t-shirts sourced from Dirty Harry in Brighton.

More on the Waste Zone:

‘Constructing a sustainable future’ – University of Brighton article

‘There’s money to be made in reusing existing buildings’ – Duncan Baker-Brown for AJ

FUTUREBUILD 2019 WASTE ZONE: DAY 1

05/03/2019

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The Waste Zone is underway – Tuesday 5th of March 2019 (Day 1)

WasteZone Website

Futurebuild 2019 Website

Location: Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL

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After much anticipation today marks the start of The WasteZone at this year’s Futurebuild. Tuesday’s Waste Talk Area will provide a platform for over 25 experts in sustainability from the UK, Denmark, Belgium and The Netherlands to exchange inspiring ideas on the circular economy. Among the topics for today: Responsible waste/resource management, Circular Cities and Low Carbon material options for construction industry. Each of the speakers will complete a short presentation on their chosen subject which will be followed by a debate and Q&A session.

The full discussions programme can be found here

More on the Waste Zone:

‘Constructing a sustainable future’ – University of Brighton article

‘There’s money to be made in reusing existing buildings’ – Duncan Baker-Brown for AJ

BBM RETURNING TO CURATE THE WASTE ZONE AT FUTUREBUILD 2019

04/03/2019

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The Future of Waste: BBM return to Futurebuild to curate The Waste Zone

WasteZone Website

Futurebuild 2019 Website

Location: Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL

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We are proud to announce that at this year’s Futurebuild apart from curating the Waste Zone, BBM is going to launch it’s new Circular Economy Consultancy: BBM Closing the Loop. This year’s Waste Zone will feature a discussion panel of over 50 leaders from the world of sustainability including lawyers, financiers, academics, authors and deconstructors. Returning for it’s second year, the Responsible Futures’ Waste Zone will help you to navigate away from the current take, make and throw-away society towards an intelligent, closed-loop system where waste is seen as a valuable resource.

Curated by environmental architect Duncan Baker Brown, this year’s Waste Zone will take an exciting new format. The stands are vibrant and are in the form of unique beach huts which were developed and provided by the School of Architecture & Design at the University of Brighton.

Our stand number is: G101 and is situated next to the Waste Zone main speakers area, come and visit us if you want to know more about how we could help implementing circular economy strategies into your scheme.