Shade in the urban environment as provided by trees, buildings, and infrastructure is sadly lacking in most of our newer towns and villages and it’s causing us increasing levels of discomfort as we face the reality of hotter summers due to climate change. Trees cast the most natural of shade in our environments; urban or rural – and it seems the almost quintessential picture of … Continue reading Shade in the Urban Environment
When planning your European city break, it’s easy to focus on the main cities of Europe, the political and financial capitals, but sometimes it’s worth venturing a little further to discover the hidden gems of the wider region. Darmstadt is a city in Hesse, Germany with a population of around 150,000, located a little south of Frankfurt – about 20 minutes in autobahn time. Famous … Continue reading Darmstadt: Art Nouveau outside Frankfurt
Four years ago Kevin McCloud met David and Greta Iredale, whose Huf Haus was built in a factory in Germany and put together on site. It was one of the most striking and efficient processes Grand Designs has ever seen. But four years on, is the Huf Haus still delivering perfection? David and Greta Iredale are seasoned builders. They built their first house in 1956; … Continue reading Huf Haus, Grand Designs – As seen on TV
