Designing for Net-Zero: A Conversation with Architect Ben Ridley
WLLW spoke with London-based architect Ben Ridley about how the Passivhaus design approach and low-energy innovations are shaping the next generation of healthy, sustainable homes.
New Homes: How Toxic Are Some Modern Construction Materials?
WLLW investigates the health risks associated with building materials and how to develop a healthier new build.
Wood Shingles: a Cut Above
Inexpensive, sustainable, versatile and efficient: why the humble wood shingle is enjoying a revival in the building industry.
The Six Chemical Classes Series: Certain Solvents
WLLW examines the solvents found in common household products, the risks they pose and the alternatives available.
Designer's Guide to Green Certifications
A Primer for Healthy Homes and Interiors. Who is gatekeeping wellness and sustainable design? WLLW looks at green certifications in brief.
Building for Tomorrow: Why Resilient Construction Matters
With the world's hottest day recorded on 21st July, WLLW explores how we can safeguard our homes against climate extremes.
The Six Chemical Classes Series: Certain Metals
WLLW explores the hidden hazards of heavy metals and how they can impact our health and wellbeing.
Communities of the Future: The Rise of Purpose-Driven Housing Projects
WLLW explores five communities of the future to understand the ethos that underpins them and whether they are blueprints for better living.
The Six Chemical Classes: Bisphenol A (BPA) and Phthalates
WLLW delves into how bisphenols and phthalates pose significant health and environmental risks and how implementing proactive measures is crucial for safeguarding wellbeing and ecological balance.
Living Lightly: Copenhagen’s Lower-Carbon, Healthier Homes
Discover how the Living Places experimental prototypes led to housing that prioritizes wellbeing, community and sustainability.
A Home for the Ages: Design Innovations for Later Living
Investigating innovative design solutions for the growing needs of an aging population in later living communities.
The Six Chemical Classes Series: Flame Retardants
We delve into flame retardants, their widespread use in our living spaces, the health and environmental concerns they raise and strategies to reduce their impact.