How to prepare your home for climate change impacts in the uk from heatwaves to flooding
On a July afternoon in Devon last year, I watched the tarmac on a village lane soften and shine, as…
Off-grid living in the uk: what you really need to get started and avoid common beginner mistakes
On a still winter morning in the Scottish Borders, I woke to the metallic silence that only comes after heavy…
Can i bring power bank on plane and which models suit eco-conscious travellers
Airport security lines have this curious way of shrinking our world down to a tray, a belt, et un regard.…
Retrofitting older uk homes for better insulation and lower bills on a realistic budget
On some January evenings in Britain, you can almost hear an old house shiver. The kettle boils, the radiators tick,…
Can i build on agricultural land for a low-impact eco home in the uk
There is a particular kind of silence you only find in fields at dawn. A hush that hangs between the…
Rainwater harvesting systems for british homes: a practical guide from design to installation
Why rainwater belongs in the British home One October afternoon in Devon, j’ai vu la pluie (as my old French…
Small garden, big impact: turning urban spaces into biodiversity havens with native plants and habitat features
There’s a moment, just before the city wakes up, when the world seems to hold its breath. The buses are…
How do solar powered generators work and when are they a good alternative to diesel
On a still August evening in the Welsh countryside, I watched a cabin light up without a single cough of…
Turning a traditional cottage into an eco-conscious retreat without losing its character
The quiet revolution inside old stone walls There’s a particular kind of silence inside an old cottage. Not the empty…
Timber frame versus brick: which is greener for your next build in the uk regulatory context
On a damp Tuesday in Yorkshire not long ago, I stood in the shell of a half-finished house, watching steam…