Patrick Usborne

Please join the Cambridge Association of Architects for a private tour of Ely Museum on Tuesday 4th July at 5.30pm. Ely Museum re-opened to the public in 2021 after a major refurbishment by HAT Projects. There will be a tour led by…lnkd.in/eQRwmZBv lnkd.in/eu55T5Ep

Thank you to @tfoggin for hosting the #CFCI event last night in Cambridge: How difficult is it to build a Passivhaus? lnkd.in/eGcUK_6X In summary, it is, but it's not! We heard from Architects, Environmental Consultants, Contractors, and MEP Sub-C…lnkd.in/edW5BbMt

Working closely with our Client, Consultants, and Octopus Energy we are on track to ensure our affordable, modular - volumetric - homes will meet the Zero Bills tariff. The homes we are designing use biogenic materials and achieve Passivhaus standards, me…lnkd.in/ejqNb3wH

Last week I accepted the role as Chairperson of the Cambridge Association of Architects, the local chapter of the RIBA taking over from Anastasia Orphanidou who stepped down last month. Established in 1927, and with nearly 500 members, a dedicated commi…lnkd.in/edbzwy7c

Thank you Canopy (CISL) !! A video which really highlights the importance of cross-sector collaboration and creating a dynamic hub for innovation in sustainability. Together we can overcome the complexities and barriers on our journey towards a net zero…lnkd.in/e7dJejDG

A small, but important mention for us as an emerging practice. The work we, Perpendicular Architecture have already delivered for our clients goes far beyond traditional architecture and is very much focused on delivering strategic…lnkd.in/eQNTevuM lnkd.in/eZGVaxr5

Really interesting pod-cast aired over the weekend by BBC Radio 4 : Is Growth a False God? Link to that here: lnkd.in/d8iPVumD The discussion refelected a talk I gave at the University of Bristol last week which is now avai…lnkd.in/dRh8yZvg lnkd.in/dzd-_sHH

Thank you Business Weekly newspaper for our mention in todays article. For us, the only feasible way to begin to solve the climate emergency, social inequality, and biodiversity loss is through collaboration. Being based at the Cam…lnkd.in/eAyK9Y9f lnkd.in/e9MUuKMP

If there's one more website to visit this week, please visit WeCanMake and hear more about their inspirational talk they recently held in London. Melissa Mean and her incredible team have been working tirelessly with the people of Knowle West, Bristol to…lnkd.in/euJXD6ep

Was a pleasure speaking with the Integration team yesterday. A whistle stop tour of why we're building like we are, what is regenerative design, and how we can reach a state of nirvana with the environment around us. In association with The Positive Colle…lnkd.in/e4-44Xx9

A great way to end 2022 - we can announce through The Positive Collective, we have won the design competition; 'Reimagine a Future Built Environment with UK Timber'. Congratulations to the runners-up and all those who entered. Please get in touch if you…lnkd.in/er6bUtwv

Welcome to Perpendicular Architecture's new Cambridge studio as part of The Canopy; based at the heart of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) new Entopia Building (great #retrofit example - see article below).…lnkd.in/esGH5SJN lnkd.in/eUyWWP28

With energy prices now increased to £2,500 for an average UK household, Bloomberg UK have clearly illustrated for an average home where that money goes. Turning off your WiFi and TV at the socket? Honestly, that's only distracting us all from the elephan…lnkd.in/etzxAgd2

Attending Explore Offsite this Tuesday 20th at Coventry Building Society Arena? Please PM me if so and I'd be happy to discuss how #dfma might help to unlock future sites within a #regenerativedesign mindset. Working alongside ma…lnkd.in/eyVrH5SU lnkd.in/ejxNsfi8

'We are at the end of the age of ‘extractivism’ – the fossil-fuel-based era that has shaped our political and economic systems.' - Hans Joachim Schellnhuber Dear Liz, please read this article... ...let's work together to change…lnkd.in/dJFjkQ-f lnkd.in/dYYksMhT

Congratulations to dRMM, Quality of Life Foundation, & Edinburgh Napier University. This is precisely what the industry needs; an evidence based approach on the benefits of using timber within our homes, schools & offices. Moving…lnkd.in/ea-_866P lnkd.in/e4Fbtx8U

What exactly does 'Regenerative' mean in the built environment? It's the new buzz word that's been bandied about without much regard to it's true meaning. NZC by 2050 is great, but it's not enough. We need to go above and beyond…lnkd.in/e6kUU-qf lnkd.in/ejUz25Fi

About time too... The government finally issued - after a two year wait - their response just moments before the Jubilee weekend to their own consultation on the potential ban of all combustible materials in buildings over 11m. Not…lnkd.in/eZTvxd9b lnkd.in/ebg9DsW7

This is a really exciting way to begin a new year. Led by Adrian Campbell, we at The Positive Collective have become finalists for the Climate Smart Cities Challenge for the Bristol City Council. We're really looking forward to c…lnkd.in/euDkdivb lnkd.in/eZqZrsfX

Good to see the House of Lords Built Environment Committee's 'Meeting Housing Demand' report issued today provides a clear recommendation that SME house-builders should be given more support to contribute to the UK's housing needs.…lnkd.in/dyy99SCK lnkd.in/d_zFfyQW