Bath's Unique Housing Challenge Within a UNESCO World Heritage Site Sunday, November 2, 2025 bath housing unesco worldheritage development conservation planning architecture urbangrowth localplan Bath, renowned worldwide for its Roman Baths and Georgian architecture, faces a distinctive dilemma: how to meet its pressing housing demands while preserving its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This prestigious … Read More
Unique Off-Grid Home Plan by Canal Sparks Debate in Bath Sunday, October 26, 2025 offgrid sustainability architecture planning bath canal hempcrete renewable composting lowcarbon Plans to construct a distinctive off-grid home beside the Kennet & Avon Canal have sparked a divided response among councillors at the Bath and North East Somerset Council. Initially, planning officers recommended … Read More
'Unique' off-grid house plan by canal sparks debate in Bath Sunday, October 26, 2025 off-grid sustainability bathecology architecture hempcrete planning canal renewable community lowcarbon A proposal to build a distinctive off-grid home next to the Kennet & Avon Canal in Bath has sparked mixed reactions among Bath and North East Somerset Council members. Planning officers initially recommended refusal of … Read More
Church Project Honored for Saving Historic Willis Monument Saturday, October 18, 2025 conservation restoration heritage architecture monument willis church historicengland craftsmanship nationallottery The Willis Monument at the Church of St Edward the Martyr has been awarded the prestigious William Stansell Award for Historic Building Conservation, recognising an outstanding effort to save this Grade II* listed monument … Read More
Bath Riverside Redevelopment Unveils Stunning Student Living with Charity Hub Thursday, October 16, 2025 bath riverside studenthousing charity community architecture housing development panoramicviews sustainable Hollis Wharf, a striking new residential development on Bath’s Lower Bristol Road, is set to welcome its first residents this autumn. This five-storey building houses 120 thoughtfully designed student accommodations, … Read More
The Hidden Gem City with the UK's Prettiest Street Frozen in Time Thursday, October 16, 2025 wells somerset vicarsclose medieval cathedral conservation heritage architecture history tourism Nestled in the heart of Somerset’s countryside, Wells may be England’s smallest city, but it boasts some of the country’s most captivating sights. With its golden stone buildings, winding lanes, and iconic cathedral, this … Read More