Sustainable Skies

24.07.2024

Our choice of travel has environmental implications. This is particularly true for aviation where contrails and direct carbon emissions from aircraft fuel are rising. Whilst the sector explores sustainable aviation fuels, hydrogen and electrification, the reality is that dramatic reductions from flying are not going to come in the immediate future. It is essential therefore that airport owners address all aspects of landside sustainability, considering a holistic approach to an airport’s operation.

by Paul Toyne

London needs to keep the focus as it makes progress towards becoming a sustainable, resilient, future-proof city

22.06.2023

With over 13 years' experience as a commissioner on the London Sustainable Development Commission (LSDC), Dr. Paul Toyne identifies key approaches that will keep London on track to be a fairer, greener resilient city.

by Paul Toyne

Transport and connectivity provide the key to equitable and resilient cities

27.01.2023

Investment in human-centric public transport is a priority today if we are to create the truly civic cities of tomorrow, writes Neill McClements.

by Neill McClements

Opening an office overseas could be a smart move in the current climate

09.02.2023

If you’re looking to expand internationally, you need the right motivation and the right people, writes Mark Middleton

by Mark Middleton

How Grimshaw is planning to ride out recession and grow its way to diversity

15.12.2022

Mark Middleton, global managing partner, talks about the practice’s vision, different ways of working and his new three-year business strategy.

by Mark Middleton

Design, wellbeing, and the Elizabeth line: a joyful connection

20.12.2022

The Elizabeth line links communities that were never before connected and reduces travel time for thousands of Londoners. But beyond this, Wynne Leung, Architect at Grimshaw, reveals how the new line is also a benchmark for understanding the connections between wellbeing and our transport infrastructure.

by Wynne Leung, Josie Green

The Elizabeth Line: beyond the tracks

26.05.2022

Jorrin ten Have goes beyond design and engineering feats and looks at the Elizabeth line through a global, social and economic lens.

by Jorrin Ten Have

Olympic Cities: Changing the perception of Olympic architecture

24.07.2022

Grimshaw’s Managing Partner Kirsten Lees explores the role of architects in the Paris 2024 Olympics in her feature for New London Architecture, expanding on discussion with a brilliant panel at the recent Olympic Cities event.

by Kirsten Lees

Cooling with Sunlight

05.10.2010

Using the heat of the sun to create an oasis of cool in the hottest city in Spain, the British Pavilion for Expo ’92 reinterpreted aspects of the local building vernacular with a new material palette and a bit of world’s fair showmanship.

by Sir Nicholas Grimshaw