UK’s first zero carbon retrofit, designed by John Christophers to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6 - completed 2009. Retrofit Reimagined.
Birmingham UK
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Book now - essential reading - many Birmingham references *Frontierlands: Britain’s Survival in the Making* Hazel Sheffield - Thurs 08 October 8pm Birmingham Rep
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BREAKING 🚨: reports suggest Andy Burnham could approve new oil and gas fields, including Rosebank.
Is he REALLY going to cave into the demands of the profiteering oil giants and Trump?
Or is he going to stand with people facing soaring bills and a worsening climate crisis?
93% of UK buildings are demolished before the end of their useful life: this adaptive reuse is exactly what the city needs.
Civic Square’s thinking is as important for Birmingham today as The Lunar Society were 250 years ago.
We are excited to share that, after 6 years of dreaming, designing, rehearsing, and building together with you all, the first planning application for the @CIVIC_SQUARE Neighbourhood Public Square site (2026/01280/PA) is now live.
Find Out More > bit.ly/ExplorePlanningCS
Retrofit Balsall Heath wishes everyone Eid Mubarak! instagram.com/reel/DWGR52ejC…
Great opportunity to nominate someone (or yourself?!) for the Birmingham Jane Jacobs Award 2025… linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
Redefining what climate action IS | DIRECT | Rupert Read youtu.be/zG274gUa9vo?feature… via @YouTube Retrofit Balsall Heath (our collaboration including MECC Trust, Bahu Trust, BHCC etc) honoured to be the first example
No new oil and gas.
No Cambo.
Will you join me in signing the petition? stopcambo.org.uk/p/no-new-oi…
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It is wilfully myopic not to see that the elegant M&S building could play a similar role in the story of Oxford Street, whose fortunes are already on the up.
👀Full press release to be published imminently.
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💪Just look at the cultural powerhouse that is Tate Modern, or converted department stores across the country, or the great Pennine textile mills that are once again a driving force in their local economies as commercial space or homes. 🏡🛍️
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Our old, wasteful knock-it-down-and-start-again model is broken. 🏗️ There is real appetite in the construction sector for change. They’re crying out for clarity from government.♻️ Reusing buildings is great for the planet, great for communities – it’s also great for growth.
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🚨BREAKING NEWS// Government green lights M&S Oxford Street demolition proposals. SAVE early comment:
🗣️What a missed opportunity! The government has chosen the easy option – business as usual - when it had a real chance to show leadership and ambition on this urgent issue.
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This decision reveals shocking climate illiteracy at the heart of government. It is a huge missed opportunity at a time when government should be leading decarbonisation, waste reduction, regenerative and circular economy strategies. @SAVEtoReuse @ArchitectsJrnal
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Earlier this year we said goodbye to gas at our home in York 👋
The meter was removed by @OctopusEnergy and we're now officially off the gas grid!
This will save us ~£100 a year in standing charges, but more importantly, we’re no longer burning any fossil fuel in our home 🙂
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Don't demolish - refurb for social housing instead!
✅Housing crisis
✅Climate crisis
Do join us in Bristol 21 Nov #RetrofitReimagined linkedin.com/posts/wecanmake…
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Lancaster Circus is next on BCC list for demolition. PLEASE OBJECT Lets show them that we are STILL here and opposed to this mindless destruction. Here is a objection letter template zerocarbonhousebirmingham.or…
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Not going to lie, pretty wicked to see the influence #RetrofitReimagined has had ❤️
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Such a stimulating & powerful presentation by @CIVIC_SQUARE @BE_STbuild International Retrofit Conference at Paisley Town Hall #bestfest24
