Jewels in the Dustbin

As we confront the challenges of peak-oil and climate change there is significant emphasis on improving the performance of buildings, which is important. Architect John Cameron believes that good buildings are important, but they are no more than jewels in the dustbin if their urban context is not consistent with sustainability objectives. Urban design issues and the re-imagining of the public realm are vital prerequisites to a sustainable built environment. New urban extension and inner urban renewal can, and in some cases do address important sustainability and resilience questions. What about the rest? What about the post-war suburban aspirational belt …

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