SITE COMMENCEMENT ON OUR TIMBER FRAME HOUSE

December 2012

Work has started on the first phase of this low energy barn conversion. The initial phase comprises demolition of existing structures, and removal and crushing of large areas of concrete. Almost all of the materials harvested in this initial phase will be reused as a part of the new build construction for both structural and landscaping elements, so that there is almost minimal removal of material offsite. The main contract for the construction of the new house and barn is due to start in the New Year….

KIRUNA MASTERPLAN COMPETITION

December 2012

A-Zero has submitted a competition entry a new city centre for Kiruna, Sweden, with Tham & videgård arkitekter and Territorial Agency. Submissions from the nine shortlisted teams are under consideration by the jury, with a decision due in February. Media links here :

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Green Sky Thinking

August 2012

A-Zero are to present seminar as a part of the Open City’s Green Sky Thinking Event entitled ”Proving Things Work as You Hope They Will”. Open-City’s Green Sky Thinking 2012 gives an inside view from top experts, industry leaders and collaborative teams of how we could move towards successfully ‘greening’ entire districts and neighbourhoods, as well as buildings, to inform better decision-making. More details here