If you are planning to build near to existing trees, you will need to protect their roots throughout construction and occupation of the building. This is simply done by designating a Root Protection Area around the tree into which the new building does not intrude and contractors do not enter during construction. This article introduces the rules of thumb behind Root Protection Areas (RPAs), how they can be estimated at an early stage.
Showing posts with label biodiversity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label biodiversity. Show all posts
2 November 2011
RPAs - Planning and Building Near Trees with Root Protection Areas
If you are planning to build near to existing trees, you will need to protect their roots throughout construction and occupation of the building. This is simply done by designating a Root Protection Area around the tree into which the new building does not intrude and contractors do not enter during construction. This article introduces the rules of thumb behind Root Protection Areas (RPAs), how they can be estimated at an early stage.19 March 2011
Airplot Embassy for Greenpeace - Heathrow Third Runway Competition
Studio 425 members John Inglis and Ellie Redmill collaborated on the Airplot Design Contest for Greenpeace.
The Airplot is a plot of land in the village of Sipson, which was bought by Greenpeace in opposition to the third runway proposals at Heathrow. The site is directly in the path of the proposed third runway and the brief called for a fortress of opposition, from which protesters could resist eviction.
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