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Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment

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Latest news

New CABE commissioners announced

Liz Peace and Richard Cass have been appointed as CABE Commissioners.

How do you know if it's an eco-town?

A report on how eco-towns could help to bring a sustainable future to life.

Building for Life Award winners

Twenty four fine housing schemes were recognised at the Building for Life awards.

CABE calls for end to ‘KFC’ play spaces

A radically different approach is needed from local authorities to children’s play.

Minimum design standard for schools

All new secondary school designs will have to meet a minimum design standard.

Green infrastructure – new hope for 2009

Everyone recognises the beauty and recreational value of open space. But what about capitalising on the “nuts and bolts” services which wildlife, trees and watercourses deliver to towns and cities?

Park, City of London

CABE calls time on exclusive design

Architects and planners need to put inclusion at the heart of the development process, according to our report.

A woman sitting in Spa Fields, Finsbury

Design review:
Velodrome

A potentially elegant landmark marking the northern edge of the Olympic Park.

CGI image of the Velodrome for London 2012

Building for Life

Building for Life is the national standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods.

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ParkCity

A conference on the emerging role of green infrastructure in creating sustainable towns & cities.

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Publications

Adapting public space to climate change

Lessons learned from around the UK.

What makes an eco-town?

Report inspired by the eco-towns challenge panel.

Inclusion by design

Equality, diversity and the built environment.

Designing and planning for play

Creating spaces for children with natural play design.

Places we love

Floodplain forest, Milton Keynes

Tackling flood risk with green infrastructure.

Greenwich Millennium Village

Using green corridors to promote walking and cycling.





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