This book by Harriet Thorpe and Taran Wilkhu brings together some of London's most sustainable architectural projects, and their different approaches to 'live, work, play and share resources in a way that benefits not just the city but our entire planet.'
"Instead of demolishing the tower, materials were layered on top of the existing block-work structure. First, it was wrapped externally with insulation, the double-glazed windows and high-performance doors were added, and rough-sawn timber cladding produced the final later. The timber was chosen not only for its sustainable credentials as a carbon-negative material, but also for its reference to the site's history as a timber wharf and shipyard. Its black colour nods to the old tar-painted barns of Susex and Kent. Pup's design has transformed the damp, derelict and uninsulated tower into a warm and modern building that requires minimal heating."