Lessons from Minamisanriku: Houses or shops?
How can new housing be built in a way that ensures it is supported by local infrastructure? While in Minamisanriku, […]
Sophia de Sousa
Posted on May 8, 2015
The Prefab Museum: A project to document and celebrate a unique form of British housing
By Jane Hearn The History of Prefabs in LewishamIn 1935 The London County Council purchased farmland north of Whitefoot Lane […]
Guest Author
Posted on Sep 16, 2014
An inspiring, holistic approach to urban living in London
I recently attended an uplifting, celebratory community event in north west London, organised by a community initiative that The Glass-House […]
Louise Dredge
Posted on Jul 29, 2014
Glass-House supported group get their Neighbourhood Plan through referendum!
We’re delighted to see the hard work of the community of Kirdford, West Sussex to develop a neighbourhood plan come […]
Maja Luna Jorgensen
Posted on May 8, 2014
Volunteer Voices: How collaboration can help a community transform derelict land into a thriving green space
By Orsola de Marco One of the most exciting aspects of community-led design projects is being able to witness the […]
Guest Author
Posted on Aug 27, 2013
What makes for a successful community led project?
Earlier in May we revisited the Gamlingay Eco Hub in Bedfordshire for the second of our new Hosted Tours. Supported by The […]
Lucia das Neves
Posted on Jul 29, 2013
Enabler Voices: Inspiration at the end of a roller-coaster journey
By Tina Gough What a delight it was for me to see Gateshead Citizens Advice Bureau settled in their brand […]
Guest Author
Posted on Jun 13, 2013
Enabler Voices: A journey of design and community at Gamlingay Eco Hub
By Stephen Smith The Glass-House recently re-visited an ‘old friend’ for a very special hosted study tour: the Gamlingay Eco-Hub. This […]
Guest Author
Posted on Jun 5, 2013
Enabler Voices: ‘What value do local people bring to placemaking?’
By Richard Crutchley, Glass-House Enabler Google ‘Andover Estate’ and you’ll find a relentless list of negative outpourings about this sprawling […]
Guest Author
Posted on Nov 15, 2012
Danish ‘Think Space’ about community projects
“The free thought is the best toy in the world.”– Erik Clausen We were pleased to accept an invitation to […]
Maja Luna Jorgensen
Posted on Oct 1, 2012