2B Blog

Thoughts on landscape architecture, the landscape profession, 2B's news updates and technical musings.

Greener Recovery: professional and collaborative working

Jun 10th, 2021

Communicating effectively is becoming ever more important if we are going to successfully deliver on all the climate and biodiversity related mitigation issues that are needed.

2B's house and office - a SuDS retrofit exemplar

Dec 19th, 2019

Coo, what is a SuDS retrofit exemplar? Well, SuDS = Sustainable Drainage Systems and retrofit means it wasn't originally designed this way, but now it is! Exemplar? - you would be hard-pushed to do more or better!

2B's Rain Garden (or is it a bathtub?)

Dec 1st, 2018

Once again, 2B practises what we preach, and undertakes R+D on our own property - this time, experimenting with 'upcycling' an old avocado-coloured bath.

Shed Green Roof

Aug 14th, 2018

Introducing a 5th green roof for 2B, and a new case study for Slow The Flow: Calderdale

How to save money on long term maintenance AND have a beautiful landscape?

Sep 23rd, 2015

Write-up and photos from a useful and enjoyable CPD day at Green Estate in Sheffield. Their research into urban meadows and green roofs is very helpful to Landscape Architects.

RHS Hampton Court; Greening Grey Britain

Jul 8th, 2015

Although as Landscape Architects, our work is much broader than just gardens and flowers, they are an integral part of what we do. There is much we can learn from, as well as delight in, at the RHS flower shows. This year, we visited RHS Hampton Court Show.

Home Quality Mark 'replaces' Code for Sustainable Homes?

Apr 13th, 2015

Under new planning rules, local authorities can no longer require houses to be built to Code for Sustainable Homes standards. How will BRE's new Home Quality Mark provide a basis for sustainability in housing, and what role does the Landscape Architect have to play?

3 Generations of Green Roof

Jul 9th, 2014

Delighted to see our Green Roofs doing so well!

North Cave Wetlands - new bird hide opens on Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) site

Sep 7th, 2012

2B have been involved in this project for a number of years, and are pleased to report that it continues to go from strength to strength.

Chelsea Flower Show

May 24th, 2012

An inspiring day out was had by all at the Chelsea Flower Show. We were impressed by the move towards a focus on sustainability.