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Deviation from the archetypal cubicle-based 9-to-5 office is by no means a new phenomenon. For years, advertisements for jobs on LinkedIn and the like have sought to attract new recruits through offers of flexible working. However, remote working brings with it its own set of challenges. With emails accessible everywhere and documents saved in the […]

The property industry is well known for its impact on the environment, consuming over 40% of global energy annually and producing 20% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. The second most consumed resource, surpassed only by water, dependence on cement has led to an alarming depletion in the world’s sand. In this era of climate […]

A study by the University of Salford and UK architects, Nightingale Associates, found that good school design can boost learning by up to 25%. Many of us will spend our formative years in them, yet it’s unlikely that we really considered what went into the design of these buildings. The following is a selection of […]

Community members all over Ireland have been finding ways to give back and maintain a sense of community spirit. Here are some that lifted ours. Community Members Upskill to Help Fight Pandemic Students have been going to colleges to upskill and train to help reduce the threat posed by the coronavirus. Before the crisis, Hank […]

Northern Ireland has long struggled with reconciling different parts of their communities, but they have come together in the face of the current pandemic, demonstrating the triumph of common humanity over factional differences. Here are some heartwarming stories from Northern Irish communities. Northern Ireland Unites in Supporting the NHS Murals, usually associated with a divided […]

During the current crisis, it can be difficult to feel a part of a community, especially with the current lockdown measures. Community action is more important in such moments than ever, which is why we have rounded up the following stories from around the North of England. Schools making PPE This sixth form in Leeds […]

Lockdown can make it easy to feel isolated. However, social distancing does not mean that communities have to become distant. Community action in a crisis is pivotal, which is why we have rounded up the following stories from Scotland. Community Hopscotch A community in Edinburgh has come together to create a giant hopscotch game with […]

All over the UK, communities have come together in the face of the current epidemic. Below are uplifting examples of solidarity from communities in Wales. Michelin-Starred Restaurants Cook Meals for Health Workers Cafes and restaurants throughout the UK have been working to ensure that NHS staff and care workers are well-fed as they work on […]

Here are 5 things to keep them occupied, and 5 play spaces to daydream about. Find all the playspaces and designers listed on our website’s inspiration directory at built-id.com 1. Online zoo safari Cincinnati Zoo are holding online zoo safaris for children, so your little ones can learn about the great outdoors whilst still safely […]