Don’t Waste Buildings
The voluntary effort to make housing and development simpler and easier through the reuse of existing buildings.
Latest News
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Hastings Commons transforms derelict buildings into community assets
Don’t Waste Buildings organised a tour and roundtable discussion with Hastings Commons, a community land trust that has been demonstrating an innovative model for transforming abandoned buildings while keeping neighbourhoods alive.
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How Might We podcast features DWB
DWB co-founders Will Hurst, Leanne Tritton and Richard Nelson were recently featured on the How Might We podcast, hosted by Patrick Scally.
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UH Architecture Retrofit Lecture
The University of Hertfordshire Architecture programme invited Don’t Waste Buildings co-founder, Richard Nelson, to deliver a lecture about the group on October 28th.
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Sustainable Ventures’ Innovative Low-Carbon Workspace
Sustainable Ventures showcases innovative low-carbon workspace at historic County Hall in London.
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Manchester Case Study Tours with Capital & Centric
Join Don’t Waste Buildings for its first ever Manchester-based case study tour, as we open the doors on a tour of adaptive reuse projects with Capital & Centric’s charismatic co-founder, Tim Heatley.
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From Banking Brutalism to Sustainability Beacon
Read about our recent case study tour of The Acre in Covent Garden, London, a fine example of how reuse can deliver high performance, low carbon, and lasting value—without sending a building to landfill. (Photo: ©Hufton+Crow)
Event Calendar
Hover over or click on image in the calendar below to see event info. Use the arrows to change the month, or see our full events list HERE.
Show your support – get your DWB Merch!
Yes, we have a merch shop! But it’s a kinder, friendlier shop that doesn’t waste anything. Everything Teemill makes is designed from the start to Help Brands End Waste. We make no money from the sale of any merch.
Proudly show your support for the campaign! Visit the merch shop HERE, or click the image or button below.
DON'T WASTE BUILDINGS - THE SONG!
DON'T WASTE BUILDINGS - THE SONG!
Stream our ‘Don’t Waste Buildings’ song! Performed by Jonny Awsum, this little ditty proves to be quite a fun, yet serious, earworm. (Photo of Jonny Awsum by Chris Mathison.)
Available on all major streaming platforms.