Daylighting, overheating, glare and lack of natural, insect-free ventilation remain significant issues in UK hospitals and may be hampering the ability of patients to recover, and hospital staff to properly care for them, according to UK solar shading manufacturer Smartlouvre.

Luxury zero-energy passive apartments rise on the Devon coast

Pioneering Donegal deep retrofit a roaring success

Stylish Stockport retrofit achieves radical energy savings

Deep energy retrofit transforms north-facing Dublin seaside semi

This issue features the passive house ‘plus’ certified headquarters of Métropole Rouen Normandie, located on the banks of the Seine in Rouen, France, and designed by Jacques Ferrier Architecture.