“We are close to the tipping point where global warming becomes irreversible. Trump’s actions could push the earth over the brink, to become like Venus, with a temperature of 250 degrees, and raining sulfuric acid. Climate change is one of the great dangers we face, and it’s one we can prevent if we act now. By denying the evidence of […]
Sustainability – the myth unravelled
17th July 2017
This week we have welcomed two year 10 students for two different schools to experience what working as a developer in Nottingham is all about. Here Cormac and Ellie tell us what they’ve learned and enjoyed during their time with us. Cormac, aged 15 My name is Cormac from St Mary’s Catholic School in Chesterfield and I have just completed […]
Cormac and Ellie’s whirlwind week at Blueprint
7th July 2017
Hosta Consulting was first approached in July 2016 to assist Nottingham Developers Blueprint Regeneration in creating a show home garden as stunning as the home’s interior. Here Claire Russell of Hosta discusses the themes and ideas behind the show garden. Inspiration for the planting scheme and colour palette at the Trent Basin show home was derived from its contemporary architecture […]
Hosta Consulting green up Trent Basin with the design and installation of a second garden
29th June 2017
Jake Stace has spent a year at Blueprint on a placement geared towards giving him hands-on experience of urban development – and as he embarks on his final weeks in the Blueprint office before returning to university, he reflects on what he’s learnt over the last 12 months. My time at Blueprint has been priceless in terms of experience. I’m […]
Jake builds firm foundations for career in property
19th June 2017
Nottingham’s first ever group custom build community – in which buyers can design the layout and look of their home with an architect – has proved extremely popular with buyers to date, with only one home remaining in phase one. The Fruit Market, located on Bath Street in Sneinton, will eventually comprise 40 sustainable and architecturally unique homes. Nottingham-based property […]
Just One Home Remains in Nottingham’s First Group Custom Build Community
3rd May 2017
Eleven properties in Phase One of the Trent Basin development have been reserved – all off plan – with interested buyers from north and south of the river; in particular house buyers from West Bridgford and Mapperley Park being among the first people to reserve. A cross section of properties, from a two bed apartment to a five bed home, […]
Nearly 25% of homes in Phase One at Trent Basin are reserved off plan
27th June 2016