By pushing for more innovative approaches now, we can set new standards for development that could help protect our Green Belts in the long term. We can create communities that enhance rather than detract from our landscapes, preserving the views, nature, and wildlife that make our Green Belts so precious.

Open-plan office spaces with exposed ceilings allow for a better distribution of natural light. Compared to a standard drop-in false ceiling, the cost difference is more or less cost-neutral. Decorating the soffit and tidy cable management can offset the savings by omitting the false ceiling.