Knowledge centre
Nature & Biodiversity
Biodiversity is under threat, and construction plays a major role. Nature-led planning and design can protect ecosystems, reduce risks, and create healthier, more resilient places.
Publications
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Recommendations for the Enhancement of Biodiversity in New Residential Developments – Summary
Two Pager version of BIO-NEIGHBOUR final report -
Recommendations for the Enhancement of Biodiversity in New Residential Developments
BIO-NEIGHBOUR final report -
Home User Guide Template
Template for home-builders and developers providing guide to home users -
Actions to be tested for incorporating and maintaining new nature-led residential developments at scale
This report presents a set of practical, testable actions to mainstream biodiversity in new residential development -
Best practice for incorporating and maintaining new nature-led residential developments at scale
This report explores potential solutions to barriers which prevent to mainstream biodiversity in new residential development in Ireland -
Main Challenges To Incorporating and Maintaining New Nature-Led Residential Developments at Scale
This report examines barriers and offers preliminary recommendations to ensure nature-led residential developments become the new norm in Ireland. -
Biodiversity And The Built Environment: Irish Case Studies
First Set of Irish Case Studies about protecting and enhancing biodiversity in the BE -
Biodiversity & the Built Environment – IGBC’s insights
Factsheet on Biodiversity and the Build Environment -
Irish Green Building Council Submission to the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity
IGBC's submission on biodiversity loss and the built environment
News
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IGBC Brings the Sustainable Built Environment’s Voice to Ireland’s Draft Nature Restoration Plan
Protecting and enhancing biodiversity in the built environment is one of the Irish Green Building Council’s core priorities.... -
New research points way toward vibrant, nature-rich neighbourhoods
New research points way toward vibrant, nature-rich neighbourhoods Dublin, 11 May 2026: Better alignment between government policies and... -
Building for Biodiversity: IGBC and Local Authorities Join Forces
Local authorities, environmental experts, and construction professionals convened on the 14th April in Portlaoise for a landmark workshop... -
Identifying Solutions to Scale-Up Measures for Nature in Residential Developments
Ireland is at a turning point in shaping its built environment. With a goal of 50,000 new homes... -
Overcoming Barriers to Nature-Led Residential Developments at Scale
Ireland is at a crucial moment in shaping the future of its built environment. As the country faces... -
The Irish Green Building Council Launches Irish Case Studies to Mainstream Biodiversity in the Built Environment
Dublin, 22nd May 2025: The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) celebrated Ireland’s National Biodiversity Week today with the... -
Transforming Ireland’s built environment in 2025
First published in Irish Construction News The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is officially the... -
Irish Green Building Council Hosts Week of Events Focused on Climate Action and Nature Positive Design
Monday, 9th September: The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) kicks off a week of events across Ireland today,... -
Irish Green Building Council launches a Network of Building Professionals for Biodiversity
Dublin, 24th May 2023 – The Irish Green Building Council celebrated Ireland’s National Biodiversity Week today, with the...
Events
Projects
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Biodiversity And The Built Environment: Irish Case Studies
Set of Irish Case Studies about protecting and enhancing biodiversity in the Built Environment in various building and infrastructure typologies. -
Home User Guide
Easy to understand Home User Guide for home occupants to operate and maintain their homes more efficiently. -
