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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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...
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. -
