The art of render
Strong colours, silicone technology, textured effects and brick slip combinations – James Ormerod of Aliva UK sets out the ‘art of the possible’ with insulated render When looking for a... View Article
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2020 ended with fragile growth in confidence
In the latest set of results (December 2020), the RIBA Future Workload Index returned the highest balance score (+10) since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Whilst 20% of practices expected... View Article
Surrey awarded £1.8m to lead study on the effects tall buildings have on the urban environment
The University of Surrey has been awarded £1.8m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to investigate how increased construction of tall buildings will impact the meteorology, air quality,... View Article
Hot and sophisticated
Steve Birch of Vogue (UK) discusses how the market for radiators and towel warmers has become increasingly sophisticated, and how greater attention is being paid to the look as well... View Article
Site Lines: Affordable homes-on-sea
Lee Davies of architects Conran and Partners explores how an East Sussex council’s initiative produced an exemplar partnership which employs an innovative design solution to tackle the local housing crisis... View Article
A guide to bespoke staircases
Antonia Harding of British Spirals and Castings discusses the various factors architects and specifiers need to bear in mind when selecting a bespoke staircase A staircase provides a key focal... View Article
ARCHITECT@WORK London returns as a digital summit with a focus on a post-pandemic society
The Architect@Work talks programme has returned for 2021 as a digital summit. Over the past decade, this European trade show and exhibition has developed a reputation for tackling issues facing... View Article
Stephen George + Partners promotes transport specialist Alistair Branch to Partner at Leeds office
Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP) has promoted Alistair Branch to Partner at the AJ100 practice’s Leeds office, effective from 1st January 2021. Since joining in 2016 to spearhead SGP’s transportation... View Article
Cool ideas for waterproofing
LISTEN HERE 🔊 Victoria Ramwell of Kemper System offers specification advice on the versatile cold-applied liquid waterproofing method for residential properties A key theme throughout the roofing sector and the... View Article
View Point: Assael Architecture
LISTEN HERE 🔊 With plans to house the UK’s growing elderly population in new town centre developments recently making the news, Assael Architecture explains why it’s the right solution, giving... View Article
Lead8 Proposes New Typology for Urban City Realms
Lead8, the international architecture and design firm, has unveiled a recent competition proposal that reimagines the relationship between local landscape and commercial development in our cities. Integrating architecture, technology and... View Article
Anything but PLAIN, H2R Design designs a fresh new handcrafted dessert concept in City Centre Mirdif
H2R DESIGN worked on the design and fit out of PLAIN, a new handcrafted dessert concept homegrown in the UAE. Located in City Centre Mirdif, the new unit in the... View Article
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Luceco’s Contour at The Sydney Jones Library, University of Liverpool
Luceco has supplied energy efficient LED Contour luminaires to the Sydney Jones Library at the University of Liverpool. Opened in 1976, the building was extended in 2007 by annexing the... View Article
Senior’s supply chain success
Leading aluminium fenestration solutions provider Senior Architectural Systems has received a supply chain award from main contractor Morgan Sindall in recognition of the manufacturer’s commitment to offering a consistently high... View Article
Lifelike surfaces with UNILIN Evola
The synchronised surface structures of the Evola surface collection from UNILIN Panels, deliver unparalleled realism, bringing an authentic look and feel. With the advantages of durability and easy maintenance for... View Article
Property – what buyers are looking for in 2021
It’s no surprise that our relationship with our homes has changed over the last year. In 2020, many of us were at home more than we have ever been. The... View Article
LSFA launch specification & engineering guide for Light Steel Frame
Utilising light steel frame as the principle structural component in a building creates many design opportunities. Engaging the manufacturer’s design team early ensures that their knowledge and expertise in the... View Article
Overview of construction in the UK throughout 2020
This year, construction companies across the United Kingdom have experienced unanticipated growth. Although this industry is usually steadfast, the rates of growth have fluctuated greatly throughout the year. At the... View Article
Create a spectacular kitchen with Königstone’s Smoky Light
Königstone, with an impressive reputation for high-quality surface materials and worktops, now supplies stunning semi-precious materials for spectacular kitchens. Königstone has access to beautiful materials from across the globe and... View Article
Sto insulation solution achieves excellent marks on Cardiff school projects
A trio of Welsh schools have received major upgrades to their thermal insulation thanks to an integrated package of products provided by Sto Ltd. Ysgol Glan Morfa, Howardian Primary School... View Article
Future Fires introduces new installation service
Future Fires has introduced a new installation service for their contemporary wood burning stoves. The company has a dedicated team of installers that are Hetas registered that travel the whole... View Article
Magply doubles up on shoreline property to withstand the ‘sands of time’
A striking new three bedroom beachfront home on the East Sussex coast has been designed to not only respect its location within an area of Special Scientific Interest, but also... View Article
Sustainable aluminium rainwater systems CPD
Marley Alutec, the UK leader in innovative aluminium rainwater and eaves solutions offers RIBA accredited CPDs for all architectural professionals! Our new online seminar content includes information covering: Aluminium and... View Article
Soltherm is the past, present and the future of innovation
Soltherm are producers of the highest quality EWI system in the world and leading provider of thermal insulation systems. We have been manufacturing products in-house on the most advanced production... View Article