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Practice Profile: Symbiotic Living Architecture + Design

Monday, 13th January 2025

ADF’s Kim Neville speaks to US architect Sharlene Young, who founded her interior architecture and design practice in Chicago with a focus on biophilic design in projects in the city, and who has recently opened a studio in London. Sharlene... View Article

View Point: Patrick Inglis

Monday, 13th January 2025

Patrick Inglis, president of ACA, describes the new safety information regime post-Building Safety Act, and why architects are best placed to take on the Principal Designer role, while being mindful of the risks. The Phase 2 report on the Grenfell... View Article

Fit for a healthier future

Monday, 13th January 2025

The transformation of Edinburgh’s long-empty Royal Infirmary creates a sustainable new home for the University’s new Futures Institute, a flexible workspace and education facility designed by Bennetts Associates. James Parker reports. According to the University of Edinburgh, the core mission... View Article

Hörmann OktaBlock strengthens defence at Cardiff City

Friday, 10th January 2025

Hörmann UK have announced that they have recently deployed their OktaBlock mobile vehicle blockers at Cardiff City Stadium home of Cardiff City FC. Providing the highest levels of security and safety, whilst maintaining excellent pedestrian permeability, Oktablock has been installed... View Article

IronmongeryDirect raised over £6000 for charities in 2024

Thursday, 9th January 2025

As part of its ongoing commitment to give back to the community in which it works, staff at leading specialist supplier IronmongeryDirect have raised over £6000 in 2024, to support a number of local and national charities, including Basildon Mind... View Article

Odour-Free, Silent Wastewater Treatment with Klargester BioDisc

Thursday, 9th January 2025

For half a century, Klargester BioDisc has been at the forefront of domestic and commercial sewage treatment, revolutionising the way we manage wastewater. Benefiting from over 70 years experience, Klargester offer a range of reliable wastewater and SuDS management solutions,... View Article

Never one solution: the importance of using a diversity of materials

Wednesday, 8th January 2025

Architects today rarely rely on a single material or solution when designing buildings. Instead, they indulge in a diversity of materials that has never been greater and that allows hybrid solutions to be embraced that make possible the creation of... View Article

Educating for Change: Reuse & Refill to Reduce Plastic Waste

Wednesday, 8th January 2025

Plastic is a problem! On average, a single person in the UK uses 3 plastic water bottles a week – that’s more than 7.7 billion plastic water bottles in the UK per year. Once a convenient and cheap solution, single-use... View Article

Bona Resilient Visualizer Simplifies Color Selection for Stylish, Durable Floors

Wednesday, 8th January 2025

The Bona Resilient Visualizer is an innovative tool that lets you snap a photo of your space to explore various Bona Resilient colour and chip combinations effortlessly. This feature simplifies the colour selection process, making it easier to decide on... View Article

Foster + Partners leases 48,000 sq ft offices at Battersea power station’s 50 Electric Boulevard

Tuesday, 7th January 2025

One of the world’s leading architectural firms has leased three floors at 50 Electric Boulevard, a 200,000 sq ft workspace designed by the practice at Battersea Power Station. Battersea Power Station has signed a 48,000 sq ft lease with Foster... View Article

New mixed-use district centre for Wichelstowe gets green light

Tuesday, 7th January 2025

Plans for a district centre at the heart of Swindon’s major new housing development, Wichelstowe, have been approved. A focal point for the growing Wichelstowe community, the district centre is designed by multidisciplinary design practice BDP and will span each side of... View Article

Peter Clegg receives OBE for Pioneering Contributions to Sustainable Architecture

Monday, 6th January 2025

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) is proud to announce that Peter Clegg, a founding partner of the practice, has been recognised with an OBE for ‘services to architecture’. This prestigious accolade celebrates Peter’s exceptional contributions to sustainable design and his... View Article

Beyond Imagination: A ‘Boundless’ Museum in Hangzhou

Monday, 6th January 2025

In the heart of Hangzhou’s Yuhang District, ‘Liangzhu Yohoo Park’, a distinctive art museum is created at the core of this historical cultural hub. Led by Aedas Global Design Principal Ken Wai, the design of the Yohoo Museum integrates culture... View Article

VEKA Launches Softline 82 – Passivhaus: Redefining Energy-Efficient Window Technology for the Future

Friday, 3rd January 2025

New tilt-and-turn window system has been designed to meet world-leading environment standard, Passivhaus. VEKA plc is pleased to introduce the Softline 82 – Passivhaus window system, a newly developed product at the forefront of eco-conscious window technology, meeting Passivhaus standards for... View Article

Jones Weatherproofing: New year, new name, new look, same family values

Friday, 3rd January 2025

Specialist weatherproofing contractor, Jones and Woolman UK Ltd (J&W) has rebranded as Jones Weatherproofing to better reflect the type of projects they work on and cement their position as a leader in the commercial weatherproofing space. Over the past 45... View Article

Enfield Speciality Doors now on NBS Source

Friday, 3rd January 2025

Enfield Speciality Doors now on NBS Source for easy fire door specification Enfield Speciality Doors is the latest manufacturer to join NBS and list its products on NBS Source, the construction product library and specification platform. Based just outside of London, Enfield Speciality... View Article

Wernick Buildings Limited

Friday, 3rd January 2025

Wernick Buildings specialises in the design and manufacture of steel-framed modular buildings. The Wernick modular system is a proven concept that’s more cost-effective and ecologically friendly than traditional building methods. It’s a permanent building solution that meets all current building... View Article

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Monday, 23rd December 2024

On behalf of everyone at netMAGmedia, we wish you a very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year. Our offices will be closed from Monday 23rd December until Thursday 2nd... View Article