Harlequin’s Commitment to Sustainability

For over 45 years, Harlequin has been recognised for its expertise in flooring for dance, performing arts and events. Sustainability is embedded across the business, shaping every stage of product development, manufacture and use. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Aligned... View Article

Specify with Confidence: Yeoman Rainguard Rainwater Solutions

Every successful building begins with a well-resolved envelope, where even the most practical components contribute to the overall design. A carefully specified rainwater system does more than manage water: it can reinforce architectural intent, complement the elevation and deliver reliable,... View Article

The hidden impact of thermal bridging on facade performance

Gary Robson, business development manager at EJOT UK, explains why the design and specification of the metal substructure is critical to maximising the thermal performance of rainscreen facade systems.   According to the Whole Life Carbon Roadmap published by the... View Article

Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has won a prestigious design award for its transformation of Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush.

The Society of British & International Interior Design (SBID) International Design Awards attracts entries from across the world. They recognise, reward and celebrate design excellence across a broad range of categories spanning interior design, fit-out and product. Mosaic has been... View Article

Crittall strengthens W20 with PAS 24 certification

Crittall Windows has secured PAS 24:2022 certification for its Crittall® W20 steel door system and thermally enhanced W20 TE® variant, providing independent verification of their security performance. The achievement is proof that the systems meet one of the UK’s most... View Article

The impact of Martyn’s Law on secure door specification

Rob Mottram at Robust UK examines the door specification implications of Martyn’s Law (AKA the Terrorism Act 2025), in larger educational and public venues. Martyn’s Law – formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – received Royal... View Article

Specify, install, demonstrate

Simon Buckmaster at James Hardie discusses how the Building Safety Act has reshaped facade installation, from fire classification and product selection to competence, documentation and the need to rigorously specify, install and evidence work done. The Building Safety Act has... View Article

Unlocking design ambition with offsite brick slip detailing

Meka Ewurum at Keystone explores how offsite manufactured brick slip features are enabling architects and specifiers to combine traditional masonry detailing with fast, precise construction for distinctively detailed results. Brick remains one of the defining materials of British architecture. Its... View Article

Mulberry Grove The Forestias Condominiums in Bangkok complete

Located at the heart of the practice’s sustainable masterplan in Bangkok, the Mulberry Grove The Forestias Condominiums are the latest section of the residential-led development to complete. The six mid-rise buildings offer the closest connection to the masterplan’s central forest,... View Article