Haptic’s contemporary boarding house

A new boarding house for Reddam House school in Berkshire has been awarded planning by Wokingham Borough Council. Designed by Haptic Architects for Inspired Education Group, the co-educational housing block will provide a new home away from home for up... View Article

Designs for Sudameris Bank’s revealed

Foster + Partners has revealed designs for Sudameris Plaza, the bank’s new state-of-the-art headquarters in Asunción. Won through an international competition, the 39 storey (188-metre-tall) office tower will be a new landmark for the city of Asunción and Paraguay. The... View Article

Altecnic Celebrates Grand Opening

Altecnic Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of hydronic solutions, and part of the Caleffi Group, hosted a celebration on Tuesday, 15th July 2025, to mark the official opening of its new headquarters, Francesco House. This landmark event welcomed esteemed guests... View Article

Framing nature: fenestration design for comfort & compliance

Andrew Cooper of Senior Architectural Systems says architects can embrace principles of biophilic design and wellness, while keeping regulation compliance clearly in view. As well as being functional, fenestration systems can help create truly inspirational interiors where inclusivity, wellbeing, and... View Article

Transforming spaces with natural light

It is well established that maximising natural light boosts wellbeing and transforms living spaces. Victoria Brocklesby of Origin shares expert tips on using glazing and design to brighten homes beautifully. Natural light in a home has all kinds of benefits,... View Article

Green light for £70m Stockport apartment scheme

Planning permission has been granted for a landmark £70m residential development in Stockport town centre, paving the way for construction to begin early next year. The scheme, designed by AEW Architects, will provide a new community in the heart of... View Article

SFS updates Dynamic Hinge Brochure

As a major manufacturer of advanced hinge systems for all door types, SFS has updated its brochure aimed at assisting fabricators, specifiers and other customers in selecting the most appropriate hinge solutions for a wide range of applications. The brochure starts by... View Article

Timber frame erectors raising the pace with CaberDek

The two business partners behind an ambitious new timber frame erection service view Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and advanced building products such as West Fraser’s weather protected flooring system, CaberDek, as offering the way ahead for the housebuilding industry. In fact, they... View Article

A floor to match your mood

Moduleo Moods is the creative luxury vinyl floor concept from Unilin Flooring. Moduleo Moods luxury vinyl from Unilin Flooring is the standard for stunning bespoke flooring designs in hospitality and leisure, commercial offices, high-specification housing and retail. Through its multiple... View Article

Registration for elementalLONDON 2025 is now open

Visitor registration is now open for elementalLONDON 2025 – the new event for the specification audience from the team behind the highly successful InstallerSHOW.   Visitors can register for a free of charge ticket for the 2 day event here.... View Article

SDS introduces Planet Possible Spotlight Podcast

SDS has broadcast its first “Spotlight” podcast, researched, written, produced and hosted by the highly regarded and knowledgeable team responsible for the acclaimed “Planet Possible” series of podcasts. Following the same guiding principle that drives Planet Possible to promote best... View Article

Designs for efficient living

Stephen Johnson of Quooker delves into how boiling water taps are helping architects design kitchens that reduce waste, conserve energy, and support sustainability for users, without compromising on style. As sustainability becomes a central consideration in architectural design, attention is... View Article

Time for a rethink on timber

Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation challenges outdated myths about specification of timber, which belie its durability and high-performance credentials. Timber is considered the oldest building material in the world, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. Despite... View Article