What do architects need to know about compartmentation?

For architects, an essential component of designing safe buildings is understanding the key principles of structural fire protection. In particular, the concept of compartmentation is key to the relationship between fire safety and building design. In this article, we’ll explore... View Article

Architect chooses Yeoman Rainguard for home renovation

LISTEN HERE Spatial Design Architect, Sharron Dobrev, when renovating the exterior of her late Victorian home, chose Yeoman Rainguard rainwater systems for both functionality and design capabilities to achieve a desired finish. Having started by completely gutting and refurbishing the... View Article

An eye for detail

Jon Ducker from Kingspan Insulation explains the nuts and bolts of the Part L update – and why designers now need to pay even closer attention to the details In June, England introduced its first update to the energy efficiency... View Article

Practice Profile: Michael Kendrick Architects

Michael Kendrick explains how he navigated Covid to found a practice with what would be an award-winning approach to designing high-quality, sustainable homes Michael Kendrick has a background working in relatively large design firms such as Glenn Howells Architects and... View Article

Cowie’s recycling program reduces waste and delivers savings

As the UK’s number one producer of net carbon negative engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser (trading as Norbord) understands the importance of having sustainable operations.  With a strong commitment to the environment and the communities in which the company operates, there is... View Article

Triton Systems waterproofing – meeting BS 8102 (2022)

Within the British Standard BS 8102 (2022) Protection of below ground structures against water ingress it can be quite confusing as there are many acceptable options on what can be specified to provide a waterproofing solution when designing a new... View Article

modulyss takes shape at Clerkenwell Design Week

modulyss used Clerkenwell Design Week for the unveiling of its new Clerkenwell Road space with a programme of talks and workshops on sustainability and design. In a striking interior designed to immerse the architecture and design community into the carpet... View Article

Schüco Excellence Award winners 2022 announced

Schüco is delighted to announce the winners of its esteemed Excellence Awards which were presented in the impressive setting of Whitehall’s Banqueting House by architectural designer and television presenter, Charlie Luxton. Held in association with Architecture Today, the awards are... View Article

It’s in our nature

Under the theme ‘It’s in Our Nature’, UNILIN Panels explored the connection between nature and design in a packed programme of events for this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, welcoming the architecture and design community to The Gallery Clerkenwell. With live... View Article

Leeds City Council use the Resiblock Route at ELOR

Resiblock, and the Resiblock ‘22’ product, have been utilised by Leeds City Council to seal paving associated with the East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR). The ELOR is a key part of the East Leeds Extension which aims to create a... View Article

Sliding doors framed in style with Brooklyn

Available in a sophisticated matte black finish. The CRL Brooklyn frame system brings style and timeless elegance to sliding glass door partitioning for domestic and commercial use. In the domestic setting, CRL Brooklyn taps into the move towards open-plan living,... View Article

Secondary glazing has reduced my energy bills by 40%

Amid concerns over rapidly escalating energy prices – and with more rises to come- homeowners are naturally concerned over how they can conserve energy and keep costs down. Installing Granada Glazing’s secondary glazing has helped the owners of a single-glazed... View Article