Warming up in style with designer radiators

For specifiers working on bespoke residential projects, every detail plays an important role in contributing to the finish and functionality of a space. In this article, Richard Lister from The Radiator Company highlights how designer radiators can elevate a room’s... View Article

Proctor Group membranes used in next generation SIP technology

Factory-fitted Proctor Group membranes were part of the successful construction of the Ultrapanel demo house.The building envelope for a three-bedroom home, from sole plate to ridge, was erected in a single day using Ultrapanel Building Technologies’ Category 2 MMC SIP... View Article

Bishoftu International Airport construction begins

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the leading carrier in Africa, has begun construction of the continent’s largest airport, approximately 40 km south of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa in Bishoftu. Phase One of the new Bishoftu International Airport (BIA) will serve 60... View Article

Clerkenwell Office by Architecture for London

Clerkenwell Office by Architecture for London Location: Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M This Clerkenwell office refurbishment and extension improves a character Victorian warehouse building. The property now provides six workspaces to the upper floors and a furniture showroom on the ground... View Article

Closing the door on noise in multi-occupancy buildings

Urban skylines are reaching new heights. From London to Glasgow, tall residential and mixed-use buildings are booming as cities respond to housing demand and urban density. While structural stability and fire safety are often the focus of high-rise design, acoustic... View Article

How landscape architecture futureproofs urban spaces

Kinley’s Sol Russel assesses the importance of utilising sustainable urban design solutions – to mitigate the urban heat island effect, improve air quality, and create more liveable urban environments. While sustainability is rapidly becoming a major consideration of building design... View Article

Upwardly-mobile inclusivity

Rebecca Goldsmith at Knauf explains how expectations are now higher for inclusive bathrooms in high-rise multi-occupancy buildings, which are often where requirements for safety, acoustics, thermal performance and durability are tested. High-rise multi-occupancy buildings (HRMOs) now face unique regulatory obligations... View Article

Overcoming accessible bathroom specification pitfalls

Here Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at AKW, discusses the key pitfalls to delivering retirement and care and large refurbishment accessible bathrooms, and how to overcome them. Whether it’s a mixed-ability housing project, a private-pay refurbishment, multi-generational... View Article

Call to action at Futurebuild ‘26

Under the headline theme of ‘Connect’, Futurebuild 2026 is shining a light on the need for collective action in order to drive sustainable change, strengthen competitive standing and support a thriving built environment. There are a raft of heavyweight partners... View Article

View Point: Sean Ronnie Hill

Passivhaus architect Sean Ronnie Hill explains how simple passive design measures plus AECB-aligned targets could be the key to cutting peak summer loads in UK homes. For all the attention given to heat pumps, smart home dashboards and active cooling... View Article

All inclusive

A new SEND school in Stockport is providing a transformed education environment for vulnerable children, with architects AtkinsRéalis setting the bar high for inclusive education design that also embraces nature. Roseanne Field reports On the site where a disused school... View Article