Door hardware: The key to control

The key to control

Safe and seamless movement in our built environment ‘hinges’ on accurately specified and installed door hardware, as Russell Marks of Boss Door Controls explains. With millions of doors used every day, it’s important to recognise the details behind effective access... View Article

Green heat network providers

Neal Herbert of GTC discusses how heat networks are revolutionising heat and hot water delivery in new homes, playing a key role in the UK’s ongoing shift to sustainable, low-carbon developments. The integration of renewable energy into developments is becoming... View Article

Futurebuild partners with Supply Chain Sustainability School

Futurebuild is thrilled to announce its ongoing partnership with the Supply Chain Sustainability School for Futurebuild 2025, taking place from 4th-6th March 2025 at Excel London. As it celebrates 20 years of championing sustainability and innovation in the built environment,... View Article

A building is not just an architect’s problem

When judging the success or failure of a building, it is often the architect who comes under scrutiny. After all, architects have overall responsibility for a building’s design, aesthetics and functionality. What is easily forgotten is that they are interpreting... View Article

Futurebuild empowers you to make a positive impact

For 20 years Futurebuild has been the industry’s most impactful event for sustainable construction, bringing together the entire built environment supply chain. Visit Futurebuild on 04 – 06 March 2025 to discover new ideas, explore innovative solutions, and gain knowledge... View Article

Ethical routes to a perfect skin

From 04-06 February, London’s Business Design Centre will host the Surface Design Show (SDS), the UK’s largest show dedicated to surface material innovation. With over 180 exhibitors, it is the event of choice for architects and designers to see, source... View Article

New ways of working

Workplace fit-outs are no longer just about pure function; the focus has shifted to enhancing human experience and staff wellbeing. Ruth Evans of CPMG Architects explores the growing link between design and behaviour. Historic trends have showcased a ‘job for... View Article

The sensory power of floors

Catherine Helliker of Danfloor discusses harnessing the power of soft floorcoverings for creating inclusive education environments which support neurodivergence. In designing inclusive spaces which support all users’ needs, such as in education facilities, the need to focus on the importance... View Article

Innovation revolutionising pumping stations

In the dynamic and competitive landscape of the construction industry, mitigating risk and ensuring accountability are instrumental in shaping its future. Responding to these demands, Delta Membrane Systems Limited introduces the pioneering HLA Plus and HLA Plus Intelligent. These innovative... View Article

View Point: Patrick Inglis

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