New report from Cedral: How residential facade design is changing to meet the demands of the climate crisis

According to a new report from Cedral UK, 48% of architects admitted that they expect sustainability measures they are introducing on current new builds to be out of date within 15 years. Architects’ and specifiers’ eagerness to embrace more sustainable [...]

Wates Wildscape: Reimagining the balance between housing and habitats

Turning BNG from Burden to Opportunity As England accelerates plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029, developers face a difficult challenge: balancing the demand for housing with the urgent need to restore our natural environment. Wates Land and [...]

Stirling Prize goes to Witherford Watson Mann's anti-loneliness 'reminagination of an almshouse'

A social housing complex for the over-65s in Southwark, south London by Witherford Watson Mann Architects has been awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize. Replacing an abandoned care home, Appleby Blue Almshouse “radically reimagines the traditional almshouse, flipping the centuries-old typology [...]

A reawakening in hotel construction

Sameer Sawant, Director of leading solid surface manufacturer and supplier, Velstone, looks at the hotel construction sector post-Covid, and how growing momentum is reshaping solid surface specification. When Covid-19 brought the world to a standstill, the hotel construction sector was [...]

Klargester AquaOil Separators

Pollution control is vital for any commercial site. Fuel and oil leaks not only harm the environment but can also result in serious fines and reputational damage. That’s why choosing the right separator is essential. With over 70 years of [...]

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Early stakeholder engagement matters

Richard Tocher at Permarock explains how facade system suppliers can bring greater benefits if engaged at the earliest stages of new build or refurb projects. It’s well understood that an... View Article

Practice Profile: CPMG Architects

This established education sector specialist was transformed following a management buyout, embracing innovation and a people-focused culture, as Kim Neville reports. Founded in Nottingham in 1997, CPMG has undergone a... View Article

Architects need to network

Josh Collins at Altecnic Ltd explains the vital role of heat networks in the UK’s journey towards net zero and how architects could be key to ensuring their adoption. The... 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... 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... View Article
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Healthcare fitted furniture & what it says on the tin

Healthcare facilities present unique challenges for architects.  Unlike other types of buildings, they demand a critical balance of hygiene, infection control, durability and longevity, as well as accessibility, inclusivity, functionality... View Article

Altro’s latest sustainability report published

Altro has published its latest sustainability report, providing a comprehensive overview of the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable practices, with an increased focus on transparency and accountability.  ‘Building better futures’... View Article
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