Athletes Village: Lot E2B

A family resemblance Sector E of the Athletes’ Village is first and foremost a family resemblance. As coordinator architect of the sector, CoBe has pre-written the main guidelines that govern the design of the various buildings while leaving some leeway... View Article

Designs for Changfeng mixed-use development revealed

​​Foster + Partners has revealed designs for the Changfeng mixed-use development, which will form an integral part of the Shanghai Science and Technology Finance cluster in the city’s Putuo District. Part of the wider Shanghai 2035 Masterplan, the scheme sets... View Article

The Tech must be ready if we are to be on Zero Carbon

By Mat Shenton, partner and head of new homes at Rapleys and Jasmine Pidgley, managing director of SME developer Neulive The last 12 months have seen no fewer than five major consultations on proposed policies that will impact new homes... View Article

Playgrounds are no-go areas for one in two UK kids

Britain’s playgrounds are turning into no-go areas for the nation’s children – with half (49%) rarely or never visiting one, new research reveals. Two out of five (44%) parents cite poor condition of equipment as the main reason for keeping... View Article

Why choose composite windows?

Enjoy the best of both worlds with VELFAC composite windows and doors. External aluminium frames add contemporary style plus an impressively durable and low maintenance finish – no need to repaint for the lifetime of the installation Internal pine frames... View Article

Re-defining high-rise living with Pyroguard balustrades

Winter Gardens are an ideal way of offering high-rise residents access to a contemporary, all-weather outdoor space. They also require a specific set of building materials that meet the required fire safety regulations. It’s for this reason that Pyroguard Balustrades... View Article

Book a CPD with a structural timber specialist

Carpenter Oak have been pioneers in the timber framing industry for over 35 years, championing design and craft. Our CPDs will get your staff up to speed on timber framing knowledge and practices. We offer two CPDs. A one-hour programme... View Article

Home Styling: Feels like home

More homeowners are exploring the possibilities of texture in the kitchen, in search of a more inviting and cosy ambience for the ‘heart’ of your build. Molly Chandler from Willis & Stone offers guidance on how to achieve a homely... View Article

Physical Security for Healthcare facilities

The government’s Health Building Note gives best practice guidance on the design and planning of new healthcare buildings and on the adaptation/extension of existing facilities. It states that “security measures should be incorporated into the design of all healthcare buildings to... View Article

Safe heating from Stelrad

Stelrad offers the widest range of low surface temperature radiators – LSTs – designed for the casings to never exceed 43°C making the radiators safe to touch. Ideal for all buildings where young, elderly and vulnerable people live, work or... View Article