Choose to live in a place that benefits the environment

Pol MacDonald, a director of the Place team at SLR Consulting, says that traditionally people tend to choose to live somewhere due to its affordability and simple practicalities, however, through education we can change people’s thought process to consider an... View Article

Making the most of aluminium windows

Director of ASWS (Associated Steel Window Services) Kris Bennell, considers how conserving aluminium window systems can cut cost as well as carbon As a strong, lightweight and very versatile material, aluminium has seen service for everything from saucepans to the... View Article

Cascading the benefits of decorative metal in workspaces

Kelly Goldsmith of Amron Architectural unveils the power of ‘architectural drapery’ to creating captivating spaces using metal sculptural elements that also provide the practicality required in workspaces When integrated into workspace design, decorative metal not only elevates the aesthetic appeal... View Article

Copper’s resilient appeal

The Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) explores the benefits of copper in modern day infrastructure – from our homes to hospitals and transportation systems – and how copper is helping to create a more sustainable future through careful and considered design... View Article

Winners of the 2024 RIBA Awards announced

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winners of the 2024 RIBA Awards at a ceremony held on 16 October at London’s Roundhouse. The Elizabeth Line, designed by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation and AtkinsRéalis, was named as the... View Article

Harrison to design more than 30 global Fogo de Chão locations

Global consultant firm Harrison is currently designing 33 global Fogo de Chão locations, including both remodels and new builds. As the global design lead for the internationally renowned restaurant brand from Brazil known for its elevated churrasco dining experience, Harrison has helped evolve the... View Article

University of Warwick launches unprecedented £700m capital investment

BDP’s plans for The University of Warwick’s STEM Connect Programme, part of the £700m Connect Programme have been unveiled. Following a competitive design competition, the multidisciplinary consultancy won the project to design a significant investment in the University’s teaching, learning... View Article

Tom scores MD role at Anwyl Cheshire and North Wale

SWITCHING from professional rugby league to quantity surveying, has led to Tom Grundy tackling his biggest role yet – as Anwyl’s new managing director for Cheshire and North Wales. It’s Tom second stint with the homebuilder, following a short time... View Article

White Paper: Principles for Adaptive Reuse Projects

ADF’s latest Industry Viewfinder White Paper is now available online. Adaptive reuse is an architectural approach that is gaining momentum as a sustainable and innovative alternative to demolition and new construction. Rather than replacing existing buildings, this method preserves key... View Article

Principles for Adaptive Reuse Projects

Adaptive reuse is an architectural approach that is gaining momentum as a sustainable and innovative alternative to demolition and new construction. Rather than replacing existing buildings, this method preserves key aspects of the original design and repurposes structures for new... View Article

Home Styling: Make your home work for you

Cathy Dean of interior architecture and design firm Studio Dean explores how thinking like an architect about how your home functions can transform the way you live your everyday life I love this definition of architectural interior design: “if you were... View Article

Boost for Fenland as new affordable homes are completed

A new housing development in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire has been celebrated at a special event marking the first time Fenland District Council has worked with one of the Midland’s largest housing associations. Platform Housing Group, which manages almost 50,000 homes, has... View Article

Invest 2035 is a call to remove the barriers to growth

Ahead of the Internation Investment Summit in London, the Government has launched the consultation  for ‘Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy’, alongside a new Advisory Council.   Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said:   “Invest... View Article