Architecture team expands with trio of hires

Planning and design consultancy Marrons has strengthened its architectural team with a trio of hires. Principal architect Chloe Willis and architectural assistant Shannon Lander will be working from Marrons’ Bristol hub, while Zubair Hussain, also an architectural assistant, will be based in Birmingham. Chloe... View Article

A glittering waterfall in Taipei

Aedas global design principal Dr. Andy Wen and executive director Yijun Qian led the team to create a waterfall-like office tower in a prime location near Taipei Arena. With rich Taiwanese office characteristics, Taipei Zhongshan District Changan Duan 345 Office... View Article

Wheel of good fortune

A young couple seeking their first home together in Cumbria brought in family help to maximise the benefits of a site that once housed a water mill, and on which now sits their four-bed property TEXT LAURA SHADWELL IMAGES LUCY... View Article

Open up to light relief around the home

TuffX’s Paul Higgins explains how rooflights can provide innovative solutions to maximise natural light, create dedicated work zones, and balance energy efficiency with comfort in your self-build or renovation Times have changed, and our homes are changing with them. Energy... View Article

Comment: The window view

Get in the lead and avoid the delays  Unexpected delays can cause huge disruption to a self-build project, costing you valuable time and money. Here, Ben Brocklesby of Origin explores why it is vital to research likely product lead times... View Article

Ask the expert: Wetrooms 101

In recent years the wetroom concept has taken a leap into mainstream popularity, and installations in homes are more desirable than ever to meet a range of needs. Shaun Hunt from Impey answers some self-builder Frequently Asked Questions For many... View Article

Biodiversity Net Gain – Benefit or Bureaucracy?

Samantha Hursey, Operations Director and Ecologist at Meadfleet, a leading open space management company, shares her thoughts on Biodiversity Net Gain and the challenges it poses to the development industry: What is Biodiversity Net Gain? Biodiversity Net Gain is set... View Article

The most popular home improvements in the UK

Recent statistics reveal almost half of homeowners in the UK embarked on home improvement projects in 2021, collectively spending £21 billion. From creating stylish environments through kitchen remodelling to expanding living spaces with loft conversions, home improvements are a popular... View Article

Episode 4 of Builders’ Voices is now live!

In the latest episode of the Builders’ Voices podcast, James Parker, editor of Housebuilder & Developer, had the pleasure of speaking with Nic London, the founder of N. London Construction — a high-end housebuilder established back in 2004, focusing on... View Article

Apprentice joins Leeds architecture practice

An award-winning architecture practice in Leeds has appointed a junior architectural technologist apprentice as part of the firm’s commitment to investing in the next generation of industry talent. Brewster Bye Architects has appointed Ciaran Cartwright who is also a Leeds... View Article

Vinyl floors for good quality social homes

Beauflor vinyl floors are a cost-effective and lasting finish for today’s social and affordable homes. Social and affordable housing providers can look towards Beauflor for a floor that contributes to a supportive and good quality interior for tenants, while fulfilling... View Article

Marmoleum Cocoa: A naturally climate positive solution

A new independent EPD has verified that Forbo Flooring Systems 2.0 and 2.5mm Marmoleum sheet collections are now naturally climate positive, cradle to gate, without offsetting. To celebrate, Forbo has refreshed its popular Marmoleum Cocoa collection with a variety of... View Article

A swift and sustainable home extension

Pasquill, the leading UK supplier of roof trusses, has showcased the efficiency and sustainability of its timber frame extension in a recent Plymouth project – with the main frame completed in only two days. Designed for homeowners seeking eco-friendly and... View Article