Bringing buildings to life through colour render

Colour is much more than an aesthetic choice. It is a design tool that can shape how we experience the built environment. When colour is applied through render, it can significantly influence how people perceive and interact with architecture. Elaine... View Article

Nick Jackson joins BDP to lead workplace architecture projects

BDP has appointed Nick Jackson as an Architect Director to strengthen its workplace design expertise in London and across the UK. With more than 25 years of experience designing and delivering award-winning commercial developments, Nick will focus on expanding BDP’s... View Article

Gorlaeus Lecture Hall, Civic Architects

Leiden University Lecture Hall, Civic Architects The first university in the Netherlands was founded in Leiden in 1575. The institute is a familiar sight in the historic city centre with its historic buildings. Less well known is the fact that... View Article

Cala set to launch the foundry in Glasgow’s Southside

Cala Homes (West) is set to return to Glasgow’s popular Southside as its upcoming development, The Foundry is due to be unveiled to homebuyers this month. The long-awaited development, which is located in the popular area of Cathcart, is primed to launch... View Article

Marrying accessibility and aesthetics

Attributed to Anil Madan, Non-Residential Marketing Manager at Ideal Standard UK and Armitage Shanks Designing commercial washrooms that are accessible to everyone begins with a clear understanding of the regulatory landscape. In the UK, Approved Document M of the Building... View Article

The point of WCs in BREEAM

David Davis of MEP engineer G&H says that with BREEAM remaining a well-used method for assessing sustainability goals, choosing the right product choices for earning points needs to be a prority, and why toilets are a key component. Achieving higher... View Article

Why modern wood burning stoves belong in Future Homes

Erica Malkin of the Stove Industry Association explains why modern wood burning stoves offer architects a low carbon, resilient secondary heat source for sustainable home design, and one which is now backed by policy. As the UK moves toward net... View Article

An education in colour

It is well known that colour can have a profound impact on building occupants; Dawn Scott at Dulux Trade explains how in educational environments, it can be used to enhance learning and wellbeing for students. Across the built environment, colour... View Article

Flurry of hires and promotions at landscape architecture practice

Landscape architecture practice, Influence Landscape Planning and Design, has announced a number of hires and promotions as the business continues to expand its client base. The company, which has just moved into its new premises at Huddlestones Wharf, Newark, welcomes Leonie... View Article

Plans approved for 150 new homes in Kings Langley

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has secured approval to grant planning permission to build 150 new homes in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. Dacorum Borough Council has passed a resolution to grant outline planning approval for the creation of a new neighbourhood on the edge... View Article

Unilin Flooring Updates the Moduleo LayRed Range

Unilin Flooring has launched the updated Moduleo LayRed engineered vinyl flooring range, bringing performance improvements, a more natural look and new wood, tile and herringbone designs. Launched in 2019, Unilin Flooring’s original Moduleo LayRed engineered vinyl flooring range has been... View Article