Defence by design

Planned legislation will make safety installations mandatory for entertainment venues, but Mark Stone from Securiscape says architects working on projects in all sectors should take a leaf from its book The cost of living crisis and pandemic may have dominated... View Article

Keeping a cool head

With climate change already noticeably taking effect, housebuilders and developers must consider landscape design in this context, and get materials spec right. Jamie Gledhill of Brett Landscaping offers his insights The extreme heatwaves which characterised the summer of 2022 brought... View Article

Reinventing spaces with Origin’s Internal Doors

The way people view their homes is changing. Homeowners are increasingly opting to redesign open plan spaces to fit lifestyle changes and accommodate hybrid working. Our homes are now performing more functions than ever before, including playing host to homeworking.... View Article

Staircases and Balustrades

Efficient. Reliable. Exceptional. At Demon Designs Ltd, our team has extensive experience with staircases and balustrades. With our in-house designers and experienced fitters, no project is too complicated. We can supply and fit helical, spiral, cantilevered and single spine staircases... View Article

Maximise the view, maximise the space

Weston-Super-Mare’s Revo Kitchen & Terrace Restaurant has received glowing praise from customers for its alfresco dining. The 300-seater beach cafe and restaurant has been specified with high-quality Kestrel Aluminium Folding Sliding Door System that maximise the views and create a... View Article

AT Awards: 2022 winners

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is delighted to announce the winners for its annual AT Awards. Presented by the President, Kevin Crawford PCIAT, on 21 October 2022, the Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in Architectural Technology for both students... View Article

Nordic Royal in Nova Scotia

‘Nordic Royal golden copper alloy gives the building a real sense of opulence and quality, as well as contributing to its art-deco feel’ Nordic Royal golden copper alloy detailing accentuates the art-deco inspired, subtle opulence of a new, award-winning development... View Article

Homebuyers say ‘come dine with me’ post-Covid

The pandemic meant greater visibility of kitchens due to Zoom calls, and since Covid the outbreak there’s been a return to the age of the dinner party with homeowners looking to spend social time with friends and family.  Dave Mayer... View Article

A hot take on the sustainability agenda

Looking at the Government’s consultation on the proposed Future Homes Standard and also the Heat and Buildings Strategy, Dennis Milligan of the British Flue & Chimney Manufacturers Association says that it’s easy – but incorrect – to assume that there... View Article

Safe roof access & smoke ventilation for flat roofs

Join us on Tuesday 29th November 2022 @ 2.00pm, for our live RIBA accredited CPD seminar ‘ACCESS ALL AREAS’ – Roof Access and Natural Smoke Ventilation for Flat Roofs. Gain exclusive information on managing safe access, fire safety, smoke ventilation... View Article

New podcast: What’s stopping construction going green?

In the first episode of the Building Matters podcast by Lignacite, an expert panel picks apart the thorny subject of sustainability and discusses the foundations for change. Bringing together forward-thinking minds from leading architectural practices and Lignacite’s own team, the... View Article

ZHA to build Hangzhou International Sports Centre

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the competition to design the new Hangzhou International Sports Centre. Incorporating a 60,000-seat football stadium and practice pitches, the Hangzhou International Sports Centre’s design also includes a 19,000-seat indoor arena as well as an... View Article

Architects build on impressive 30 year heritage

Leeds’s longest standing architecture firm is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a string of new contract wins in the residential, education, health, community enterprise, arts, sports and leisure sectors. Brewster Bye Architects was founded in 1992 and is renowned for its... View Article