Ask the Architect: Marion Room

Marion Room, the new director running DMWR Architects’ Manchester studio, answers ADF’s questions on future plans to grow the practice in the north west, and her personal goals What made you want to become an architect? I was good at... View Article

Generating collaboration

The team behind a sensitive restoration in Bristol speak to ADF’s Tom Boddy about how they made the most of historic Victorian infrastructure to support workspace wellbeing and collaboration on a desirable riverside site The historic Grade II Listed Generator... View Article

Top marks for Resiblock at Imperial College London

As part of the South Kensington Masterplan, the new Dangoor Plaza and Queen’s Lawn area will include new landscaping and space for a new piece of iconic sculptural art, created by Andrew Gormley, famous for the Angel of The North.... View Article

Engineered for the outdoors

Saige offers both composite and aluminium decking boards and complete sub-frame sys temthat are fire-resistant. As a result, it is ideal for new builds and refurbishments. By offering both B and A-rated products, specifiers and OEMs can achieve a consistent... View Article

Who wouldn’t prefer an ensuite?

Hoyles Shared Bathroom Control System allows architects and developers of public buildings, residential homes, student accommodation and hospitals to share one bathroom between two bedrooms. A cost-effective solution allowing savings in both space, installation and bathroom furnishings. In addition to... View Article

Looking to specify a slate roof? Watch BMI Redland’s webinar

Natural slate is an iconic feature of our British roofscape. So what does today’s specifier need to consider to successfully meet current building compliance, while guaranteeing suitability for their project? Natural slate is an iconic feature of our British roofscape,... View Article

Tesco Express is serving more customers than ever

Tesco is continuing to expand its convenience store coverage across the UK. Tesco is currently on the look-out for new opportunities, either in existing units or new developments, both leasehold and freehold, of approximately 2,500 to 7,000 sq.ft. They will... View Article

Affordable, sustainably heated homes coming to Dagenham

Be First, the successful regeneration arm of Barking and Dagenham Council, and developer Hollybrook Limited, are bringing 149 new, sustainably heated, homes to the borough as they start work on a £36.5m development on a former office block site, located... View Article

SterlingOSB Zero ‘Primed for Action’ across the board

Panel product manufacturer, West Fraser, has introduced a new ready-primed version of its industry-leading SterlingOSB Zero board which is ideal for use in a wide range of situations from site hoardings through to building exhibition stands and other installations where... View Article

JACKON by BEWI showcases the future of building

Stand: F08 JACKON by BEWI will be at Futurebuild this year and will be promoting its ICF building systems. These are ready for the rigorous new u-value targets for new-builds, when these come into effect in 2025 as part of... View Article

Safe Roof Access – the right way

Gain exclusive information on managing safe access, fire safety, smoke ventilation and security requirements in your building. We look at considerations to be made when specifying products to ensure legal compliance. Join us on Tuesday 28th February 2023 @ 11.00am,... View Article

ADF White Paper: The Road to Zero Carbon (2030-2050)

According to the World Green Building Council, buildings are globally responsible for half of the world’s total CO2 emissions and resource consumption, and 36% of global energy consumption. In 2019 RIBA joined the international Architects Declare movement to put practical... View Article

BG’s SyncEV Chargers at Lace Fields

BG’s SyncEV Chargers have been installed at Lace Fields, one of the latest housing developments by William Davis Homes. Lace Fields when completed, will enjoy around 800-character homes nestled in the historic village of Ruddington, offering the best of both... View Article