Actis Future Homes Standards CPD earns RIBA approval

An Actis CPD which shows how to comply with changes to Part L and prepare for the Future Homes Standard has been approved as a Royal Institute of British Architects approved training module. The CPD, which looks at how to ensure professionals meet the... View Article

Grand Designs Live and Green Living Live Show Highlights

Grand Designs Live returned to Birmingham NEC last week and closed its doors on Sunday 9th October after a hugely successful outing. Welcoming thousands of visitors, the show hosted by Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud, was packed with hundreds of... View Article

A guide to low carbon heating

Joseph Raftery from Samsung Climate Solutions gives architects the lowdown on the specification and installation of heat pumps One of the central conundrums to solve in architecture over the next decade will be how our homes can be sustainably built,... View Article

Roll on sustainability

Paints and coatings can deliver sizeable sustainability benefits to a building project. Peter Howard from Dulux Trade outlines some of the top considerations for specifiers To meet net zero targets and customer demand for more sustainable building practices, it is... View Article

A renewed focus on sustainability

All sectors are having to strike the tricky balance between addressing the climate crisis and navigating a pessimistic economic outlook. Thomas Pearson from Arup looks at an example of renovation and renewal in hospitality as one solution The built environment... View Article

Mancunian melancholy

Two fifteen-story residential towers, like a pair of ballerinas, soar upwards high above the northernmost Salford Quays in Manchester. Slender backs linked together, they fan out towards the water and have earned the title the “Duet”. Anyone who moves into... View Article

Transforming outdoor space into a cosy autumn setting

Brits are being encouraged to turn their backyards into cosy havens to make the most of their outdoor spaces as the crisp Autumn weather draws near. The experts at Gardening Express have outlined the best ways to create a relaxing ambience... View Article

Neaco secures Constructionline Gold Membership

Architectural product manufacturer, Neaco Ltd, has strengthened its procurement credentials after securing Gold Level Membership of Constructionline, the UK construction industry’s leading register for pre-qualified contractors and consultants. A long-established member of Constructionline, Neaco has completed a rigorous audit process... View Article

Internal glazing transforming the home’s footprint

Lines have blurred between home and work, with many not fully returning to office working. This means that open plan living is no longer a practical layout, with homeowners looking to create separate zones to fit their lifestyle changes and... View Article

‘Zoning’ the future of homes

Combining working, schooling, and living at home has highlighted that the open plan living aesthetic popularised in the 1970s is no longer fit for purpose. Many are now ‘zoning’ their homes to compartmentalise living and working, but they don’t want... View Article

KKA designed Ashton Gate development plans get green light

Liverpool architecture firm KKA has received approval from Bristol City Council for its work on the 3,626-seater Sports and Convention Centre next door to Ashton Gate Stadium. The Sporting Quarter – developed by Bristol Sport – will provide a new home for... View Article