The Twins, a residential ensemble like a green valley by KCAP

The Twins, a residential ensemble designed by KCAP, has recently completed. The project consists of two robust volumes set around a communal courtyard garden. Stepped green balconies, combined with the sturdy materialization and luxurious detailing, makes for a sensorially rich... View Article

RICS welcomes newly announced home insulation grant scheme

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) welcomes the announcement that the government will introduce plans next week to fund loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, and smart heating controls. Business secretary Grant Shapps said the government had allocated £1 billion... View Article

Foster + Partners: A new tower on the block

425 Park Avenue is the first full-block office building on New York’s Park Avenue in over 50 years. The new building is located alongside Modernist icons such as the Seagram Building, Lever House and the CBS Building, on the world’s... View Article

Hightown’s 8000th home goes to veteran experiencing homelessness

Hightown Housing Association is celebrating a special milestone after delivering its 8,000th affordable home, within its Whippendell development in Watford. The development delivers a total of 81 affordable properties, which will house people nominated by Watford Borough Council or allow people... View Article

How to realistically net Net-Zero

This month has seen another show of force by climate protestors. Whether you agree with their tactics or not, their actions capture a wider sentiment, that we’re not doing enough to halt climate change. The same could be said for... View Article

ITP Ltd celebrates win in Façade 2022 Design and Engineering Awards

Yorkshire-based building membrane specialist, Industrial Textiles & Plastics (ITP) Ltd, celebrated a major award win when the Stamisol Safe One breather membrane scooped Product of the Year in the Façade 2022 Design and Engineering Awards. As the exclusive UK suppliers of Stamisol Safe One, ITP attended the... View Article

Retiring – but far from shy

Realising their Victorian house would be unsuitable as they approached retirement, Elaine and Tom Devine decided to take matters into their own hands and tackle a new build in their garden, but their timber-framed project faced some planning battles TEXT... View Article

Overheating is out

TuffX’s Paul Higgins explains what the new Part O of the Building Regulations means for glass and glazing in new homes The new Building Regulations Approved Document Part O is designed to tackle overheating in new residential buildings. As the... View Article

Aggregate Industries launches new high-performance, sustainable concrete

Leading building materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, has launched DYNAMax, a new high-performance concrete that reinforces the business’ commitment to building progress towards a more sustainable construction industry. DYNAMax will complement Aggregate Industries’ existing range of low carbon concrete products, while... View Article

Celebrating creativity in building design

Perched on a hill overlooking York, Clifford’s Tower has played a significant role in the city’s history. Following a £5m refurbishment project, which included the construction of a roof deck using Marley’s CitiDeck® this historic monument can continue to delight and educate... View Article

Bodmin Jail Attraction

The five-year project to restore and reinvent the Grade II listed Bodmin Jail from its derelict state into a luxury boutique hotel and leading visitor attraction required the installation of disability access lifts. Platform Lift Company’s expertise was called upon... View Article