Employee ownership secures a bright future for JDDK

Employees of Newcastle-based JDDK Architects are now owners of the multi award-winning practice following a 100% share transfer to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). EOT’s were introduced in the UK in 2014 after a government review identified that employee-owned companies... View Article

There is more to a Passive House than the bigger picture

Without a doubt, the climate emergency must be taken seriously. Buildings account for 35 percent of total global energy consumption. We know it is essential that we transition to sustainable construction methods and materials. Understanding the environmental implications of our... View Article

Protect Duty

A study by security manufacturer study reveals that only SEVEN UK councils have assigned budget to the upcoming ‘Protect Duty’ legislation. 237 UK councils currently have zero budget assigned to the looming regulations Freedom of information requests submitted to UK... View Article

Embodied carbon – CIBSE calculation methods

CIBSE expand building services embodied carbon calculation methodology to support engineers internationally. CIBSE is launching an addendum to TM65, the embodied carbon calculation methodology published in 2021. TM65 Embodied carbon in building services: Using the TM65 methodology outside the UK (TM65LA) is designed to... View Article

Foster + Partners completes new DJI Sky City in Shenzhen

Foster + Partners has completed the new headquarters for DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology. Located in the Nanshan District in southwest Shenzhen, China, the two towers – 44 and 40 storeys respectively – are... View Article

The perfect interplay of quality, function & style

Finding green products that protect the building structure as well as the environment over their whole life cycle can be quite challenging. As net-zero and compliance with sustainable building emerges in the construction industry, XPS solutions with verifiable environmental footprint... View Article

Introducing the new Quooker CUBE

Following the successful launch of the CUBE in 2019, Quooker is proud to introduce its latest product development, the new and improved CUBE. An accessory that fits easily on to any existing Quooker tap, CUBE provides instant chilled and sparkling... View Article

Home Styling: Magical bedtimes

In designing a children’s bedroom, it’s possible to create a sense of magic, and if you allow yourself to move away from the standard approaches there are no limits. Interior designer Cat Dal offers some practical tips As with any... View Article