Resident engagement strategies and the role of fire doors

Resident engagement in high rise residential buildings is a legal requirement but makes sense in all kinds of social housing, says Hannah Mansell, group technical director for Masonite companies in the UK.  The need to engage with building residents on... View Article

An eye for detail

Jon Ducker from Kingspan Insulation explains the nuts and bolts of the Part L update – and why designers now need to pay even closer attention to the details In June, England introduced its first update to the energy efficiency... View Article

Practice Profile: Michael Kendrick Architects

Michael Kendrick explains how he navigated Covid to found a practice with what would be an award-winning approach to designing high-quality, sustainable homes Michael Kendrick has a background working in relatively large design firms such as Glenn Howells Architects and... View Article

Cowie’s recycling program reduces waste and delivers savings

As the UK’s number one producer of net carbon negative engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser (trading as Norbord) understands the importance of having sustainable operations.  With a strong commitment to the environment and the communities in which the company operates, there is... View Article

Triton Systems waterproofing – meeting BS 8102 (2022)

Within the British Standard BS 8102 (2022) Protection of below ground structures against water ingress it can be quite confusing as there are many acceptable options on what can be specified to provide a waterproofing solution when designing a new... View Article

How to Give Your Bathroom a More Luxurious Feel

One of the essential features of any bathroom is comfort. As you perform your personal routine here, you want to ensure that you have a pleasant experience and feel as comfortable as possible during your time there. The daily way... View Article

3 Excellent Benefits of Bathroom Upgrades

Many people agree that the kitchen is one of the areas of the home that everyone loves. It is where family members converge during their free time and where the delicious aroma of prepared food brings feelings of home. However,... View Article

Garador says goodbye to plastic

Leading garage door manufacturer, Garador, is taking steps to make its products more environmentally friendly. Garador’s traditional wrapping system, involving large areas of plastic around each garage door, will be removed from Garador’s full range of up and over garage doors,... View Article

modulyss takes shape at Clerkenwell Design Week

modulyss used Clerkenwell Design Week for the unveiling of its new Clerkenwell Road space with a programme of talks and workshops on sustainability and design. In a striking interior designed to immerse the architecture and design community into the carpet... View Article

Schüco Excellence Award winners 2022 announced

Schüco is delighted to announce the winners of its esteemed Excellence Awards which were presented in the impressive setting of Whitehall’s Banqueting House by architectural designer and television presenter, Charlie Luxton. Held in association with Architecture Today, the awards are... View Article