Schöck Isokorb for Passivhaus Large Project of the Year

Winner of the Large Projects category of the UK Passivhaus Awards 2021, the first phase of Agar Grove, in Camden – anticipated to be the UK’s largest residential Passivhaus development when completed – tackles occupant wellbeing, climate action pledges and... View Article

Introducing AKW’s Guide to Creating Dementia-Friendly Bathrooms

We have created a guide to summarise best practice design advice for creating dementia-friendly bathrooms with guidance provided by leading healthcare and building design experts. All aspects of bathroom design including lighting, flooring, taps, showers and heating are covered. We... View Article

Immerse yourself in a sensory experience for doors

When we talk about interior doors in the context of sensory experience, the obvious topic is to think about looks and general appearance. However, in our hopefully soon to be, post-pandemic world, a more immersive experience is sought in our... View Article

Something special from Beko

Behind the scenes, Beko has been working on something special. Ground-breaking new technology, HarvestFresh™ in selected fridge-freezers, cleverly mimics the 24-hour sun cycle, helping to preserve vitamins in fruits and vegetables for longer*. Preserves Vitamins – By replicating the sun’s natural... View Article

True to their words

When Astrid Woloszczuk and her husband set out on their self-build journey, they wrote a list of key words that captured how they wanted their new home to feel. The result’s a project that has realised all their dreams –... View Article

A cracker of a project – self-build in Lincolnshire

Fulfilling the meaning of “Crackerjack”, which means an exceptionally good person or thing, everything about Crackerjack Barn is exceptional; from the barn style building itself to the stunning views of the surrounding land, and incorporating Jo’s Great Grandfather’s name Jack.... View Article

Senior helps build the nest

Various aluminium fenestration solutions from Senior Architectural Systems have flocked together to create The Nest, a new community sports facility in Norwich. Designed by architects Chaplin Farrant and built by Cocksedge Building Contractors for Norwich City FC’s Community Sports Foundation,... View Article

Electric car chargers to be mandatory in new homes

Electric vehicle charging points are set to be required by law in new homes and buildings in England from next year. The Government has said the move will see up to 145,000 charging points installed throughout the country each year.... View Article

A brighter future

A couple looking to turn their cramped Victorian house in east London into a bright, open and spacious home for their growing family, used a fairly unproven architect to help them strike the right balance TEXT ROSEANNE FIELD IMAGES ADAM... View Article