EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) should set requirements to reduce whole-life carbon emissions of EU building stock, says BPIE 

Carbon emissions across the whole lifecycle of buildings must be immediately reduced if we are to meet Europe’s climate targets for 2030. A new policy roadmap from BPIE argues that the EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) recast should ensure a comprehensive vision of a carbon neutral building and construction... View Article

World’s best new building – RIBA International Prize 2021

The winner of the world’s best new building: The Friendship Hospital in Bangladesh designed by Kashef Chowdhury/URBANA. The award is a global accolade for design excellence and social impact. The remote community hospital in south west Bangladesh was commissioned by... View Article

Persimmon Homes north east region steps up with apprenticeships

With national apprenticeship week around the corner (7th – 13th February) Persimmon Homes is currently focusing on its apprenticeships, training and development throughout England, Scotland and Wales. In line with this, the North East, Durham and Teesside businesses are striving... View Article

HOK Delivers University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre

This month the first group of researchers, technicians, professional staff and post-graduate students began to occupy the University of Glasgow’s new Advanced Research Centre (ARC). A centrepiece of the University’s campus development and one of the first buildings to occupy... View Article

Bar Orion Architects’ ‘Mapu 5’ residence unveiled

An atypical property built over two plots of land with a unique “H typology,” and walking distance to the Mediterranean Sea. Bar Orion Architects, a leading international architecture firm based in Israel and established by Tal and Gidi Bar Orian... View Article

Applied Studio completes Hammersmith House transformation

London-based architects, Applied Studio, and interior designer, Clare Nash, have completed the transformation and conversion of Hammersmith House in West London.  The former one bedroom, 1960’s bungalow has been radically overhauled to create a three bedroom family home, including a... View Article

HIMACS CPD on Solid Surfacing in the Healthcare Industry

Solid Surfacing Healthcare Solutions This CPD is aimed at educating and informing about how Solid Surfacing can be specified within Healthcare Projects to create safe, hygienic and user friendly environments. The presentation will explain what Solid Surfacing is made of,... View Article

Fibo’s wall panels: The antibacterial solution

Specifying products with inherent hygienic properties is vital in order to limit the spread of bacteria – especially in healthcare and education settings. As such, Fibo is pleased to announce that all of its waterproof wall panels have now been... View Article

Sustainable style solutions from CTD Architectural Tiles

With the need to create greener buildings continuing to colour interior design schemes in the commercial sector, leading tile supplier CTD Architectural Tiles has made it easier than ever for specifiers to find eco-friendly tile finishes and solutions. Working with... View Article