Cooking up your dream kitchen

To support self-builders who are looking to create their dream kitchen, Debra Hutt of Wren Kitchens shares her insights into how to get the most out of the process. With homeowners generally upgrading or replacing their kitchen space every 15-20... View Article

The power of colour in design

Victoria Brocklesby of Origin discusses how coloured doors and windows can transform home design, and offers practical advice on using colour to boost kerb appeal, enhance light, and add value. The decisions are endless when designing a home: from floor... View Article

London Build 2024: The biggest edition yet

20-21 November Olympia London On 20-21 November, what’s thought to be the UK’s largest construction show, London Build, is back, and this year the biggest edition yet, with brand-new, exciting features and stages for attendees to discover.  London Build 2024... View Article

Keller Kitchens extends carbon farming collaboration

Since 2021, DKG (parent company of Keller Kitchens and Bruynzeel) and ZLTO (association of farmers and horticulturists in the Dutch provinces Zeeland, North Brabant and South Gelderland)  have been working together on a five-year pilot project ‘Carbon Farming for CO2-storage in farmland’. DKG joined... View Article

Ask the Architect: Sarah Small

Weymouth native Sarah Small is an associate and Passivhaus designer at Dorchester practice SPASE Design – here she answers ADF’s questions on what drives her, from early concepts to current schemes What made you want to be an architect? From... View Article

Hive mind

Architects SPPARC encouraged a family business hesitant to the perceived limitations of heritage restorations to rescue a Grade II-listed Fitzrovia townhouse and create an elegant office. James Parker reports. London architecture studio SPPARC built on its existing relationship with an... View Article

Evidencing competency: Who is the judge?

Nigel Ostime, architect and principal at Ostime Consulting, questions the effectiveness of the new competency requirements for Principal Designers under the Building Safety Act, asking whether the varied systems plus no unified vetting will ensure safety. One of the glaring... View Article

Inspectas project team underpins robust compliance framework

Inspectas Property Compliance has introduced a new team to oversee the management of action plans for asbestos management and removal, fire risk, water risk and health & safety management. Created to help clients prioritise, budget and procure a solution, the... View Article

Castle Green strengthens land team

A NEW senior land manager has joined Castle Green Homes as the business looks to expand into new areas. James Hampson was recently appointed to the role at the housebuilder, which has offices at St Asaph and Preston Brook. The... View Article

Designs revealed for Bilaj Al Jazayer Beach masterplan in Bahrain

Foster + Partners’ Bilaj Al Jazayer Beach masterplan will create a dynamic new destination on Bahrain’s southwest coast. Spanning 3.5 kilometres of beachfront, the walkable mixed-use district provides new homes, hotels and retail, alongside public green spaces and state-of-the-art amenities.... View Article

SNG shows community commitment with Didcot FC sponsorship

In a show of support to the local Didcot community, leading housing association Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has proudly announced a 12-month partnership with Didcot Town Football Club. With two major residential developments in Didcot – Willowbrook Park and Nobel Park – this sponsorship... View Article