Hope for the best

Nicki Hogg’s self-build saw her and her partner go from surprise auction to acquiring a desirable south Devon plot in Hope Cove for their forever home Text & Images: Ewen Macdonald It was a chance visit to a fishmongers in... View Article

Open House London

Despite having no initial plans to alter their traditional Victorian family home in Greenwich, David and Nicola Fleming ended up reinventing it, building two highly contemporary extensions which dramatically improve look and layout. Text: Debbie Jeffery Images: Joseph Trayler/Henri Bredenkamp... View Article

A different view

Self-Build Case Study – Tony & Phillipa Neilson-Factor, Essex Self-Build Case Study: Despite a distinct lack of windows and character in general, Philippa Neilson-Factor and husband Tony took a punt on reinventing an uninspiring Essex bungalow with potential for an... View Article

£13m residential scheme brings 65 new homes to Croydon

CPMG Architects completes work on £13m residential scheme in Croydon, bringing 65 new homes to the London borough. The Waldrons scheme includes nine three-bed, 29 two-bed, 19 one-bed and eight studio flats, with over 30 per cent of the homes... View Article

Signs that you should invest in property this year

Some people are keen to invest in property, while others need a bit of a push to realise just how lucrative this kind of investment can be. Property investment is sometimes a little more complicated than other kinds of investments,... View Article

Five ways to make your home more energy efficient

When considering home improvements such as extensions or upgrading fixtures, it can be easy to overlook energy efficient ratings when making these changes. Not only this, but there are many smaller changes homeowners can make to save energy and decrease... View Article

New venture Belvedere Stone joins forces with BAL

Launched in February, Belvedere Stone is part of the Lovell Stone Group, a family-owned company who own and operate five quarries in the UK. The company has taken its significant knowledge and technical expertise and applied that to source stones... View Article

Approval for major Waltham Forest redevelopment scheme

A redevelopment project that will bring hundreds of homes and a wide range of new facilities to the Borough of Waltham Forest has been given the green light. The joint planning application from Taylor Wimpey East London and Waltham Forest... View Article

The hottest trends

Steve Birch of Vogue (UK) explores the latest bathroom heating trends for 2020. The desire for versatile, energy-efficient solutions in the home has given the industry the opportunity to create new designs which are lightweight, non-polluting, durable and most of... View Article

An ‘I’ on innovation

Angus Macfarlane of James Jones & Sons discusses the increasing popularity of I-joists, and their inherent economic, technical and environmental benefits for addressing the current challenges the housebuilding industry faces. With the Government’s promise to build 300,000 new homes per... View Article

Decking – do your homework

Sarah Francis of Arbor Forest Products gives an insight into how to spot quality decking products – both in terms of timber and composite options. Despite our changeable weather, we Brits are a nation of garden-lovers: even if it’s just... View Article

The multi-generational living opportunity

The growing trend of multiple generations living together in one house offers a whole new market for housebuilders – they just need to consider age-inclusive and flexible design options, says David Schill of Aritco Lifts. Much has been made of... View Article

The Pool House, Warwickshire

Environmental credentials and performance were why Kerakoll products were chosen for the Pool House, a development that included internal and external tiling and engineered oak flooring. This modern house on a beautiful site overlooked by Oversley Castle was purchased as... View Article

Marmox Showerlay360 – behind great bathrooms

Marmox, synonymous with high-performance tiling preparation, waterproofing and insulating solutions for showers and wet rooms has always been behind great bathrooms. Now with Marmox Showerlay 360 floor level shower bases, Marmox is providing architects and designers with the latest in... View Article

An opportunity our industry MUST take

With an open Government-led consultation to review the ban on the use of combustible materials in and on the external walls of buildings, Paul Richards, Managing Director of Aquarian Cladding Systems, discusses why a balanced explanation is needed to enable... View Article

The successful specification of anti-terrorism solutions

Professionals involved in the planning, design and ongoing management of public spaces and streetscapes must consider and address a number of factors when looking at site security and safety. Here, Mark Lester of Hörmann UK, explores the key issues and... View Article