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Naturalness and sophistication are the starts of Architects@Work London 2020

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Sensory design and the return of ‘nature into spaces’ are some of the themes that will inspire professionals this year at Architect@Work A wood-clad floor that reverberates through space, the brilliant marble of a workbench that invigorates the spirit, the... View Article

Magnusson Architecture and Planning wins multiple 2020 AIA Design Awards for St. Augustine Terrace and MLK Plaza

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) announces the firm’s recognition by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a leading firm in architectural excellence in New York City, State, and the Tri-State region. For their projects, St. Augustine Terrace and MLK... View Article

A New Year’s Revolution: Aico launches groundbreaking SmartLINK Gateway technology

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Aico, the market leader in domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection, has launched the SmartLINK Gateway, the Ei1000G. This is a first in asset management and compliance, providing full visibility and remote whole system monitoring of Aico Fire and Carbon... View Article

Policy Exchange Report on Planning – expert comment

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Following The Times’ story on the Policy Exchange report on planning and plans to overhaul the system, Paul Smith, MD of Strategic Land Group commented: “The planning system is very recognisably the one that existed in 1947 when the socio-economic... View Article

Renovation of Grade II listed property in Winchester completed by Paul Cashin Architects

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Triptych House is a Grade II Listed dwelling in Winchester, Hampshire. The property is one of a row of terraced dwellings that are annexed to a large 18th Century manor house. The property has a modest and unassuming appearance from... View Article

Guaranteeing an invaluable roofing solution

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

When a roofing defect occurs, it is often the housebuilder or developer that ends up picking the hefty repair bill. Mark Parsons, technical director at leading pitched roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, highlights the importance of manufacturer’s guarantees. The... View Article

A building is only as flexible as the installations it houses

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

With a growing trend towards flexible working how can building design keep up? The growth in flexible working has seen the way organisations utilise workspace radically evolve. In response to this growing trend, commercial real estate is seeing a seismic... View Article

New deadlines help landlords reduce energy bills and tackle Climate Emergency

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Scotland’s largest and only dedicated national landlord organisation today welcomed the laying of regulations before the Scottish Parliament today for a new timetable for rules to improve the energy efficiency of rented homes. Under proposed new rules, homes in the... View Article

A ceremony to lay first bricks officially marks the start of building work on multi-million pound cancer centre at Cumberland Ifirmary

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

A ceremony to lay the first bricks will officially mark the start of building work on a multi-million pound cancer centre at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals... View Article

Kalwall rockets away

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Aerospace company Blue Origin’s vast new 70,000 square metre factory in Kennedy Space Centre’s Exploration Park in Florida is now manufacturing ‘Glenn’ rockets for launches at Cape Canaveral 10 miles away. In addition, it is expected that the factory’s upper-level... View Article

Royal Greenwich Trust School celebrates topping out of new extension

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) has celebrated a major milestone towards completion of its £13.4 million extension and refurbishments project, funded by the Royal Borough of Greenwich, during a special topping out ceremony Built by construction firm Willmott Dixon on... View Article

Bathroom style statements

Wednesday, 29th January 2020

John Brooks of Lecico discusses changing bathroom design trends, and the impact that tV and other influences have had on consumers’ demands. At the end of a busy day, many people are keen to get home, kick off their shoes... View Article

Guide to pre-completion sound testing

Tuesday, 28th January 2020

Pre-completion testing forms the Part E requirement of the Building Regulations that are in place for new houses, new flats, flat conversions and change of use into flats. Therefore, Part E puts the responsibility on the owner of the property... View Article

Growing evidence linking indoor air pollution and respiratory problems in children, according to new report by Royal Colleges

Tuesday, 28th January 2020

There is growing evidence that respiratory problems among children may be exacerbated by indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries, according to a joint report by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the Royal College of Physicians.... View Article

A change for the better

Tuesday, 28th January 2020

Listen here. Heidi and John Exley moved into the house of their dreams near Doncaster – and then modernised it beyond all recognition with the help of a local architect TEXT & IMAGES: HEATHER DIXON For years Heidi Exley had secretly... View Article

Sliding doors, made simple

Tuesday, 28th January 2020

Listen here. Steve Bromberg of Express Bi-Folding Doors outlines the essential factors for self-builders who are considering sliding doors – from size limitations to energy efficiency OTHER THAN SAVING SPACE, WHAT BENEFITS CAN SLIDING DOORS OFFER OVER BI-FOLDS? The main benefit... View Article

The fruits of determination

Tuesday, 28th January 2020

Listen here. Nothing was going to stop resourceful self-builder Gill MacLeod achieving the house of her dreams, a major renovation in rural Scotland TEXT JAYNE DOWLE IMAGES EMMA GRAY Clambering around a delivery depot in a hi-vis vest and hard hat,... View Article

An adventure by the sea

Tuesday, 28th January 2020

Listen here. Embarking on a self-build sans architect is not for the faint-hearted, but Joey and Charlotte Thomson decided to go the DIY route to creating their perfect coastal home TEXT & IMAGES EWEN MACDONALD In 2015 Joey Auger and Charlotte... View Article