Knauf to Open Low-Carbon Insulation Plant in North Wales

Knauf Insulation, one of the leaders in sustainable building materials, is proud to  confirm the intended location of its new state-of-the-art rock mineral insulation  manufacturing plant in Shotton, Clwyd, North Wales (UK).  Strategically located less than two miles from the... View Article

ARDEX supports Roman-style mosaic collaboration

A 50m2 Roman-style mosaic has been unveiled at a sea viewing platform in North Yorkshire – designed by Turner Prize-winner Jeremy Deller and Sculptor Coralie Turpin. The project has been installed as part of the town’s Wild Eye coastal art... View Article

Placefirst completes £21m Build-to-Rent Scheme in Halifax

Build-to-rent (BTR) developer Placefirst has completed a £21m, 122-home residential scheme in Halifax town centre, further expanding its portfolio of high-quality, professionally managed rental communities. At a ribbon-cutting event attended by the Mayor of Calderdale, Ann Kingstone, Placefirst and Calderdale... View Article

Sound support for schools

Holly Rivers of Heckmondwike FB discusses how noise in schools impacts learning and teaching, highlighting the need for better acoustic standards and the role of carpets in creating quieter environments that allow pupils better focus. In recent years, research has... View Article

Notts home-grown talent takes AI Design Prize

Nottingham-based architectural practice CPMG has seen success in its ranks through the award-winning AI design capabilities of one of its young rising stars. Qasim Iqbal, a Part 2 architectural assistant at CPMG, has recently been credited through the International AI... View Article

A free ride from Garador

Garador’s large delivery trucks were in full use over the weekend when they delivered over 200 cyclists back to their departure point after taking part in a big charity race. The cyclists were participating in the 25th annual Coast to Coast... View Article

Meeting the FHS with Ground Source Heat Pumps

The Future Homes Standard is nearly upon us; a set of legally binding mandates that the UK’s housebuilding market will need to comply with to help the country reduce carbon emissions and meet its net zero goals. But what does... View Article

Zinc: the natural choice

Jonathan Lowy of VMZinc tracks how zinc has played a key role in iconic buildings from Paris’ monuments to modern campuses and healthcare facilities – and how this durable and highly recyclable material is now culturally recognised by UNESCO. Zinc... View Article

Looking to the future

Vivalda discusses how a creative cladding system transformed a Northern Irish primary school, using engraved volcanic rock panels to create a striking facade that celebrates diversity, local history, and hope. Creative cladding has been instrumental in the aesthetic of a... View Article

Make the right connections

24-26 June NEC Birmingham InstallerSHOW is the UK’s must-visit event focusing on sustainability in the built environment, bringing together more than 800 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors across three halls and three days at the NEC Birmingham. In addition to the... View Article

Renting Out Architect-Designed High-End Holiday Homes

At the higher end of the property rental market, an architect-designed holiday home sits pretty much at the pinnacle, commanding premium rents with tailor-made luxury. From Airbnbs to private lets, an architect-designed holiday home comes with the cachet of creativity... View Article

Practice Profile: AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a firm that has redefined architectural practice, blending engineering precision with people-centred design, with sustainability and collaboration to the fore. Kim Neville reports. AtkinsRéalis’ journey began with an unorthodox move, establishing an architecture arm within what was formerly... View Article

Clerkenwell Design Week 2025

Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else in the world. It’s no surprise, then, that Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) has become a globally recognised platform for the design community to come together... View Article