Woods Bagot designs win four World Architecture Festival awards

In an “extraordinary” result, global architecture studio Woods Bagot has won four World Architecture Festival (WAF) awards for three Australian projects, cementing its reputation as one of the world’s leading design practices. Meadowbank Schools in western Sydney won Best School and... View Article

Singapore’s new Science Centre design unveiled

Singapore’s Science Centre Board has unveiled the design of the new Science Centre which will provide unique facilities and programmes as a destination for all Singaporeans to access science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and experiences. The new Science... View Article

Shaping the future of construction

As a certified EcoProfit operation for over 15 years, wedi’s mission is to support the industry improve its carbon credentials and to help consumers recognise the added value of having a ‘green’ home with low energy bills. Manufactured with at... View Article

A small victory

As an owner of a company that designs and builds furniture, Hamish Forbes wasn’t initially daunted by a full renovation of his one bedroom cottage in the west of Scotland. However, he soon realised small doesn’t always mean simple TEXT... View Article

John forges the right result

When John Wilkinson took the decision to buy a run down former blacksmith’s cottage just outside York, he wasn’t quite prepared for the renovation journey that lay in front of him TEXT HEATHER DIXON IMAGES DAVE BURTON John Wilkinson felt... View Article

Stop energy costs going through the roof

The rising cost of energy prices and the recent introduction of more stringent building regulations (Part L) have pushed thermal efficiency to the top of the priority list for self-builders and renovators considering new glazing solutions for their homes.  These... View Article

Stop costs running away

Collecting rainwater for domestic use is nothing new; it’s been done since Roman times and is still used today in modern, sustainable homes. Jae Lester from RainWater Harvesting looks at how technology has changed, though the principle remains unchanged In... View Article

The rising trend in lifts

People today are generally moving houses less often, indicating they are buying and building homes to live in for many years to come. Alastair Stannah from Stannah looks at how futureproofing your house with a lift can ensure you can... View Article

New financial inclusion lead for Orbit

Leading social housing provider and housebuilder, Orbit, has appointed a new Financial Inclusion Lead as part of a new strategy to support the wellbeing of customers. In a brand-new role for Orbit, Jo Brown who previously worked for the Citizens’ Advice... View Article