Following their first collaboration in 2007, Chybik + Kristof and Koma Modular – a Czech module manufacturer – conclude their collective work on the ‘Modular Research Centre’, showcasing an innovative use of modular structures by altering conventional systems. Located in... View Article

An important part of LoCASE’s (Low Carbon Across the South and East) work is to provide funding for businesses “to develop or improve their ‘green’ product/service” and to transfer learning from successful pilots in retrofit and low carbon business development.... View Article

A more diverse construction workforce is at the heart of a new equity and inclusion plan launched in Scotland to give the building industry access to a wider talent pool and tackle labour shortfalls. Currently, women account for 2.7% of Scotland’s modern apprenticeships and... View Article

The £6m scheme, to be built in Accrington, Lancashire, will house homeless veterans and low-income families in 46 eco homes that can each be ‘printed’ in weeks. The Charter Street project is being developed by Building for Humanity, a UK based not-for-profit housing... View Article

Plans for a residential development in a North Wales village have been given the green light. Bellway Homes Limited (North West Division), supported by planning and development consultancy, Lichfields, has secured planning approval for a mix of 112 one, two,... View Article

Getting your own home can sometimes be your biggest investment to date. Buying and maintaining a new-build home can be costly, with ongoing maintenance and renovations happening throughout the home’s lifecycle so that it still serves its purpose. People are... View Article

John Robertson Architects (JRA), an international architecture practice which specialises in producing sustainable, and future-proof commercial, educational, and residential assets in legacy and historic buildings, has launched a studio in Edinburgh.  The studio, located on George Street in the central... View Article

Orbit, leading social housing provider and developer, has received ISO14001:2015 certification for its environmental management system by the British Standards Institute (BSI). ISO 14001:2015 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organisation can use to enhance its... View Article

A local housebuilder and Westbury estate agent have joined forces to help raise awareness of proposed changes to rental legislation, which could have a dramatic effect on the local buy-to-let market. From 2025, new rental properties must have an Energy... View Article

Scott Brownrigg’s design for the refurbishment of the 225-room Hyatt Regency London Stratford and 125-room Hyatt House London Stratford in the East End of London has completed. Located within an existing single building on the edge of Westfield Stratford City,... View Article

Affordable housebuilder, Orbit Homes, is set to deliver 52 brand-new properties in St. Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings. Porters Grove, a 23-acre development which occupies the former Darwell Campus of St Leonards Academy, will feature a public open space, footpaths, and children’s play... View Article

The planning application to reinvigorate the historic Impney Estate, north of Droitwich Spa, has been approved by Wychavon District Council in Worcestershire. Custodians of the Estate, Impney Ltd, are looking to realise a sustainable future for the Grade II* Impney... View Article

London-based architecture practice Penoyre & Prasad, a studio of Perkins&Will, has designed a new 420-pupil primary school in Sugar House Island, East London. The new School will support the unique curriculum of the education provider, the Big Education Trust, and... View Article

Nottinghamshire developer David Wilson Homes is answering the needs of homebuyers seeking a unique exterior to their home with features of character at its Romans’ Quarter development. The developer has combined traditional detailing with a contemporary colour palette in its latest phase... View Article

The sessions, exhibitors, and speakers not to miss at the grand home event plus Kevin McCloud reveals the best, worst, and most mind-blowing moments of 25 years filming Grand Designs. Full of inspiration and expert advice, Grand Designs Live is gearing up... View Article