Success cast in stone

Toby Marlow of Haddonstone explains how architects can achieve the best outcomes when using cast stone and what advice they should expect from a manufacturer There is a virtually endless variety to the forms which cast stone can take, from... View Article

Making it clear

Graham Lindsay of Weru UK outlines six key areas to think through when considering upgrading and installing new windows Your windows, along with your front door, often create the first impression of your home. But replacing older, tired, window systems... View Article

Building a solid reputation

BRiCS is a new housebuilder on the block which is attempting to raise the bar on quality and sustainability. James Parker speaks to co-founder Hugo Reeve. BRiCS is a new SME housebuilder targeted at building high-quality homes in the south... View Article

Overheating – the hot topic

Overheating has become an increasingly important issue for homes. Dr Anastasia Mylona from CIBSE explains the issue further and outlines some potential solutions It feels odd to be talking about the impact of climate change after the UK has just... View Article

Unlocking the right mix

A former prison site in Portsmouth has found a new purpose, in a combination of new build and refurbishment for a ‘tenure blind’ mix of luxury flats and affordable homes – by two housebuilders. Roseanne Field reports Located on one... View Article

Sovereign network group named first time buyer favourite

Leading housing association Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has been highly commended in the recent First Time Buyer Awards, highlighting the many ways in which it is supporting first time buyers on to the property ladder. Recognised in the Affordable Housing... View Article

Deal agreed for affordable homes in Gloucestershire village

A Gloucestershire village will be the latest to benefit from new affordable homes from a large Midlands provider. Platform Housing Group – which manages almost 50,000 homes across the region – has agreed a deal with Vistry, Britain’s biggest housebuilder... View Article

JMJ Group Holding announce The Grove by ZHA

Comprised of 293 apartments offering panoramic views of Qetaifan Bay and the Lusail skyline, The Grove has been designed with its waterfront promenade as the heart of the community. Passive design strategies are combined with advanced cooling technologies powered by... View Article

Going beyond Gateway 2

Chris Hall of Siderise looks at the new design quality regime under the Building Sagfety Act, and the Gateway 2 approval for higher-risk buildings in particular, discussing what architects need to know on the documentation requirements One of the most... View Article

Technology and innovation expert joins Stonewater Board

Leading housing provider Stonewater has appointed digital transformation consultant  Jane Scott to its board.  The technology and innovation expert replaces departing board member Claire  Kearney, with the appointment taking effect from 1st October.  The former Group CIO of Ferrero brings... View Article

Birchgrove opens first London development in Mill Hill

Leading retirement BTR developer launches its first London community after recognising high and growing demand for housing suitable for older people in the capital Birchgrove, the UK’s leading provider of rented retirement homes, has today opened the doors to its... View Article

New affordable homes open at Brentford waterside

Residents have moved into their new affordable homes at the Brentford Project, a significant mixed-use development within the Brentford Waterside masterplan. Commissioned by Hounslow Council, Tintern, Hamlet and Sonnet Houses provide 96 affordable homes, comprising 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom units... View Article

Government is right to review environmental policies

The Government has appointed Dan Corry to lead a review of DEFRA’s regulations and regulators. His role will be to explore where DEFRA is equipped to drive economic growth, secure private sector investment, and protect the environment, as well as... View Article

View Point: Sara Edmonds

Architect and National Retrofit Hub co-director Sara Edmonds discusses the critical need for a major retrofit programme to tackle fuel poverty, reduce emissions and improve housing quality, and how the Hub is driving collaborative action The challenge of retrofitting the... View Article

Marrying old & new, sustainably

Lucy and Marc Hudson’s sustainable renovation of a west London Victorian terrace successfully blends period style with modern textures and materials TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Pierce Scourfield/Mitchell + Corti With their first child on the way, Lucy, a doctor by... View Article