Here’s how Hobbits insulate their homes

When JRR Tolkein conceived the Hobbit trilogy and the quaint under-hill house in which Bilbo Baggins lived, he probably gave little thought to how to keep his lead character warm in winter. After all, Hobbits wear cosy waistcoats and have... View Article

Nordic Brass Spirals

Nordic Brass copper alloy helps to define a new museum designed by architects BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) in the Swiss Jura mountain region. The Musée Atelier for Audemars Piguet houses the watchmaker’s collection of timepieces, linked to the original workshop... View Article

Lifting the lid on… …sustainability

Sustainability has become far more than a buzzword in recent years, with sustainable construction extending well beyond energy-saving design and basic regulatory compliance. An effective sustainability strategy, using environmentally-aware manufacturers, is now key for housebuilders to help mitigate the impact... View Article

Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum

The future Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum, located within the Guangming Science City, will become a pearl of the Guangzhou–Shenzhen Science Technology Innovation Corridor. The museum will be a key destination to learn and explore the power of science &... View Article

LGA responds to NAO report on managing flood risk

Responding to the National Audit Office’s (NAO) report on managing flood risk Cllr David Renard, LGA environment spokesperson, said, “While the report confirms that government are on track to better protect 300,000 more homes from flooding by March 2021, it... View Article

Lead8 Design for Newly Unveiled ‘11 SKIES’ in Hong Kong

Lead8, the international award-winning design firm, is excited to announce the firm’s appointment as Lead Consultant on ’11 SKIES’ has been extended to include Interior Design alongside its Masterplanning and Architecture scope. 11 SKIES, the brand new HK$20 billion mixed-use destination... View Article

RBG with a unique lasting permeability guarantee from Sudstech

“Innovation in Permeable, Sustainable Surfacing” Click here to view our online brochure Sudstech is an eco-friendly, reduced dig, SUDS-compliant permeable paving solution. Unlike other resin bound surfaces, the Sudstech system utilises a unique sub-base comprised of resin bound aggregate and... View Article

On a mission to replace concrete with recycled timber

The 38-year-old UK architect and scientist Colin Rose has been given the Flemming Bligaard Award of 65,000 EUR from the Danish Ramboll Foundation for his research contribution to the field of Circular Economy. Dr Colin M. Rose from University College... View Article

LGA responds to Spending Review housing funding announcement

Responding to the announcement in the Spending Review of nearly £20 billion in capital investment to underpin the Government’s long-term housing strategy, including a National Home Building Fund with initial funding of £7.1 billion over four years, Cllr David Renard,... View Article