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Toyota to build prototype city of the future in Japan

Tuesday, 7th January 2020

Toyota has revealed plans to build a prototype “city” of the future on a 175-acre site at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan. Announced at CES 2020, the global consumer technology show in Las Vegas, the Woven City will... View Article

Innovative luxury Devon Passivhaus apartment block wins International Property Awards

Tuesday, 7th January 2020

Seaton Beach, an innovative seafront development of eight luxury apartments at Seaton in Devon, built to Passivhaus standards, has won ‘Best Apartment Devon’ for the Penthouse and ‘Best Sustainable Residential Development in the UK’ in the International Property Awards and... View Article

New research highlights the severe impact of noise on the UK workforce

Tuesday, 7th January 2020

UK acoustics company Oscar Acoustics have recently released findings from its research into noise pollution in the workplace Exploring the views of UK employees across a range of different sectors, the research reveals some surprising and concerning effects of noise... View Article

Luxury Lillie Square development watertight thanks to Newton Waterproofing

Tuesday, 7th January 2020

Leading independent supplier of structural waterproofing systems, Newton Waterproofing, has provided the perfect solution for a huge development in London. Stonehouse Property Care, a Newton Specialist Basement Contractor, worked alongside Sir Robert McAlpine on the luxury Lillie Square project in... View Article

Hauraton channels drain Blue Badge scheme parking bays at RHS Wisley

Tuesday, 7th January 2020

The new facility at the Royal Horticultural Society gardens, Wisley, Surrey has transformed the experience for visitors. The new Welcome Building buildings with its surrounding landscape includes a spacious arrivals hall, cafe, shop, plant centre and a 100 seat restaurant.... View Article

The dynamics of a building

Tuesday, 7th January 2020

Today, the lines between different segments have blurred, and buildings are adopting a variety of identities, which may reflect the characteristics of various segment designs. Here, Marijke Griffioen, Senior Designer at Forbo Flooring Systems, discusses these trends and how the... View Article

A quarter of landlords plan to exit the market this year, putting over half a million homes up for sale

Tuesday, 7th January 2020

A quarter (26%) of landlords plan to cash in on at least one property this year, potentially putting over half a million homes up for sale, according to new research by landlord insurance provider Simply Business. The survey of 800... View Article

Hill and Goram Homes to create £55 million new waterside destination in the heart of Bristol

Tuesday, 7th January 2020

Hill, the award-winning top 20 UK housebuilder, and Goram Homes, a housing company founded by Bristol City Council, have announced their first joint venture that will see the delivery of a 165-unit development in Bristol. The scheme, located on Bristol’s... View Article

Peel L&P buildings become the first in the UK to achieve net zero carbon status

Tuesday, 7th January 2020

Grade A offices across Liverpool and Greater Manchester and an historic building in Glasgow have been third party verified against UK Green Building Council’s 2019 definition. 11 properties, ranging from 25,000 sq ft to over 120,000 sq ft, including buildings... View Article

A new way to design and build our houses and cities

Monday, 6th January 2020

MultiPly, an eight metre high, carbon neutral, timber pavilion, made exclusively from American tulipwood, opens to the public in Madrid Rio at its entrance to the Casa de Campo, as part of the Madrid Design Festival, on the 1st of... View Article

Steven Smit named director of MVRDV’s Shanghai office

Monday, 6th January 2020

MVRDV is pleased to announce Steven Smit as its new director of MVRDV Asia. “With Steven we add a very experienced manager to the team, who shares our ambition, optimism, and adventurous spirit,” says managing director Inger Kammeraat Steven Smit... View Article

A new book by Richard Weston

Monday, 6th January 2020

‘100 Ideas That Changed Architecture’ chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Entertainingly written by an expert on architecture, it provides a concise history of the subject, and offers a fascinating resource to dip into for the general... View Article

SLG sells site to Macbryde Homes

Monday, 6th January 2020

Land promoter, The Strategic Land Group (SLG), has sold 3.2 acres in Penyffordd, Flintshire, to Macbryde Homes, achieving 150% of the market value estimate. The deal is will see the delivery of 32 new homes alongside associated infrastructure, including public... View Article

Stunning jetty finished with Osmo UK

Monday, 6th January 2020

After installing a jetty to provide safe access to his boat, a marine enthusiast was looking for a product that would protect the wooden decking from the elements whilst also enhancing its natural grain. Painter and decorator, Robert Moore of... View Article

RIBA accredited CPDs – informative, enjoyable and lunch is on us

Monday, 6th January 2020

Rockfon now offer four RIBA-accredited CPDs. Held at your offices, each 45 minute seminar will explain the unique benefits of stone wool acoustic ceiling and wall solutions, and the design freedom they enable. All attendees receive an attainment certificate, double... View Article

New product from Schöck – for reinforced concrete walls

Monday, 6th January 2020

The Alphadock is an innovative new addition to the Schöck range of solutions for minimising thermal bridges in building structures. This new product thermally insulates connections for reinforced concrete walls and columns, providing optimum thermal insulation and maximum load bearing... View Article

Resiblock provide Retail Therapy at Knocknacarra

Monday, 6th January 2020

Resiblock have teamed with JSA Architects in the specification of Resiblock Resiecco at Gateway Retail Centre, Galway for Knocknacarra Phase 2. Resiblock have initially provided sealing solutions for an area of around 1500m² for the retail centre car park and... View Article

Come see our beautiful modified LIGNIA timber on Stand 246

Monday, 6th January 2020

LIGNIA® is ‘wood for life’, manufactured by the award-winning LIGNIA Wood Company in Barry, Wales. LIGNIA is modified from FSC® plantation softwood into a beautiful, durable timber that matches hardwoods in appearance and performance (with a full suite of laboratory... View Article