A Stannah platform lift future-proofs a new home in Somerset

A first-hand experience by homeowners, Alan and Christine Wiseman Making your home accessible for as long as possible is becoming standard practice in the UK. It’s called future-proofing and it’s practical, efficient and affordable, which is why Alan and Christine... View Article

Laying waste to traditional bins

An innovative new waste system has been installed at Barking Riverside, an over-10,000 home mixed-use project located by the River Thames, London. David Watkinson, Barking Riverside director for design, planning and comms, spoke to Jack Wooler on the Envac system’s... View Article

Exploring modular construction

From prehistoric homes that were made from twigs and branches, to 800 metre-high skyscrapers, construction has developed rapidly over the years. However, the speed of construction for some builds is still not as fast as desired. Despite this, one method... View Article

Beware the law of unintended consequences!

Patrick Mooney looks at the unintended consequences of changing the law on evictions With election day this week, we will very soon know the make-up and likely direction of the next government. Trying to forecast what it will actually do... View Article

Adding value to fenestration design

Ian Osborne of Kestrel Aluminium Systems explains how the aluminium industry has evolved to reduce waste and optimise production, enabling the material to compete with PVCu in a range of sectors The increasing preference for aluminium in window and doorframe... View Article

Forterra finesse elevates modern masterpiece in King’s Cross

A 1980s office building in the heart of London’s King’s Cross has been transformed into a contemporary, high-specification workspace for The Office Group (TOG), following an ambitious project collaboration between building product specialists Forterra and architects dMFK. The new façade... View Article

Wates underlines position as social enterprise market leader

Leading privately-owned construction, property services and development company, Wates Group, has cemented its position as one of the country’s leading supporters of the Social Enterprise (SE) sector, reaching a landmark spending target. In the same week the company was a... View Article

COP25: Foster + Partners launches its sustainability manifesto

Foster + Partners has launched its sustainability manifesto, revealing its methodology for greener projects and demonstrating the practice’s ongoing commitment towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Outlining a holistic sustainable approach, this methodology enables the measurement of embodied... View Article

RIBA Honorary Fellowships 2020 announced 

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 2020 RIBA Honorary Fellowships, which will be awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including property, infrastructure, arts and architectural design. RIBA Honorary Fellowships are awarded annually to people who are not architects but have... View Article

Grimshaw sets out ambitious environmental strategies

Andrew Whalley, Grimshaw Chairman, laid out an ambitious approach to the firm’s environmental strategy in his opening keynote at the World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam this week. His lecture, titled ‘Zero,’ outlined Grimshaw’s commitment to an ambitious start of the... View Article

Lifting architectural barriers

Sean O’Sullivan explores how platform lifts can overcome architectural barriers and help create inclusive design solutions within workspaces Achieving the Government’s target to get one million more disabled people into work by 2027 is largely dependent on the number of... View Article