Vent-Axia welcomes Government Clean Air Strategy

British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the Government’s Clean Air Strategy, launched on 14th January 2019, which highlights the importance of clean air in the home. The strategy sets out how the Government aims to tackle all sources of air... View Article

Duration heritage windows

Our Royale Steel Replacement Windows have been specifically designed as a slim-line, secure and thermally efficient replacement for original steel windows. They replicate the traditional styling, slimness and features of traditional steel windows at a fraction of the cost. The... View Article

Competition launches for new model university in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Council (MKC) together with Cranfield University and Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC) have launched the MK:U International Design Competition for a new model university in the Oxford to Cambridge innovation arc.  Beloved by architects as the most original and... View Article

Stelrad adds Silhouette to the Vita and Softlines series

The latest addition to the growing Stelrad Radiator range is the Silhouette with versions now available in the Vita and Softline Series. The Silhouette features sophisticated vertical lines on the fascia creating a crisp, clean, bold appeal. The Vita has... View Article

Competition commendations for rg+p

Multi-disciplinary design practice, rg+p has received acclaim for its work in three architectural competitions, including one international Incentive Award. Architects, 3D visualisers and architectural trainees from the practice’s Leicester office entered the ‘Latvia TabFab’ competition to develop designs for a... View Article

Evaporating energy costs in the washroom

Imagine a brand new, ‘green’ building. It’s been designed with sustainability in mind every step of the way, from the cladding materials on the wall panels to its energy-efficient lighting system. However, the washroom also provides opportunities to support the... View Article

Problems are mounting for builders, according to new FMB survey

Growth in the construction industry could be held back by a weakening housing market, rising costs and an increasingly nervous banking sector, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The FMB’s latest State of Trade Survey showed that workloads for construction... View Article

Where heritage architecture meets 21st century design

The former Westminster Fire Station is in the midst of a transformation. Development manager Alchemi Group – in partnership with Far East Orchard Limited, a Singapore-based property developer – is working to sensitively restore the Grade II listed Edwardian building... View Article

Wienerberger Brick Award 2020: Call for Entries

To celebrate outstanding brick and ceramic building projects from around the world, the world’s largest brick manufacturer Wienerberger is inviting architects, architecture critics and journalists alike to enter projects into the Wienerberger Brick Award 2020. Entries are open until 9th April... View Article

Benefits of designing homes with daylight in mind

Exposure to daylight has a direct impact on the human circadian system, productivity and mental wellbeing. According to the Mental Health Foundation approximately one in 15 people in the UK are affected by ‘SAD’ or Seasonal Affective Disorder, which is... View Article