Joules’ New Head Office Development Obtains Planning Permission

Leading design agency and architectural practice, Edge Architecture + Design (‘Edge’) is delighted to announce that its exciting redevelopment plans for the British lifestyle brand, Joules, new head office were this week granted planning permission by Harborough District Council. The... View Article

RGU student’s communal garden officially opened by Housing Minister

A communal garden on the site of the old Craiginches Prison designed by a student from Robert Gordon University’s Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment has been officially opened by the Scottish Housing Minister, Kevin Stewart MSP. RGU Architecture student Lina Khairy’s ‘Break Free’... View Article

Number 41 takes shape

Andy and Sarah Ball have made great strides on their sustainable Derby build since they last reported in Selfbuilder + Homemaker. Sarah updates on the recent progress. When you left Number 41 the last time round, the one tonne steel... View Article

Only planning reform can grow communities in a sustainable way

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA), a membership organisation for owners of land, property and business in rural England and Wales, has released a report revealing the barriers that stop our rural communities from growing. The report: ‘Sustainable Villages... View Article

Queensberry acquires first residential element within New Waverley

Award winning prime site property developer, Queensberry Properties Ltd (QPL) has acquired from Artisan Real Estate Investors, the first residential site within the groundbreaking 7.5 acre mixed-use ‘New Waverley’ project located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic old town. The... View Article

Tackling timber humidity risk

Niall Crosson of Ecological Building Systems and Michael Foerster of pro clima discuss the need to ensure that unforeseen moisture trapped during timber builds can be released, avoiding damage over time Timber construction is undergoing something of a renaissance in... View Article

Perfect porcelain

The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse’s Chris Grainger discusses the compelling benefits of porcelain floor tiles, from efficiency, cost and maintenance, to the ability to create a precise visual result Choosing flooring for your new home is a big decision. While... View Article

New sales director appointed by regional housebuilder

A West Midlands housebuilder has appointed a new sales director who brings with her a wealth of experience within the industry, having worked throughout the region for more than 20 years. Joanne Winston has joined Persimmon Homes West Midlands and... View Article

Double win for Spitfire at WhatHouse? Awards 2018

Spitfire Bespoke Homes is delighted to have received the Silver Award for Best Medium Housebuilder and Gold Award in the Best Development category for Clevedon Hall Estate at the WhatHouse? Awards 2018. Held at The Grosvenor House Hotel on Park... View Article

Bingley’s Fern House triumphs in national awards

The Abbeyfield Society’s Fern House development in Bingley, West Yorkshire has scooped the residential category at the 2018 Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards Grand Final, officially making it one of the UK’s finest developments. ITV News Anchor, Nina... View Article