Quote fo the Week – 28th May 2018
“Architecture is reaching out for the truth.” – Louis... View Article
Going off-grid
Ian Digby of Calor discusses looks at how alterations to standard housing designs resulting from fuel choice can be reduced for off-grid properties, and the part played by Part L1A of the Building regulations. Complying with Part L1A of the... View Article
Getting a handle on aluminium doors
Will Jones of Senior Architectural Systems looks at how aluminium doors can open up new opportunities to create homes that offer the highest standards of style, security and sustainability. The term ‘patio door’ is often used to refer to a... View Article
Spitfire secures two prestigious awards
Leading niche homebuilder Spitfire Bespoke Homes has been recognised for its work at the Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2018. The company was awarded highly commended for Best Family Home under £750,000 for its show home at Highworth in Broadway,... View Article
Construction struggles as housebuilding takes a tumble
The value of new construction contracts in April reached £4.9 billion, a decrease of 6.8 per cent compared to March. The decline coincides with a housebuilding slump that saw a drop of 15.3% compared to the previous month and a... View Article
Commended winners named in NHBC Health and Safety Awards
57 UK site managers have been awarded Commended status in NHBC’s annual Health and Safety Awards. Now in their ninth year, the Awards recognise and reward site managers’ commitment to achieving the very best in on site health and safety. In recent... View Article
Bureau Veritas considers the impact of the Hackitt Review
As the long-awaited Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety by Dame Judith Hackitt was published last week, prompting much debate among the media, general public and industry alike, Bureau Veritas considers the long-term repercussions of the recommendations and calls... View Article
“Vacant properties need protecting”: A look at Newton House in Bristol
There are roughly 6,000 properties sitting vacant in Bristol whilst thousands more people are waiting for affordable places to live. Whilst local councils are scrambling to find solutions to the housing crisis, there’s one solution that is not being utilised... View Article
Karbon homes grows stronger as it welcomes 1,300 new households
Karbon Homes has strengthened its portfolio after agreeing to purchase over 1,300 homes from another social landlord, The Guinness Partnership. The multi-million pound deal is a major stock acquisition within the UK’s affordable housing sector. The deal makes good business... View Article
Alison Brooks Architects unveils a major immersive installation ‘ReCasting’ at 16th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia
Alison Brooks Architects have been invited by the Curators 16th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara to respond to this year’s theme of ‘Freespace’ by addressing the subject of housing and urban dwelling.... View Article
New from RIBA Publishing comes the hugely anticipated rereadings2
A companion book to the successful rereadings, this new volume responds to a surge in demand and interest in imaginative and creative reuse of existing buildings. From the highly successful writing partnership of academic, author and designer Sally Stone and... View Article
SSM starts production of Sollentuna Hills project with 94 homes
SSM Holding AB , Sweden’s leading developer of smart and affordable homes, is now starting production of the Group’s second rental unit project, Sollentuna Hills. The project comprises 94 homes with a separate balcony/French balcony or terrace in Väsjön, Sollentuna,... View Article
Capital One’s dynamic new london office designed to suit a growing business and flexible working culture
Capital One UK has unveiled its new, state-of-the-at office across two floors in the White Collar Factory in London’s growing tech precinct. To strengthen its presence in London, the new office is a showcase for modern agile working within the... View Article
The retail park renaissance?
The shifting retail landscape is continuing to cause a ripple of confusion, risk and uncertainty for investors and developers alike, however, innovation has a key part to play in the sector. Paul Starbuck from retail, sport and leisure specialists LK2... View Article
The American Hardwood Export Council and Waugh Thistleton Architects collaborate with ARUP to build landmark pavilion for the London Design Festival
Waugh Thistleton Architects, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and ARUP are collaborating to present ‘MultiPly’, a modular cross-laminated tulipwood pavilion, in the Sackler courtyard of the V&A from 15 September. ‘MultiPly’, one of London Design Festival’s Landmark projects, will... View Article
Council opens new Stonewater development of low-cost rental homes in Aldershot
Rushmoor Borough Council’s Councillor Mike Roberts cut the ribbon this week at the official opening of social housing provider Stonewater’s new £1 million development of eight one and two-bedroom low-cost rental apartments in Aldershot. The new Stonewater homes, which will... View Article
Eight out of ten scale-up businesses in construction and real estate sector bullish on Brexit
Almost half (42%) of the scale-up businesses in construction and real estate believe that the Government’s approach to Brexit and international trade will benefit them, while 40% say it will have no impact at all, according to a new report: Dream... View Article
Building memories through infrastructure: why it matters
This glimpse of the future was crafted by: John McNeil Have you ever experienced that feeling when you had to stop and take a mental picture of your surroundings, taking in every second, every moment you had in that place?... View Article