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New modular homes to transform Patchbox pub site

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

Work to deliver innovative modular homes on the site of the former Patchbox pub will start next month (October). The four two-bedroom houses are being manufactured by ESS Modular and will be transported and lifted into position at Rowley View,... View Article

London Festival of Architecture and City of London Corporation reveal ‘Liminal’ by Wolfgang Buttress

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

Forming an unmissable addition to the London Festival of Architecture’s ongoing season of events and installations and the City of London Corporation’s outdoor arts programme, Liminal – a major new artwork next to the Thames created by Wolfgang Buttress –... View Article

Customers and Suppliers join Green-tech at their open day to celebrate their 25th anniversary

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

Green-tech invited its customers and suppliers to help celebrate its 25th anniversary at a VIP open day last week. More than 150 customers and suppliers attended the open day at Green-tech‘s purpose built business park in North Yorkshire. Guests were invited... View Article

One of Britain’s biggest straw-buildings to open for community groups and eco-weddings

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

One of the biggest volunteer-built organic straw-buildings in Britain, and an architectural piece of innovation constructed of just five main materials, is ready to throw open its doors for the first time for youth groups such as Scouts, Guides, care... View Article

Baca Architects Achieves Landmark Planning Consent for Two Flood Resilient Homes on Christchurch Waterfront

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

With flood risk being the primary danger to waterfront homes across the UK, Baca Architects has won the go-ahead for two new houses on Christchurch waterfront in a decision that not only reflects the firm’s exemplary approach to flood resilient... View Article

Contemporary tiling

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

Interest in tiling as a stylish, hygienic and durable finish for domestic walls and floors has never been stronger. Here the Tile Association (TTA) outlines some of the issues which housebuilders and developers need to be aware of. Driven by... View Article

Chetwoods Thrive appointed by logistics developer Gazeley to deliver its ‘Net Zero’ sustainability goals

Tuesday, 24th September 2019

Thrive, the sustainability division of architects Chetwoods, has been appointed by leading logistics developer Gazeley as its specialist environmental, social and governance (ESG) consultant. Thrive will work with Savills to review and develop Gazeley’s policies, processes, funding and decision-making, helping... View Article

New report: the building and construction sector can reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Tuesday, 24th September 2019

As part of the 10th annual World Green Building Week, the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has issued a bold new vision for how buildings and infrastructure around the world can reach 40% less embodied carbon emissions by 2030, and achieve 100% net zero emissions buildings by 2050. Together, building and... View Article

Executive: New design manual to shape new homes

Tuesday, 24th September 2019

A ground-breaking design manual for 600 new homes to be delivered across York has been developed. It will set the standard of the new housing from City of York Council’s Housing Delivery Programme, and has been published alongside a progress... View Article

Work underway on the first of over 1,000 new NE homes

Tuesday, 24th September 2019

In just six summer weeks, regeneration and housing specialist, Galliford Try Partnerships North, has started construction on four North East sites that will deliver 230 new homes and announced the partners it will work with to build 375 more. Projects... View Article

Planning consent granted for Wilton Park and purchase of joint venture partner at Cheshunt Wilton Park

Tuesday, 24th September 2019

Inland Homes (AIM: INL) the leading brownfield developer, housebuilder and partnership housing company with a focus on the South and South East of England, has received planning consent for its flagship site at Wilton Park in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, further to... View Article

BAUMONT REAL ESTATE CAPITAL MAKES ITS FIRST INVESTMENT IN THE U.K- ACQUIRING A 182 APARTMENT PORTFOLIO IN LONDON WITH PARTNER ADDINGTON CAPITAL

Tuesday, 24th September 2019

BauMont Real Estate Capital (BauMont) completed its maiden investment in the U.K. with operating partner Addington Capital, acquiring a residential portfolio from a private family office on behalf of BauMont Real Estate One SCSp (BREO). The portfolio includes 182 apartments... View Article

Foster + Partners to design Shanghai Luye Lilan Hospital

Tuesday, 24th September 2019

Luye Medical, Cleveland Clinic and Foster + Partners are coming together to create a new state-of-the-art general medical hospital in Shanghai’s New Hong Qiao International Medical Center (IMC) campus. The project will create the world’s first ‘Cleveland Clinic Connected’ project... View Article

Demystifying ventilation

Tuesday, 24th September 2019

With the growth of whole house ventilation systems, ducting products and systems abound, specifying and installing them has become considerably more complex. Penny Jones of Domus Ventilation answers the most commonly asked questions when it comes to domestic ventilation ducting.... View Article

LGA RESPONDS TO NHF ‘STATE OF THE NATION’ HOUSING CRISIS REPORT

Monday, 23rd September 2019

Responding to the National Housing Federation’s ‘state of the nation’ report on the housing crisis, which reveals that more than 8 million people in England are living in an unaffordable, insecure or unsuitable home, the Local Government Association’s housing spokesman,... View Article

The HALO appoints Morrison Construction as Phase 1 contractor

Monday, 23rd September 2019

The HALO Urban Regeneration Company, announces Morrison Construction as its main contractor for Phase 1 of the HALO development in Kilmarnock – its Enterprise and Innovation Hub. After a comprehensive procurement process, Morrison Construction was awarded the multi-million pound contract... View Article

Caddick take over historic India Buildings refurbishment project, Liverpool

Monday, 23rd September 2019

Caddick Construction has been appointed with immediate effect on the £11m refurbishment and fitout of the iconic India Buildings on Water Street, Liverpool. Work has already begun on the Grade II* listed building following the recent termination of the previous... View Article

Halliday Clark architects secures planning to transform Grade II listed Rotherham Methodist church into ‘apothecary for the magical’ for children’s charity Grimm & Co

Monday, 23rd September 2019

Yorkshire architecture practice Halliday Clark has secured planning approval to transform a 250-year-old Methodist church in Rotherham town centre into an ‘apothecary for the magical’, which will act as the headquarters for local children’s literacy charity Grimm & Co. The... View Article

Local Community and MVRDV Launch Vision to Reopen Lost Canals in The Hague

Monday, 23rd September 2019

MVRDV, together with local neighbourhood organisations, has presented a plan to the city of The Hague which proposes to reopen the city’s 17th-century canals, which were filled-in during the 20th century. The neighbourhood participation project aims to revive a run-down... View Article

Five key architectural interior trends to watch out for in 2019

Monday, 23rd September 2019

The construction industry is being guided and shaped like never before by a multitude of factors such as climate change, inner city pressures, and even the need to find the right work/life balance. Considering these prevalent issues in the design... View Article