Restaurant Gütsch is shortlisted at WAF 2018

Restaurant Gütsch will be presented to the international jury at World Architecture Festival 2018 to be held in Amsterdam between 28th and 30th of November. The project is shortlisted for the Leisure Led Development category in this year’s architecture festival. Restaurant Gütsch is... View Article

The open and shut case for bi-folds

Homeowners are increasingly looking for glazed extensions, light-filled rooms and the additional space needed for versatile living. Steve Bromberg of Express Bi-folding Doors discusses why aluminium glazing products are the answer for opening up conservatory build plans Providing that it’s... View Article

Shingles made simple

Daniel Redfern of manufacturer Marley Eternit says that installing a timber shingle roof is not as hard as you might think, and offers a step-by-step guide From summer houses and self- builds, through to holiday homes and heritage projects, the... View Article

Three in a row

Despite settling down in their previous self-build home in a Herefordshire village, the opportunity to build a new one next door was too good to resist for Mark and Sharon Young. Roseanne Field reports Alane in the small Herefordshire village... View Article

Safety first

Doug Skins, former police officer and now with the national police crime prevention initiative Secured by Design (SBD), answers self-builders’ queries on how to make your home more secure SBD has been a staunch campaigner for improved security in buildings... View Article

Scottish Government announces new Self Build Loan Fund

The Scottish Government has announced a new Self Build Loan Fund which will allow anyone struggling with finance for a self-build to apply for lending. The scheme is open to applications from those who have been unable to obtain self-build... View Article

New homes coming soon to Handforth

A long-awaited housing development in Handforth is soon to launch, Elan Homes has announced. Plans for 13 homes on disused land on Wilmslow Road were approved back in 2011 but the scheme had not progressed. Elan Homes recently acquired the... View Article

Edenstone builds on success

ONE of the fastest growing businesses in Wales, Edenstone Homes is committed to delivering homes and supporting communities as it continues to expand across South Wales and the South West of England. Magor-based Edenstone was recognised in the 2018 Fast Growth 50 list, following... View Article

astudio appoints Miguel Vidal as Computational Design Lead

astudio, the award-winning architectural practice, has appointed Miguel Vidal to the role of Project Architect and Computational Design Lead. Miguel will run the practice’s innovation and computation strategic design approach, utilising these techniques to drive the environmental sustainability of astudio’s projects and... View Article

Water and gas protection

Kevin Dodds of Delta Membrane Systems explores the complexities and challenges around structural waterproofing for developments which also require ground gas protection. Waterproofing structures offers protection to structural components, buildings, and installations from the penetration of water. They reduce risk,... View Article

Streamlining the timber trade

Ian Church of Snows Timber discusses how timber companies are innovating in an increasingly competitive market, and the benefits they are bringing to construction customers, besides pricing. With timber currently at a premium, timber importers and distributors must now compete... View Article

Housing associations recognised as sustainability leaders

New Charter Homes and Aksa Homes, part of Jigsaw Homes Group have been awarded a gold rating for its environmental performance, after being assessed by a national environmental benchmarking group, SHIFT (Sustainable Homes Index for Tomorrow). The accreditation measures the... View Article