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Radiating future relevance

Tuesday, 18th May 2021

With energy efficient heating systems fast becoming vital components of new homes, Chris Harvey of Stelrad Radiators looks at some of the hottest ideas when it comes to radiator innovation for self-builds With the major changes taking place in the... View Article

Power your life

Tuesday, 18th May 2021

Mark Chewter of Plug In Solar explains why solar energy remains a great investment, and how a solar PV system can be used to help you meet Building Regulations, while saving money on your self-build home’s future bills With an... View Article

Counting down to SAP10

Tuesday, 18th May 2021

With a return to normality comes a realisation that a new SAP method for assessing houses’ energy use is imminent. Harry Hinchliffe of C80 Solutions outlines the impact that SAP10 will have. Having faced unprecedented challenges over the past year,... View Article

HLM Architects launches ‘HLM_Healthcheck’, a new environmental design tool that measures wellbeing

Monday, 17th May 2021

After more than three years in development and testing, HLM Architects has launched HLM_Healthcheck, a digital tool that assesses how emerging building design concepts are likely to perform by measuring the quality of the environment for the people that use... View Article

Architects’ confidence remains strong – RIBA Future Trends April 2021

Thursday, 13th May 2021

In April 2021 the overall RIBA Future Trends Workload Index fell by 5 points to a balance figure of +24, after an increase in March. Whilst the previous month’s optimism has moderated, expectations about future workload remain strongly positive. Thirty-four per cent... View Article

DLA Secures Approval for £40m Residential Scheme in Sevenoaks

Wednesday, 12th May 2021

DLA Architecture has secured full planning consent, on behalf of its client Freshwater, to deliver a new £40 million residential led development on Sevenoaks High Street in Kent. Chandlers Place is the proposed redevelopment of a former Tesco store to... View Article

Industry welcomes planning overhaul in Queen’s Speech

Wednesday, 12th May 2021

Confirmation of the Planning Bill, which includes a raft of changes to the system, has been announced in the Queen’s Speech, as well as a new Building Safety Regulator in the wake of Grenfell. The Queen announced that the Planning... View Article

Reimagining the Village Fate

Wednesday, 12th May 2021

With the impact of the pandemic leading to a 126% increase in people considering properties in village locations, a new report by global architects Broadway Malyan seeks to address the environmental, economic and social issues facing rural communities of the future in... View Article

Shenzhen Terraces Begins Construction: Architecture for a Tropical Climate with a Theatre, Library, and University

Wednesday, 12th May 2021

MVRDV has begun construction on Shenzhen Terraces, a mixed-use project that forms the core of the thriving university neighbourhood in Shenzhen’s Longgang District. The project comprises a stack of accessible plates containing the buildings’ programme, where all communication takes place... View Article

Queen’s Speech centres on planning overhaul

Tuesday, 11th May 2021

New laws aiming to enable the UK to “build back better and stronger from the pandemic” were unveiled in the Queen’s Speech, including an overhaul of the planning system to increase building rates across the UK. The Government’s new legislative... View Article

Construction recovery needs to support green homes, says the FMB

Monday, 10th May 2021

Government measures to unlock the full potential of local builders would maximise the construction sector’s economic recovery and support the country’s transition to net zero, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to construction PMI data published today. Brian Berry,... View Article

Over 1.1 million homes with planning permission waiting to be built – new LGA analysis

Monday, 10th May 2021

More than 1.1 million homes granted planning permission in England in the last decade are yet to be built, new analysis by the Local Government Association (LGA) reveals today. The LGA is calling for councils to be given powers in... View Article

Dame Judith Hackitt commends Salix Homes as cladding remediation complete

Friday, 7th May 2021

A leading figure in building safety has commended Salix Homes for its commitment to fire and building safety as the housing association announced the completion of its cladding remediation programme. Dame Judith Hackitt is Chair of the Industry Safety Steering... View Article

New CEO announced for Buro Happold

Wednesday, 5th May 2021

James Bruce has been announced today as Buro Happold’s new Chief Executive Officer, with a strong message that the business will strengthen its global presence and, in doing so, create a better, more sustainable world. Buro Happold is one of... View Article

Saunders submit masterplan for eco-innovation business village in Cambridge centred on cycling, walking and exercising

Wednesday, 5th May 2021

Saunders are working on a masterplan for one of the UK’s greenest innovation business villages in Cambridge which is centred around providing significant social and wellness benefits with a focus on landscape led sustainability, low carbon buildings, walking, cycling and outside social/... View Article

DMWR Architects makes senior promotions and new appointment

Tuesday, 4th May 2021

DMWR Architects has made two senior promotions and a new appointment within the Practice. Paolo Di Gennaro, who is based in the London office and Chris Lenehan, based in the DMWR Manchester office, have both been promoted to Director. In... View Article

Bathroom & Tiles Books get an Update for 2021

Monday, 3rd May 2021

With new product launches coming on board in 2021, RAK Ceramics is publishing new editions of its Bathroom and Tiles Books, providing retailers with up-to-date marketing material at what is a busy and exciting time for the bathroom brand. A... View Article

Exclusive copy for building design construction, bylined by James Ayres, Operations Director, Lime Green Products Ltd

Friday, 30th April 2021

Fibrous ceilings – how can you identify and repair faults? Fibrous ceilings are often a stunning piece of architecture, with intricate and complex designs. The unique ceilings are often associated with Victorian and Edwardian theatre and music halls; however, they... View Article

Workspace Design Show welcomes new speakers and partners and hosts educational talks ahead of its event this autumn

Thursday, 29th April 2021

Workspace Design Show, the exciting event bringing together the commercial interiors community with its inaugural event taking place over the 4-5 November this year at London’s Business Design Centre, is building momentum with exciting news of new speakers and partners... View Article

House prices have hit pre-financial crash highs in just three regions of Britain

Thursday, 29th April 2021

The latest research from Warwick Estates has revealed that while house prices are currently at an ‘all time high’, they’re yet to surpass their pre-financial crash peaks in all but three UK regions, when taking inflation into account. The average house prices... View Article