The commercial case for building with timber

The industry has focused on the speed and sustainability credentials of building with timber, but some of its most compelling advantages are commercial, as Paul Newman at the Structural Timber Association explains. The Government’s ambition to deliver 1.5 million new... View Article

Heating designs for life

Ashley Cooper at WMS Underfloor Heating explains why the provision of heating is not just a technical decision, but a design choice that shapes how a home feels. When we think about home heating, the conversation often centres on performance... View Article

Integrating digital in the roof

Dan Redfern at Marley discusses how digital integration is reducing risk, saving time and reshaping the way architects approach roof specification. Roof specification has never been a tick-box exercise – but it is becoming significantly more complex. Today’s architect must... View Article

Access to the right options

Graham Mears at Stannah Lifts explains the different types of lift solutions designed for improving accessibility, and advises on the best options for a variety of scenarios. Passenger lifts are the most common type of lift found in residential and... View Article

Discover Floors with the Ability to Improve Lives at Housing 2026

Discover IVC Commercial’s affordable social housing flooring solutions at Housing 2026. Leading European manufacturer of sheet vinyl flooring, IVC Commercial will be exhibiting at Housing 2026, showcasing its dedicated social housing collections that are affordable for providers and which have... View Article

Design the space between

Grout is often an afterthought, chosen from a limited range of colours to get an approximate match to the tile. It doesn’t have to be.  Kerakoll’s Fugabella Color is a grout range with 50 different shades, allowing you to use... View Article

View Point: Luke Macnab of Feilden Clegg Bradley

Luke Macnab, architect at Feilden Clegg Bradley, says the potential of AI to transform design has to be balanced with ethical and environmental questions. Heraclitus observed that change is the only constant in life. Throughout history, humans have created and... View Article

Sustainability & Sound

As Clerkenwell Design Week (w) marks its 15th anniversary across London’s EC1 district, the festival is sharpening its focus on two salient themes: sustainability and sound. Across the venues, streets and green spaces, Design Interventions – the festival’s curated series... View Article

Ask the Architects: Pablo Lambrechts & Lindsey Webster

ADF gets the lowdown on the working life of husband-and-wife team Pablo Lambrechts and Lindsey Webster, who co-founded their practice L+ Architects in 2018 What does the role of architect now mean across residential & wider sectors? Pablo Lambrechts: The... View Article

From coal barges to co-living

AHMM ’s mixed-use development in west London is helping to redefine the role of the Grand Union Canal, connecting heritage inspiration with modern co-living approaches. Stephen Cousins reports. Stretching for over 137 miles, the Grand Union Canal was once a... View Article

The Bathrooms & Washrooms Masterclass

This CPD webinar brings together experts to explore innovations in water saving, usability, and aesthetics, addressing the evolving needs of both multigenerational residential households and the commercial sector. It highlights how showers are becoming central to modern residential projects, examining the drivers... View Article