London Build 2026

Taking place from 25-26 November, London Build 2026, co-located with elementalLONDON, will bring together architects, designers, developers, contractors, manufacturers and built environment professionals at Excel London for two days of insight, networking and collaboration. The event will explore the ideas,... View Article

Calculating the impact of the new window calcs

John McComb at Reynaers Aluminium UK discusses how the new, more rigorous method of calculating window performance is reshaping the fenestration industry. Since the latest Future Homes Standard was published outlining the changes to Part L and Part F of... View Article

Site-specific approaches to finishes for durability

Architectural metals’ performance can depend greatly on the location of a building, which is why understanding the substrate, environment and required service life are key. Tomasz Kluczewski at AkzoNobel Powder Coatings explains. Architecture is designed to last, and that expectation... View Article

View Point: Simon Sturgis

Architect and CIC Climate Change Expert Panel member Simon Sturgis tracks the progress of the UK’s emerging carbon standards, and how they can help architects reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency, and future-proof building value. The UK’s trajectory to net zero... View Article

Upcycling in Uppsala

A defunct 1970s purpose-built government office complex on the edge of Uppsala’s historic centre had been earmarked for demolition – until White Arkitekter stepped up. Roseanne Field reports on how the practice reassessed the project and proposed a super-sustainable reuse... View Article

Airstream: glass louvre windows, supplied directly by LAMILUX

Looking for greater choice in your glass louvre window supplier? Discover Airstream, with direct supply, technical expertise and dedicated UK support from LAMILUX. Your projects. Your customer relationships. Our expertise. For smoke ventilation specialists, façade contractors and glazing businesses, choosing the... View Article

A solution for every system

Kerakoll’s collection of grouts and silicones is made up of 2 ranges of grout and one of silicone. All in 50 colours carefully selected to complement contemporary interiors, enabling perfect coordination with any style of tile, interior and architectural concept,... View Article