Architecture in harmony with the natural world

Nestling in a hilly forested area in Shizuoka, Japan, Phase Dance is an impressive architectural work by Takeshi Hirobe Architects. Duravit’s presence in the unconventionally shaped weekend retreat appears in the form of a Vero washbasin. Vero was launched in... View Article

Ventilation in hospitals: how to address the new guidance

by Roy Jones, Technical Director @ Gilberts Blackpool Creation, refurbishment and upgrading of healthcare facilities is facing interesting times. The Government has ramped up plans to build new hospitals and now announced additional funding  for operating theatres, to increase their... View Article

Futurebuild partners with experts for offsite showcase

Following the last highly successful collaboration, sustainable built environment event Futurebuild has once again enlisted the support of offsite construction experts from Cogent Consulting and Explore Offsite. The companies will collaborate to ensure the most innovative and advanced offsite systems... View Article

Sustainable solutions for your next project

With a greater focus on sustainability throughout supply chains and increased consumer awareness of eco performance from brands, it is more important than ever to support sustainability through innovation. At Geberit, we believe that sustainability starts with product design. By placing... View Article

Specifying safe access to concealed services CPD

Sign up to our online ‘Specifying safe access to concealed services’ technical paper CPD by Profab Access. In association with Barbour Product Search. This free, online CPD takes 75 minutes to complete. The aim of this CPD is to enable... View Article

Introducing the ROCKWOOL high rise hub

Find out how ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation supports the creation of safe, comfortable and sustainable high rise homes in our new high rise hub. Why visit the high rise hub? The hub is the best place to access ROCKWOOL for... View Article

Growth for Inkdrawn as architectural technologist is appointed

Architectural studio, InkDrawn has appointed a new senior architectural technologist following a series of project wins. Nicola West, a Chartered Member of CIAT (Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologist), has joined the Leicester-based studio to implement technical delivery of the firm’s... View Article

MS Fire Retardant, from Delta Membranes

LISTEN HERE 🔊 David J Symes from Delta Membrane Systems Limited discusses the versatility of Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant membranes when it comes future proofing construction In an age where prevention to fire is rightly under scrutiny in the... View Article

Episode 3 of the Building Insights podcast is now live

The third episode of the Building Insights podcast is now available! In this episode, Antony Wood, executive director of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat – CTBUH speaks to the managing editor of Architects’ Datafile, James Parker, about... View Article

Granorte Opens New Central UK Warehouse

Granorte has opened a new Telford showroom, office and warehouse facility for its range of cork-based floors, walls, furniture and design objects. Due to growth in sales, Granorte has moved to a new facility to continue to provide customers with... View Article