Roofing elements of designing to Passivhaus

As designing to the Passivhaus standard continues to grow in popularity, not only for residential builds but also increasingly for commercial constructions, architect Nicolas Tye shares insights on the specific considerations a Passivhaus-accredited roof requires Over the last few years,... View Article

Ask the Architects

Leading female UK architects share their experiences of being a woman in the profession, and the challenges that still exist for achieving gender diversity. Participants: Sadie Morgan, co-founder, dRMM Architects; Jane Duncan, director at Jane Duncan Architects & RIBA past president; Fionn... View Article

RIBA launches consultation on new fire safety guidance

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (18 September 2018) launched a consultation on a new RIBA Plan of Work for Fire Safety.  Following the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017, the RIBA has consistently called for... View Article

AT Awards: 2018 Winners

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is pleased to announce the winners for its annual Architectural Technology Awards. Presented by CIAT President Alex Naraian on 14 September 2018, the Awards celebrate the latest achievements and highest quality in Architectural... View Article

tp bennett announces record growth

Award-winning international design practice, tp bennett has reported a record turnover of £29.7 million and an 3% increase in profit in its financial year ending March 2018. This follows a period of strong growth, strategic appointments to its board and... View Article

Shortlist announced for the RIBA International Prize 2018

The four buildings in the running for the RIBA International Prize 2018 are to be announced today (Wednesday 12 September 2018). The prestigious prize, awarded every two years, rewards the most inspirational and significant new buildings across the globe and... View Article

Sir David Adjaye to chair 2018 RIBA Stirling Prize Jury

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (7 September 2018) announced the jury for the 2018 RIBA Stirling Prize, the prestigious annual award for the UK’s best new building. The world-renowned architect Sir David Adjaye OBE will chair the jury... View Article

Coillte to stockpile timber in case of no deal Brexit

Part-public part-private forestry group Coillte has confirmed it’s seeking additional warehousing capacity in the UK in case of a ‘hard Brexit’ resulting from no deal being struck with the EU, in order to stockpile three months’ worth of timber products.... View Article

Broadway Malyan invest £1m in UK studio strategy

Broadway Malyan’s Reading team has relocated to new high-profile studio in the heart of the town as part of a million pound investment programme by the practice. The practice has taken 430sqm on the 5th floor of the RIBA award-winning... View Article

ThirdWay Architecture pushes the boundaries for Landsec Lab

ThirdWay Architecture has teamed up with Landsec to design a unique, creative and playful workplace, for clients and employees, to encourage new ideas, innovations and push the traditional boundaries of their work environment. Known as Landsec Lab, the 1,300 sq.... View Article

Dulux Trade announces ColourFutures™ 2019

Dulux Trade, the UK’s leading paint brand, has revealed its coveted ColourFutures™ colour palettes for 2019. Now in its 16th year, the Dulux Trade ColourFutures™ 2019 palette is selected to help professionals make colour and design choices for a wide... View Article