UKCW announces packed CPD programme for London show

Covering a myriad topics from building safety to insolvency, housing reform to the skills agenda, diversity to historical buildings, UK Construction Week London’s CPD seminar programme features speakers from Westminster, Premier League football clubs and beyond. What’s more, the 300+... View Article

Exceed modern heating expectations with the Halo Electric

The Radiator Company, a leading manufacturer of designer radiators, now features the stylish and innovative Halo Electric – an industrial-inspired contemporary radiator crafted from circular steel fins. Fully electric, it provides additional flexibility when designing and furnishing a space, as... View Article

Keller’s Modern Urban kitchen showcases trendy ribbed look

With Keller, trends are introduced before they become widespread; the company has always been a design pioneer. The new Modern Urban scheme is perfect for contemporary kitchen interiors where design and affordability go hand in hand. Today’s fashion encompasses lines, ribs, the... View Article

Design competition finalists

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art today revealed the six finalist teams’ concepts in the competition to transform the museum with a dynamic, open, and inviting design. The expansion project’s goal is to attract new audiences by creating vibrant spaces to... View Article

The ABC guide to mastering SEND design

  Mark Ellson, Director at Holmes Miller As architects, we hold a profound responsibility to ensure the spaces we design not only serve a functional purpose but that people of all backgrounds and abilities can thrive in them. But ensuring... View Article

ASSA ABLOY acquires Senior Architectural Systems

As part of the company’s long-term growth strategy, Senior Architectural System is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by ASSA ABLOY, an international manufacturer of entrance solutions best known for the Yale and UNION brands. With around 61,000 employees... View Article

VE may still have its day

Uncontrolled value engineering has rightly been criticised for its focus on cost cutting and poor-quality construction outcomes. Adam Sumner of Pura Facades thinks the time is now right to re-assess the potential of VE in the industry as part of... View Article

Illuminate sustainability

Incorporating natural daylight for sustainable design Natalie Goodridge of LAMILUX UK explains why incorporating daylight into architectural designs has become a central focus in sustainable designs. Integrating rooflights or roof glazing into a building design not only enhances aesthetic appeal... View Article

View Point: Magdalena Arent

Magdalena Arent, building performance consultant at architect Holmes Miller, discusses strategies for when a low energy building is required, but Passivhaus ‘doesn’t quite fit the bill,’ and something else on the sustainability standard menu is called for. Passivhaus certification has... View Article

A sensitive approach

Alongside the particular goals of a housing scheme for the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, its proximity to Grenfell Tower intensified the need for extensive collaboration with local stakeholders. Roseanne Field reports on how HNW Architects successfully delivered PRP Architects’... View Article