Evidencing competency: Who is the judge?

Nigel Ostime, architect and principal at Ostime Consulting, questions the effectiveness of the new competency requirements for Principal Designers under the Building Safety Act, asking whether the varied systems plus no unified vetting will ensure safety. One of the glaring... View Article

Designs revealed for Bilaj Al Jazayer Beach masterplan in Bahrain

Foster + Partners’ Bilaj Al Jazayer Beach masterplan will create a dynamic new destination on Bahrain’s southwest coast. Spanning 3.5 kilometres of beachfront, the walkable mixed-use district provides new homes, hotels and retail, alongside public green spaces and state-of-the-art amenities.... View Article

Haddonstone stands proud with impressive portico portfolios

Derived from the Greek word ‘Pronaos’, and translating as “before a temple”, portico has passed into modern parlance as the upmarket name for a porch sheltering the entrance to a building.  It also encompasses those that are extended as a colonnade, with a... View Article

HMG’s guide to coatings for Sports Venues

HMG Paints has launched the first of a series of brochures to help professional applicators, merchants and facilities owners in key sectors zero in on the range of products most suited to the specific job in hand. The Sports Venue... View Article

Make the Move to Low Carbon Tiles with Mas

Alusid Mas from Parkside Architectural Tiles is the first mass-produced floor and wall tile made from 98.5% pre-consumer recycled content. With the European Commission estimating that the ceramic tile industry generates up to 3,000,000 tonnes of waste and emits 19,000,000... View Article

University of Herfordshire’s flagship Spectra building opens

The University of Hertfordshire has celebrated the completion of its new state-of-the-art building, Spectra, home to the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science (SPECS). Designed by BDP, Spectra marks a significant milestone in the University’s commitment to advancing science,... View Article

The patio as an additional dining area

Hotel in Leipzig commissions markilux to furnish its outdoor terrace with weather protection The “TH Hotel Leipzig” is not far from the city’s new exhibition centre. In 2021, it was reopened with an adjoining restaurant on the site where a... View Article

Updated SterlingOSB Zero CPD from West Fraser

West Fraser has produced a new CPD presentation which highlights the features and benefits of the ever-popular SterlingOSB Zero panel and it’s variations. Available on RIBA’s CPD website, the video, with narration, begins with learning aims and ends with learning... View Article

Harrison Transforms Loughborough University’s Burleigh Court: A Masterpiece of Academic Heritage and Modern Hospitality

Loughborough University’s Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel, Imago Venues’ flagship hotel and conference venue, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated refurbishment, marking a new era for the award-winning venue. The project, led by full-service 360 brand and design agency Harrison, has successfully reimagined... View Article