New Recruit for Manchester’s Architecture Unknown

Ancoats-based architecture practice ‘Architecture Unknown’ is to expand its team ahead of 2025 to its tackle its growing portfolio. Alice Allen joins the business as an Architectural Assistant and will be working on projects across the North of England, including... View Article

The JJ Mack Building

Just 150m from Farringdon Station, the JJ Mack Building on Charterhouse Street is marketed as ‘one of London’s smartest and most sustainable office buildings.’ A variety of Schlüter-Systems’ products were specified to provide robust waterproofing and tile protection in the... View Article

A focus on SWA member, West Leigh

Located in Charlton, South London, West Leigh was established during the Blitz in 1943. During the destruction in London, the company helped in repairing windows and facades that had been damaged by bombings throughout the city. Over the years, West Leigh has... View Article

Ventilation in Retrofitted Homes: Getting It Right

The focus of retrofitting is often on improving energy efficiency — through better insulation, sealing gaps, and upgrading heating systems. But there’s another critical factor that can’t be overlooked: ventilation. Without proper airflow, a tightly sealed home can trap moisture,... View Article

Retrofitting in 2025: How Technology Is Shaping the Industry

Retrofitting is all about upgrading buildings to make them more energy-efficient and sustainable. In 2025, new ideas and technologies are changing how we do this, making retrofits smarter, faster, and more effective. To explain what’s happening, we spoke to Michael... View Article

Industry reacts to National Planning Policy Framework changes

The construction industry has reacted with a range of positive and negative statements to the changes announced to the National Planning Policy Framework, which could have major implications for the housebuilding sector in 2025, although there remain several areas which... View Article

CIAT reaccreditation for Architectural Technology programme

The University of Huddersfield’s Architectural Technology programme has received its re-accreditation certificate from the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). The BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology runs alongside BA (Hons) Architecture, with both courses continuing the University’s outstanding, decades-long reputation in the profession.... View Article

LAMILUX launch brand new Passivhaus CPD

You asked, we listened and we’re excited to announce our brand new CPD for 2025! LAMILUX presents our CPD titled “SPECIFYING ROOFLIGHTS AND GLASS ROOFS FOR PASSIVHAUS BUILDINGS.” This resource has been thoughtfully designed to assist designers and specifiers in navigating... View Article

Reducing carbon in steel construction

With increasing pressure from central government and local authorities to minimise the carbon emissions and environmental impact of construction projects, voestalpine Metsec With increasing pressure from central government and local authorities to minimise the carbon emissions and environmental impact of... View Article

The evolution of monocouche render

A breakthrough monocouche render using increased levels of recycled material is now available to help housebuilders achieve sustainability targets. weberpral E by Saint-Gobain Weber uses the next generation of cement replacement, resulting in a 22%* reduction in carbon emissions from fossil... View Article

Breathing Buildings’ NVHRe Wins at Energy Saving Awards

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, has scooped the Commercial Ventilation Product of the Year Award at this year’s prestigious Energy Saving Awards. The company won the award for its new NVHRe, Natural Ventilation... View Article