Making the most of aluminium windows

Director of ASWS (Associated Steel Window Services) Kris Bennell, considers how conserving aluminium window systems can cut cost as well as carbon As a strong, lightweight and very versatile material, aluminium has seen service for everything from saucepans to the... View Article

Cascading the benefits of decorative metal in workspaces

Kelly Goldsmith of Amron Architectural unveils the power of ‘architectural drapery’ to creating captivating spaces using metal sculptural elements that also provide the practicality required in workspaces When integrated into workspace design, decorative metal not only elevates the aesthetic appeal... View Article

Copper’s resilient appeal

The Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) explores the benefits of copper in modern day infrastructure – from our homes to hospitals and transportation systems – and how copper is helping to create a more sustainable future through careful and considered design... View Article

Winners of the 2024 RIBA Awards announced

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winners of the 2024 RIBA Awards at a ceremony held on 16 October at London’s Roundhouse. The Elizabeth Line, designed by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation and AtkinsRéalis, was named as the... View Article

Harrison to design more than 30 global Fogo de Chão locations

Global consultant firm Harrison is currently designing 33 global Fogo de Chão locations, including both remodels and new builds. As the global design lead for the internationally renowned restaurant brand from Brazil known for its elevated churrasco dining experience, Harrison has helped evolve the... View Article

Principles for Adaptive Reuse Projects

Adaptive reuse is an architectural approach that is gaining momentum as a sustainable and innovative alternative to demolition and new construction. Rather than replacing existing buildings, this method preserves key aspects of the original design and repurposes structures for new... View Article

Futurebuild releases industry-wide research

Futurebuild, the leading platform for innovation in the built environment, is proud to unveil its latest research report titled “Impacting the Specification Process: Insights for Manufacturers.” The report provides key insights into the challenges and opportunities that will shape the... View Article

London Build 2024 presents its biggest edition yet

20-21 November Olympia London On 20-21 November, the UK’s leading and largest construction show, London Build, is back and this year it’s set for its biggest edition yet, with brand-new, exciting features and stages for attendees to discover!  London Build... View Article

Natural remedies

Velindre Cancer Centre Cardiff, Wales The new facility under construction in Cardiff designed by White Arkitekter will show it’s possible to achieve a significant NHS building using mass timber; in a project that aims to create the UK’s most sustainable... View Article

How to balance preservation with modernisation

Ardit Strica of Onduline Building Products discusses the challenges faced in heritage roofing projects and offers insights into selecting appropriate materials and techniques that meet both conservation and performance requirements Restoring heritage buildings is a meticulous process that requires a... View Article

Zinc: the natural choice

Jonathan Lowy of VMZinc says the history of zinc specification aligns with its future When zinc was first used as a roofing material at the beginning of the 19th century many of the reasons for its choice all that time... View Article

Connections to a golden past

One of the last buildings bearing the signature of Zaha Hadid is a mixed use workplace sitting alongside Prague’s oldest railway station, and inspired by the historic ‘golden city’ and the dynamism of rail travel “Masaryčka can without exaggeration be... View Article

Towards a greener steel future

Andy Hackett of voestalpine Metsec puts the case for putting steel at the core of industry moves towards the goal of net zero carbon 2050, as production begins to evolve away from fossil fuels, and advises a holistic comparison of... View Article