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Anil Madan, Non-Residential Marketing Manager at Armitage Shanks For many years, commercial washrooms sat firmly in the background of design thinking. Functional, compliant, and often disconnected from the wider interior scheme, they were spaces to be resolved efficiently rather than... View Article

Sownd Certification gives architects and interior designers a specifiable standard for sound. First certified practices announced as new analysis estimates 30 million UK adults are negatively affected by their sound environment, costing UK business at least £40 billion a year.... View Article

  Hotels, restaurants and leisure venues invest heavily in architecture and interior design, creating immersive and memorable spaces. However, when it comes to accessible washrooms and bathrooms, these areas often feel clinical and poorly integrated within the overall design scheme. ... View Article

Architectural and landscape design studio Fereday Pollard Architects is celebrating over 30 years in practice by rebranding as Fereday Pollard & Partners (FP&P), to reflect the long-standing commitment and contribution of its team. The practice has also announced the opening... View Article

Transforming an existing hospital space, the recently completed Newcastle Diabetes Centre creates a universally accessible environment, using colour and artwork to support a positive patient experience. The new £3.2m Newcastle Hospitals centre combines consulting rooms, treatment rooms, open plan office... View Article

Environmental Product Declarations are reshaping construction transparency, but inconsistent standards create specification challenges. Stephanie Palmer of wienerberger explores whether standardisation is the solution – and if it’s truly achievable. It’s no secret that product data transparency matters more than ever... View Article

A round table of housebuilders, consultants, academics and the construction supply chain convened this week to discuss strategies for maintaining a focus on building fabric for housebuilders complying with the new Future Homes Standard, against a narrative dominated by heating... View Article

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the launch of the Coalition for Life Cycle Emissions Alignment and Reporting (CLEAR); a global initiative designed to harmonise the measurement and reporting of whole-life carbon emissions across the global built environment.... View Article

Planning permission has been granted for a new, 77-bed development in Coalville, specifically designed for over-55s, representing a major step forward in the town’s masterplan. Multi-disciplinary design practice, rg+p Ltd has secured planning consent for the redevelopment of land next... View Article

Following the success of their inaugural event in November 2025, Larsen Architecture has announced the return of its Designer Studio, taking place on 29 and 30 April at the acclaimed Hope Street Hotel in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter. Founded by local... View Article

Too many firms still think of BIM as a mere modelling tool but in fact it is capable of far, far more, argues Digital Design Manager at chapmanbdsp Miklos Magyar. From its first appearance in built environment parlance in the... View Article

CIBSE Certification has officially launched its refreshed brand identity, marking the next phase of its evolution following the recent brand refresh of CIBSE. The updated identity aligns closely with the core CIBSE brand while introducing a distinct and recognisable visual... View Article

Forest of Dean District Council is delighted to confirm that contractual agreements have now been finalised with lead contractor Willmott Dixon. This signals the exciting next step in delivering modern, high-quality leisure facilities. The forthcoming redevelopment, which is intended to... View Article

P+HS Architects and leading offsite manufacturer McAvoy are pleased to confirm that the Lynfield Mount Hospital New Build and Refurbishment project has received Full Business Case approval from the Department of Health and Social Care marking a major milestone for the £65m... View Article

A proposal by Nissen Richards Studio to refurbish and extend The Wiener Holocaust Library in London’s Bloomsbury Conservation Area has been granted planning permission by The London Borough of Camden. The scheme will see the refurbishment of part of the... View Article

New research from MRA Research suggests sustainability is becoming more important in architectural design, but cost pressures still inhibit specification decisions. First off, the good news, as you might hope, or even expect, sustainability is high on the agenda for... View Article