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Government’s zero carbon exemption will stunt delivery of new homes

Monday, 16th June 2014

The Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA) has responded to the news expected in tomorrow’s Queen’s Speech that small housing developers will be exempt from zero carbon regulations in an attempt to encourage the building of new homes. RIBA President... View Article

Tips for architectural photography

Wednesday, 11th June 2014

Have you ever studied your surroundings admiring the creativity and beauty in the urban landscapes of our cities? It takes some skill and technique to get these shots just right and capture cityscapes in the best light and angle. SmugMug... View Article

Bespoke Hotels strengthens London presence with addition of La Suite West

Tuesday, 10th June 2014

Bespoke Hotels adds London’s stylish La Suite West to its number. This beautifully renovated Victorian townhouse epitomises boutique, city-centre luxury and represents a significant addition to the group’s collection, bringing their increasingly diverse portfolio to over 100 properties worldwide. Nestled... View Article

Schöck performance values independently verified by the OISD

Tuesday, 10th June 2014

As a leading specialist in the provision of advanced solutions for thermal energy structural insulation, Schöck demands extremely high product performance standards. The company always ensures that all solutions exceed the necessary building regulations and that any performance claims are... View Article

World leader in retail environments appointed to Woods Bagot’s Global Studio

Monday, 9th June 2014

Frank Alvarez joins the Sydney studio as Global Retail Leader. Frank Alvarez is a world leader in retail environments, having contributed to the significant evolution of the shopping experience via the design of some of the world’s most highly regarded... View Article

Tom Clarke MP visits precast concrete ‘centre of excellence’

Monday, 9th June 2014

Bison Manufacturing’s ‘Centre of Excellence’ for bespoke precast concrete in Uddingston, Scotland, has hosted a special visit from Rt Hon Tom Clarke MP. The factory tour on Friday May 2nd 2014 follows Mr Clarke’s visit to the new Terminal 2... View Article

The World’s new Design Museum

Monday, 9th June 2014

Design Museum Director Deyan Sudjic, designer John Pawson and OMA architect Reinier de Graaf presented the Design Museum’s plans to relocate from its current home at Shad Thames, by Tower Bridge, to Kensington, West London to the international press at... View Article

Expert masterplanner reacts to UK garden cities shortlist

Friday, 6th June 2014

The chosen finalists for the Wolfson Prize for Economics, which called for innovative proposals for the creation of Garden Cities, have been announced – with finalists now expected to work up detailed submissions before the winner is announced in September.... View Article

CIC 2050 Group Speed Mentoring pilot hailed a brilliant idea and a great success

Thursday, 5th June 2014

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) 2050 Group’s Speed Mentoring event, hosted at the offices of Gardiner & Theobald, in Central London, last night, was hailed as a brilliant idea and a great success by mentees and mentors alike. From 6.00pm... View Article

Auction of painting by Roger FitzGerald to help raise funds for a community school in India

Thursday, 5th June 2014

A painting by ADP Chairman Roger FitzGerald is being auctioned to raise money for Marudyan UK, a charity set up by the practice to fund the provision of education facilities for below poverty line children in India. The auction is... View Article

Students design a new city for one million people in Suzhou, China

Wednesday, 4th June 2014

China is looking for expertise from overseas for prestige capital projects: to help plot a positive path for the country’s new cities but now to also ensure that the lessons of China’s three thousand year built history is not undervalued.... View Article

The Art of Building a Garden City: Garden City Standards for the 21st Century

Tuesday, 3rd June 2014

Leading housing and planning charity the Town & Country Planning Association (TCPA) will today launch ‘The Art of Building a Garden City: Garden City Standards for the 21st Century’, setting out what the Garden City principles mean in the 21st... View Article

Planning Pipeline for Schools

Friday, 30th May 2014

Cowes Enterprise College on the Isle of Wight seems to represent all that was wrong with the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. Construction started on the innovative, environmentally-friendly, £32m new secondary school in late 2010. The school opened... View Article

A glass act

Friday, 30th May 2014

Xtralite Rooflights’ Technical Services Manager Richard Lowe draws upon his 35 years’ experience in the industry to share his top tips for designing with glass… Who can deny the feel good factor associated with bringing the great outdoors indoors? Glass... View Article

Al Jazeera announces ground-breaking new series ‘Rebel Architecture’

Friday, 30th May 2014

Al Jazeera’s new series ‘Rebel Architecture’, premiering 18 August at 22.30 GMT (23.30 BST) uncovers the architects who are shunning the glamour of ‘starchitecture’ and using design to tackle the world’s urban, environmental and social crises. The series of six... View Article

Iris Dunbar elected President of International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers

Wednesday, 28th May 2014

At the recent General Assembly of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) in Kuala Lumpur, Iris Dunbar was inaugurated as President and takes over from Shashi Caan (2009-2014). Established in Europe in 1963 IFI celebrates 50 years as the... View Article

Thames Hub Airport response submitted to Airports Commission

Tuesday, 27th May 2014

The Foster + Partners team has submitted a detailed response to the Airports Commission’s call for evidence, addressing surface access, costs, delivery and an analysis of the environmental, economic and social impacts of a new airport on the Isle of... View Article

Trees cause over £25 million damage to new homes

Tuesday, 27th May 2014

Over £25million of damage has been caused to new homes by trees over the last six years, according to figures released by NHBC. The UK’s leading warranty provider and standard setting body for new build homes is so concerned by... View Article

TrustMark welcomes new guideline on tougher sentencing for rogue traders

Friday, 23rd May 2014

The new sentencing guideline published today has been welcomed by TrustMark, the Government-endorsed quality mark for reputable tradesmen, as it could mean tougher sentencing for rogue traders who defraud and rip off the public. TrustMark contributed to the Sentencing Council’s... View Article

APL in medal winning form at RHS Chelsea

Wednesday, 21st May 2014

Members of the Association of the Professional Landscapers (APL) are celebrating after winning an array of medals in this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Outdoor Room won two Gold medals, one for ‘The Homebase Garden – Time to Reflect’in... View Article