Ask the Architect: Jennifer Dixon
Jennifer Dixon, director at Fereday Pollard, speaks to ADF about her love for the profession, and why architects must better articulate the value they bring in order to grow their... View Article
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AtkinsRéalis appointed professional services partner by Herefordshire Council
AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering and project management services company, has been appointed as the sole provider of professional engineering services for Herefordshire Council, delivering multidisciplinary expertise across highways and infrastructure projects.... View Article
How human-centred design turns strategy into supportive spaces
Barbara Clarenz at AtkinsRéalis explores how human centred architecture translates care strategy into lived experience, creating supported housing that feels genuinely like home – not only for residents but also... View Article
Mass movement
A mass timber office building in Lambeth doubles down on sustainability goals by slashing embodied carbon and incorporating a fully-demountable structure designed to drive reuse instead of demolition. Stephen Cousins... View Article
RIBA Scott Brownrigg Sustainable Development Research Published
Over the past twelve months, Stone Federation has been partnering with a team of architects and structural engineers from Allies & Morrison, Sheppard Robson and Webb Yates to explore the... View Article
City Tech Pearl Building Brooklyn, United States
Adaptive reuse projects bring their share of complications, yet as aging systems are stripped away, long-quiet details often emerge with unexpected resonance. As Shakespeare Gordon Studio (SGS) began the design... View Article
ZHA & CY Lee to design NICFC in Taipei
Following the international design competition, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) in collaboration with C.Y. Lee & Partners have been announced as designers of the new NICFC (National Innovation, Creativity and Finance... View Article
Why Biophilic and Neuro-Inclusive Principles Are Becoming Essential in Architecture
Lindsey Webster, Co-founder of L+ Architects and head of L+ Living, explores how biophilic and neuro-inclusive design principles are shaping mixed-use and high-end residential projects, enhancing occupant health, comfort, and... View Article
Designs for Luanda’s new aerotropolis, sculptor for the national Queen Elizabeth II Memorial announced
Working with Angola’s Ministry of Transport, Foster + Partners has developed designs for the Icolo e Bengo Aerotropolis, which will serve as a regional hub in Central and South Africa... View Article
Níall Mclaughlin architects wins the museum of Jesus’ Baptism at Bethany, Jordan International Design Competition
The Foundation for the Development of the Lands Adjacent to the Baptism Site (the Foundation) announced today that the multi-disciplinary team led by Níall McLaughlin Architects (NMLA) has won the... View Article
Diffusion Appoints Matthew Cooper as Sales Director to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Following a highly successful year of innovation, awards, and a product expansion, Diffusion has appointed Matthew Cooper as Sales Director, marking a significant step in the company’s next phase of... View Article
Permavent appoints Kevin Ley as Head of Technical
Permavent has appointed Kevin Ley as Head of Technical, strengthening the company’s technical leadership and reinforcing its commitment to compliant, high-performance building envelope solutions. In his new role, Kevin will... View Article
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Register Now For Membranes Explained: Air and Vapour Permeability
In this webinar, Keira Proctor, Managing Director of the Proctor Group, provides an introduction to vapour control layers and vapour permeable membranes. These membranes play an important role in managing... View Article
CNC Machining Services in China for UK Architects: Custom Metalwork Sourcing Guide
UK architects increasingly specify bespoke metal components that challenge traditional fabrication budgets. Custom facade brackets, parametric cladding systems, and one-off handrail assemblies from UK suppliers often demand 10-14 week lead... View Article
Vicaima reflects key décor trends in 2026
In a context of deep social, technological and cultural disruption, interior design increasingly positions itself as a direct reflection of new ways of living, working and experiencing space. We are... View Article
Klargester BioDisc® Large Sewage Treatment Plant: Reliable Wastewater Treatment
When specifying or designing for off-mains sites, the right wastewater solution shouldn’t be treated as a compliance or sign-off tick box. It’s a long-term asset that plays a vital role... View Article
Tobermore launches Create & Construct hard landscaping support service
Tobermore, one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction manufacturers, has launched Create & Construct, the most comprehensive hard landscaping support hub on the market. The service is designed to give... View Article
Restoring the crown: ASWS revives historic lantern Domes at 214 Oxford Street
Leading window repair specialist, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), employed impressive skills to bear during a two-year refurbishment contract addressing one of London’s best known retail landmarks. Within the project, the trio... View Article
Marmox Thermoblocks insulate Tudor reconstruction
The reconstruction of a rambling old farmyard close to Ely in East Cambridgeshire is making use of well proven Marmox Thermoblocks, specified in three widths as the ideal solution for... View Article
The Steel Window Association Awards 2026 announced
Entries are open for the third Steel Window Association Awards; where members are invited to submit entries for prestigious commercial, domestic, and refurbishment projects. In addition, there is an Associated Award, recognising... View Article
Sanivite+ Solves Laundry Drainage Challenge in Staffordshire Home
A domestic property in Alton, Staffordshire sits in an elevated position with driveway and compact stone garage beneath the level of the house. The laundry room is housed in the... View Article
VentRidg® Ridge System: The Best of Both Worlds
Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2026, Hambleside Danelaw have made their name in high quality roofing ancillaries, designed and made in Britain. Shortlisted for ‘Most Innovative Product’ at the 2025 Pitched Roofing... View Article
The beauty of non-painted Zinc for roofs and walls
When zinc was being used on a wide range of buildings in the 19th century many of the reasons for its choice all that time ago are still relevant today;... View Article
Goretti Dampness? Chandra Dampness?
Winds challenge traditional stepped running flashings, as rain drives under running flashing edges. Once rain is just a few millimeters under the running flashing edge, it is in contact with... View Article