New report from Cedral: How residential facade design is changing to meet the demands of the climate crisis

According to a new report from Cedral UK, 48% of architects admitted that they expect sustainability measures they are introducing on current new builds to be out of date within 15 years. Architects’ and specifiers’ eagerness to embrace more sustainable [...]

Wates Wildscape: Reimagining the balance between housing and habitats

Turning BNG from Burden to Opportunity As England accelerates plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029, developers face a difficult challenge: balancing the demand for housing with the urgent need to restore our natural environment. Wates Land and [...]

Stirling Prize goes to Witherford Watson Mann's anti-loneliness 'reminagination of an almshouse'

A social housing complex for the over-65s in Southwark, south London by Witherford Watson Mann Architects has been awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize. Replacing an abandoned care home, Appleby Blue Almshouse “radically reimagines the traditional almshouse, flipping the centuries-old typology [...]

A reawakening in hotel construction

Sameer Sawant, Director of leading solid surface manufacturer and supplier, Velstone, looks at the hotel construction sector post-Covid, and how growing momentum is reshaping solid surface specification. When Covid-19 brought the world to a standstill, the hotel construction sector was [...]

Klargester AquaOil Separators

Pollution control is vital for any commercial site. Fuel and oil leaks not only harm the environment but can also result in serious fines and reputational damage. That’s why choosing the right separator is essential. With over 70 years of [...]

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Klargester Specialist Design & Specification Support

Design with confidence: Klargester provides architects and specifiers with technical expertise, bespoke drawings, and compliance guidance for successful stormwater and wastewater projects. From initial design to on-site delivery, Klargester provides... View Article
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