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48% of architects admitted that they expect sustainability measures they are introducing on current new builds to be out of date within 15 years.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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Noise control

Nuisance noise is a common issue in multi occupancy buildings.  Here, Thomas Merton, Technical Manager at Armacell®, looks at how advances in acoustic materials and a better understanding of where... View Article

ZHA to design the first vertex hotel

NOT A HOTEL (www.notahotel.com) has launched its first hotel brands: HERITAGE by NOT A HOTEL reinterprets architectural heritage, such as temples and museums, through a contemporary sensibility. vertex by NOT A HOTEL embodies design at the... View Article

ZHA and partners to design Malpensa Hospital

The international competition to design Malpensa Hospital (Grande Ospedale della Malpensa) has been awarded to Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) in partnership with RINA (team leader), Studio Plicchi, WSP, STI Engineering... View Article
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Healthcare fitted furniture & what it says on the tin

Healthcare facilities present unique challenges for architects.  Unlike other types of buildings, they demand a critical balance of hygiene, infection control, durability and longevity, as well as accessibility, inclusivity, functionality... View Article

Altro’s latest sustainability report published

Altro has published its latest sustainability report, providing a comprehensive overview of the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable practices, with an increased focus on transparency and accountability.  ‘Building better futures’... View Article

Three Stelrad CPDs available

Start the New Year with one of three upgraded CPD training sessions led by a Stelrad expert. Each one-hour training session counts towards your annual CPD requirement and can be... View Article
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