Genuit Group named among Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026 by Financial Times

Genuit Group plc, a leading provider of sustainable water, climate and ventilation solutions for the built environment, has been named in the Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026 list for the second consecutive year, recognising its continued progress in reducing [...]

The Warm Homes Plan – Building fabric in the age of high-tech homes

The Warm Homes Plan has arrived to replace the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). It represents a shift in focus away from a fabric first approach to instead prioritise high-tech solutions such as PV, battery storage and heat pumps. This change [...]

Are Your Washroom Designs Part T ready?

Taking into account Part T and Approved Document T in the design of accessible WC facilities What does Part T of the Building Regulations change for accessible washroom design? In short, it doesn’t replace Approved Document M. However, it does [...]

Future Homes Standard published including 40% of floor area PV requirement

The Future Homes Standard (FHS)' secondary legislation has been published by the Ministry of Housing, detailing requirements for designs of new homes that housebuilders must adhere to from 2028. The delayed full consultation response has been published in the hope [...]

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48% of architects admitted that they expect sustainability measures they are introducing on current new builds to be out of date within 15 years.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

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A different view of durability

Manuela Fazzan at wienerberger UK explores why adaptable as well as durable housing design is essential for future resilience in the housing sector, as demands evolve. Current housing specifications are... View Article

Entering a safer future

Darren Hyde at the Automatic Door Suppliers Association says architects can balance architectural vision with the competing demands of safety, security and accessibility when designing modern building entrances. Entrances are... View Article

Designing out water waste

Washrooms are a significant source of water waste; early design decisions can determine how buildings perform for decades, so specifications must tackle both usage and leakage to reduce consumption. Richard... View Article

Hybrid education theory

Louise McHugh at Breathing Buildings puts the case for hybrid natural/mechanical ventilation to balance air quality and energy efficiency, to support school learning. The publication of updated Government guidance in... View Article

Going underground

Jon Whittingham at T-T Pumps explores how below-ground drainage and pumping strategies need to influence early architectural decisions, particularly where adoptable and package systems are required to manage site constraints,... View Article

Ask the Architect: Christopher Gray

Christopher Gray, director at SLR Consulting, tells ADF how he has nurtured the importance of landscape-led masterplanning in his career, and why resilient green infrastructure including sensitive SuDS has to... View Article
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Diffusion Launches New Ultra-Line 360 Fan Coil Unit

British heating and cooling equipment specialist Diffusion has launched the new Ultra-Line 360 fan coil unit (patent-pending) designed specifically for exposed-ceiling applications. Ideal for office, retail, and hospitality projects, the... View Article

High-Performance Stage Solutions

Stage Building and Refurbishment Harlequin’s Range of Services: Refurbishment of existing theatre stages Replacement of a ‘sacrificial’ hardwood top layer Installation of hard-wearing Harlequin Dip trap integration Trapdoor installation Orchestra... View Article

One Equity Partners Acquires Leviat

Leviat, a global leader in engineered connection, fastening and anchoring solutions for the construction industry, today announced that it has been acquired by One Equity Partners (“OEP”). The transaction marks... View Article
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