Building the net-zero generation

Imran Kassim from AHR Architects says that in creating a new generation of net-zero carbon schools, designers would benefit from a Passivhaus-style rule book Delivering effective solutions to address climate change has always proved to be one of the pre-eminent... View Article

Supporting student welfare

How can student accommodation create spaces that help promote wellbeing, combat isolation and prioritise community? Neil Smith from Scape gives some answers A student’s experience can be substantially impacted by their choice in accommodation while at university. Whether students decide... View Article

Things to consider when buying a new house

Whether you’re considering buying your first ever property or you’ve already done this a few times and are just looking to upgrade, the experience of moving and buying a house is pretty unique in every situation and there are always... View Article

Why do you need a construction Lawyer?

Construction lawyers take a wide range of legal cases related to building construction. They deal with the intersection of worker’s compensation, commercial law, employment law, contract law and civil planning commissions. But why do you need a construction lawyer? Let’s... View Article

Exploring current thinking in offsite construction

Offsite construction is hailed as the answer to the construction industry’s most pressing problems, including speed of delivery, the ‘performance gap’ in quality, and an increasing skills shortage. With the Government having set a goal of 300,000 new homes per... View Article

View Point: Richard Hyams

With a growing focus on achieving a green economic recovery from the pandemic, sustainability-focused technologies present a major opportunity to reduce waste while driving cost savings for designers and occupiers, says Richard Hyams Architects are increasingly drawing on AI and... View Article

Design in a time of Covid

The Covid-19 pandemic has posed major challenges to architects to modify their working methods in order to sustain business. Tom Boddy reports on how they have adjusted to a ‘new normal’ After the stringent lockdown restrictions were imposed by the... View Article

Site Lines: Combining cultures

Velimira Drummer of Stantec UK looks at how to mesh corporate identity with a tailored workplace culture when designing spaces for an international client, particularly in the current crisis As an interior architect, my role is not only to consider... View Article

What to do if your house build goes wrong

Building a house is no mean feat. From locating land to drawing up ideas, securing planning permission, sourcing materials and managing the construction, the process can take several years and requires significant expertise. Most projects rely on the guidance of... View Article

Are Brits accident prone at home?

Do you consider yourself accident-prone at home? Or are you good at avoiding injury in your personal space? Whichever way you see yourself, it seems that many Brits need to be more careful in their household. Research done by no... View Article

2020 has seen a boom in new equity release products

This year, there has been a boom in new equity release products. Typically taken out by older homeowners, equity release has a lot of benefits. It has proven especially useful during the pandemic and the introduction of new products makes... View Article

Top tips for the treatment of woodworm

Woodworm is actually a common furniture beetle. A wood-boring insect. The destruction that an infestation causes can be traced to the larvae that dwell in timber and feed on it as a source of nutrition; boring huge, narrow tunnels. When... View Article

Which type of flooring is better for your home and why?

While decorating a house, everyone selects the best interior and tries their best to make their home as ravishing as they can. The choice of interiors, paints, colour schemes, and decoration items is done with care, but ignorance towards flooring... View Article

LED Strip Lights – Seven Frequently Asked Questions

When you’re looking for stylish and versatile, yet cost-effective lighting, LED strips are there for you. Varying in lengths and colour, those little guys can give you really impressive effects, both as main and accent light. Interested? Here’s some of... View Article

Understanding beam and block flooring

Longley Concrete have provided quality beam and block flooring for decades. Here, Longley run through the basics and benefits of beam and block. What is beam and block flooring? Beam and block flooring is the go-to flooring of choice for... View Article

Five reasons to choose mezzanine flooring

Mezzanine flooring (otherwise known as Entresol) is a raised platform, which is held in place via steel columns. Mezzanine floors have long been used as a stylish way to add extra space to domestic homes and commercial properties. Not only... View Article