Ask the Expert: Cut your losses and save CO2

Improving insulation is at the heart of the country’s mission to reduce CO2 emissions in new homes. Matthew Evans of Kingspan Insulation answers key questions around the materials and details to consider to avoid heat loss in your build, and... View Article

Bringing a character to the neighbourhood

The first apartment sales have been closed for the ‘O’, an MVRDV-designed high-rise that – as one of four letter-shaped apartment buildings that together spell out the word HOME – forms one of the standout elements of Mannheim’s Franklin Mitte... View Article

Work begins on landmark renovation scheme at mediaeval castle

Several award-winning consultants have been revealed as development partners in Raby Castle’s landmark renovation scheme, The Rising, which began a two-year programme of works this week.   The 700-year-old castle near Darlington in County Durham is one of the most intact mediaeval structures in England. Buildings... View Article

How to flood-proof your property and when to seek help

By Michael Jones, National Waterproofing Manager at Peter Cox & Rentokil Property Care, and Jamie Woodhall, Innovation & Technical Manager at Rentokil Specialist Hygiene  According to the Met Office, this summer was one of the wettest in the past 10 years.... View Article

UNStudio wins competition for community-based complex in Moscow

UNStudio’s community-focused architectural concept has been selected as the winner for a new 118.000 m2 residential complex at 31 Krzhizhanovskogo Street in Moscow. The international competition was formulated and organised by Citymakers for project developer Glavstroy, who requested a design... View Article

Planning approval for Kellen Homes’ first project

Planning approval for Kellen Homes’ first project – 99 new homes to be built in Oldham. New North West housebuilder, Kellen Homes has been granted planning permission for its first development, on the former site of the Vernon Works mill... View Article

Plans approved for 187 new homes for Trowbridge

Plans for 187 much-needed new homes on the edge of Trowbridge have been approved by Wiltshire Council’s planning committee, subject to local community contributions which are now being finalised. Local housebuilder Barratt Homes is aiming to start construction of the new community, which... View Article