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Exploring Current Thinking on Passivhaus

Monday, 17th May 2021

Passivhaus is largely accepted by architects as an effective means of drastically reducing emissions in a range of building types, and therefore as an important weapon in the battle to reach the Government’s net zero target by 2050. But what... View Article

HLM Architects launches ‘HLM_Healthcheck’, a new environmental design tool that measures wellbeing

Monday, 17th May 2021

After more than three years in development and testing, HLM Architects has launched HLM_Healthcheck, a digital tool that assesses how emerging building design concepts are likely to perform by measuring the quality of the environment for the people that use... View Article

Architects’ confidence remains strong – RIBA Future Trends April 2021

Thursday, 13th May 2021

In April 2021 the overall RIBA Future Trends Workload Index fell by 5 points to a balance figure of +24, after an increase in March. Whilst the previous month’s optimism has moderated, expectations about future workload remain strongly positive. Thirty-four per cent... View Article

Change is in the air: the benefits of radiant ceiling systems

Thursday, 13th May 2021

Greg Cooper, managing director at climate control specialist Radiana, discusses the benefits of radiant ceiling systems for housebuilders, installers and residents alike. When it comes to ensuring the comfort of homeowners and creating standout for a property or development, one... View Article

Warning to freeholders that airspace permitted development changes don’t equal a route to making a quick buck

Wednesday, 12th May 2021

Last summer’s changes to Permitted Development Rights which made upward extensions of two storeys to existing blocks of flats easier to progress, have in many cases slowed progress on potential projects rather than sped it up. This, a leading airspace... View Article

DLA Secures Approval for £40m Residential Scheme in Sevenoaks

Wednesday, 12th May 2021

DLA Architecture has secured full planning consent, on behalf of its client Freshwater, to deliver a new £40 million residential led development on Sevenoaks High Street in Kent. Chandlers Place is the proposed redevelopment of a former Tesco store to... View Article

Industry welcomes planning overhaul in Queen’s Speech

Wednesday, 12th May 2021

Confirmation of the Planning Bill, which includes a raft of changes to the system, has been announced in the Queen’s Speech, as well as a new Building Safety Regulator in the wake of Grenfell. The Queen announced that the Planning... View Article

Reimagining the Village Fate

Wednesday, 12th May 2021

With the impact of the pandemic leading to a 126% increase in people considering properties in village locations, a new report by global architects Broadway Malyan seeks to address the environmental, economic and social issues facing rural communities of the future in... View Article

Shenzhen Terraces Begins Construction: Architecture for a Tropical Climate with a Theatre, Library, and University

Wednesday, 12th May 2021

MVRDV has begun construction on Shenzhen Terraces, a mixed-use project that forms the core of the thriving university neighbourhood in Shenzhen’s Longgang District. The project comprises a stack of accessible plates containing the buildings’ programme, where all communication takes place... View Article

Queen’s Speech centres on planning overhaul

Tuesday, 11th May 2021

New laws aiming to enable the UK to “build back better and stronger from the pandemic” were unveiled in the Queen’s Speech, including an overhaul of the planning system to increase building rates across the UK. The Government’s new legislative... View Article

Construction recovery needs to support green homes, says the FMB

Monday, 10th May 2021

Government measures to unlock the full potential of local builders would maximise the construction sector’s economic recovery and support the country’s transition to net zero, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to construction PMI data published today. Brian Berry,... View Article

Over 1.1 million homes with planning permission waiting to be built – new LGA analysis

Monday, 10th May 2021

More than 1.1 million homes granted planning permission in England in the last decade are yet to be built, new analysis by the Local Government Association reveals today. The LGA is calling for councils to be given powers in a... View Article

Dame Judith Hackitt commends Salix Homes as cladding remediation complete

Friday, 7th May 2021

A leading figure in building safety has commended Salix Homes for its commitment to fire and building safety as the housing association announced the completion of its cladding remediation programme. Dame Judith Hackitt is Chair of the Industry Safety Steering... View Article

New CEO announced for Buro Happold

Wednesday, 5th May 2021

James Bruce has been announced today as Buro Happold’s new Chief Executive Officer, with a strong message that the business will strengthen its global presence and, in doing so, create a better, more sustainable world. Buro Happold is one of... View Article

Saunders submit masterplan for eco-innovation business village in Cambridge centred on cycling, walking and exercising

Wednesday, 5th May 2021

Saunders are working on a masterplan for one of the UK’s greenest innovation business villages in Cambridge which is centred around providing significant social and wellness benefits with a focus on landscape led sustainability, low carbon buildings, walking, cycling and outside social/... View Article

Exterior: The best paint for…according to an expert

Wednesday, 5th May 2021

With the sun finally shining, you might be prioritising renovating the outdoor areas of your home. When it comes to painting, it’s important to remember that paint isn’t just for indoors; you can easily bring your exterior to life with... View Article

Pelham Waterside shortlisted for National Housing Award

Tuesday, 4th May 2021

New residential housing development Pelham Waterside has been shortlisted for ‘Best Urban Development Outside London’ at the Inside Housing Development Awards 2021. The 73-home scheme, which is located near the banks of Nottingham’s River Trent within the Waterside Regeneration Zone,... View Article

DMWR Architects makes senior promotions and new appointment

Tuesday, 4th May 2021

DMWR Architects has made two senior promotions and a new appointment within the Practice. Paolo Di Gennaro, who is based in the London office and Chris Lenehan, based in the DMWR Manchester office, have both been promoted to Director. In... View Article

Bathroom & Tiles Books get an Update for 2021

Monday, 3rd May 2021

With new product launches coming on board in 2021, RAK Ceramics is publishing new editions of its Bathroom and Tiles Books, providing retailers with up-to-date marketing material at what is a busy and exciting time for the bathroom brand. A... View Article

Industry Viewfinder: Exploring current thinking on modern methods of construction

Saturday, 1st May 2021

Housebuilding in the UK is suffering multiple crises at present, from rising costs, to low supply and a lack of skilled tradesmen. While not a new technology, modular housing is seeing a resurgence in this country, and many argue that... View Article