Small but perfectly formed: “Pocket House”

The tiny Pocket House, designed by Whiting Architects in collaboration with Fisher & Paykel, cleverly utilises every inch of useable space in this minimalist Melbourne terrace. When Whiting Architects were approached to renovate a tiny Melbourne terrace on a footprint... View Article

Student Residence Development by ZHA

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) and Leigh & Orange Limited (L&O) unveil the new design for a Student Residence Development at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Established in 1991, HKUST has become a leading research institution consistently... View Article

Anwyl Homes Lancashire set to double output in 2021

A Lancashire based housing business is on target to more than double the number of homes it builds this year. Based at Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Anwyl Homes Lancashire is set to complete nearly 200 new homes in the financial year... View Article

Rhodesia to benefit from 127 affordable homes

Gleeson Homes has completed the purchase of a 10.5-acre site in Rhodesia, near Worksop, after been granted planning permission to build 127 new homes in the village. The development, which will be known as Rhodes Point, will see the land... View Article

Planning approval granted for Rutland roadside retail units

Revised plans to create four new retail units on the former Ram Jam Inn site in Greetham, Rutland, were given the green light yesterday (22 December) by Rutland County Council’s planning committee. Godwin Developments, the UK residential and commercial property developer, submitted alternative... View Article

Planning Submitted for ‘UK First’ Cohesive Use Development

Proposals for a ground-breaking, multi-million ‘cohesive use’ scheme in the centre of Nottingham have been revealed, featuring a combination of hotels, co-working space, apartments, green public realm and leisure facilities. Phase 1B – which is the flagship of The Island... View Article

Why do over 55s renovate their homes?

Home renovation is a powerful way to add value to a property – and as such, it’s something that’s pursued by homeowners of all ages. But it’s especially popular when we reach 55. At this age, the kids may well... View Article

Self-Build PAT Testing – Everything You Need to Know

Electricity is an indispensable tool in any workplace, and without it, many tasks would be impossible to accomplish. But electricity can also be dangerous, specifically if incorrectly used or left unchecked.  Although the UK enjoys a high standard of safety... View Article

The new London Plan

Phil Kelly, Head of Sustainability and Building Physics, Ramboll UK discusses the new London Plan, an important step towards carbon neutrality In advance of the London Plan’s full publication next year, several updated London Plan guidance documents were provided in... View Article

Planning Approved for Second Phase of Notts Riverside Development

Plans submitted by CPMG Architects for the second phase of the ‘Pelham Waterside’ housing development on Trent Lane in Nottingham have been approved by Nottingham City Council. The first phase of 73 homes is nearing completion and phase two will see the construction of a further 12 houses and 27 apartments, located near the banks... View Article

UNStudio goes Glocal!

UNStudio has recently opened a new satellite office in Frankfurt, and will soon open two more, in Dubai and Melbourne. Alongside its offices in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Shanghai, UNStudio has recently expanded its local presence around the globe with... View Article

Guide to Fire Extinguishers and Fire Signage

Having proper fire safety equipment in the workplace is of utmost importance to ensure the health and safety of everyone, most especially the staff. Thus, every company in the UK, regardless of the industry, is required by law to have... View Article

An Overview of the Australian Mining Sector

The mining sector in Australia is thriving. One of the main reasons for this is because Australia has a significant supply of mineral, non-mineral, and hydrocarbon reserves. These reserves are often high quality and located close to the Earth’s surface,... View Article