New Speakers Confirmed for the RIBA + VitrA Talks Series

Bathroom brand, VitrA, announces four further speakers in the international RIBA + VitrA Talks series with events taking place in London, Dundee and Istanbul. Continuing the ongoing partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the line-up now includes... View Article

Architectural assistants play their part at expanding Leeds firm

A Leeds-based architecture practice has appointed three architectural assistants as part of its future talent development programme and ongoing expansion. Rebecca Hazzard joins Brewster Bye Architects as a RIBA Part 2 architectural assistant and Andrew Stanway and Ben Crayton as... View Article

Design Engine completes Goodwood Aerodrome Building

Design Engine Architects have completed an extensive internal and external remodelling of the Goodwood Aerodrome Building after the practice was asked to carry out a technical and architectural assessment of the existing facility within the Goodwood Motor Circuit Estate. The... View Article

The Challenge of replacing windows in listed properties

Replacing old wooden single glazed windows in listed or heritage property is always a question of striking the right balance between performance and aesthetics,  Andrew Madge, managing director of Gowercroft Joinery explains The preference of Conservation Officers is usually to... View Article

Housebuilders can navigate the nation toward EV adoption

Simon McWhirter, Head of Engagement, Active Building Centre Increasing electric car sales have dominated the UK news agenda, capturing the imagination of the national media and highlighting that we are on the cusp of a sea change for business and... View Article

Regeneration of Aztec 1000 wins planning permission

Scott Brownrigg’s design for the redevelopment of two storey office building, Aztec 1000, at Aztec West in Bristol for client CEG has received planning approval from South Gloucestershire Council. The planning allows for the extensive refurbishment of the office building,... View Article

Leeza SOHO opens with the world’s tallest atrium

Located on Lize Road in southwest Beijing, Leeza SOHO tower designed by Zaha Hadid Architects anchors the new Fengtai business district – a growing financial and transport hub between the city centre and the recently opened Beijing Daxing International Airport... View Article

Granite & TREND Transformations celebrates 15 years in the UK

Granite & TREND Transformations UK, known for its kitchen and bathroom transformations using high-quality, sustainable materials, is celebrating 15 years of business. The company, which started out in Perth, Australia in 1996, has expanded globally, with the UK business established... View Article

NHBC launch new Standards for UK housebuilders

NHBC has launched the 2020 edition of its technical Standards The new Standards will be effective for every new home covered by an NHBC warranty, where foundations are begun on or after 1 January 2020. NHBC’s dedicated standards team have... View Article