WAFX 2019 Prize Winners Announced

Ten innovative designs addressing some of the world’s biggest challenges have won awards from the World Architecture Festival (WAF). The 2019 WAFX Awards, supported by sponsor GreenCoat®, celebrate proposals from across the globe tacking subjects ranging from ageing and health... View Article

Protecting tenants’ personal & financial data

By Gareth Roberts, Design & Print Manager, 24 Design & Print The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in May 2018, means customer data which is stored and communicated in any way, needs to be done so securely.... View Article

Mosaic applies to convert former Dunnes Stores building

Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has submitted applications for Detailed Planning Permission for the conversion and change of use of the former Dunnes Stores building at 218-224 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow into a 112 bedroom full... View Article

Dispelling the common myths about underfloor heating

David Playfoot, Segment Manager at Uponor, gives his advice on the best underfloor heating solution for your project and dispels some of the common myths around this product. Underfloor heating can enhance and add value to a property. It can... View Article

Designer Contracts celebrates long serving employees

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has acknowledged 70 long-serving members of staff with special recognition awards. Three of the longest-serving – those celebrating 20 years with the business, joined members of management at the company’s AGM for a... View Article

Apple Aventura creates a new social focus for Miami

Apple Aventura embodies Miami’s spirit of openness and generosity, bringing people together under an undulating vaulted roof that is reminiscent of the city’s nautical and architectural roots. The materiality and flowing spaces are inspired by the region’s Art Deco buildings,... View Article

TODD Architects celebrates handover of The Brinell Building

TODD Architects is celebrating the successful handover of the Brinell Building, a seven storey 80,000sqft newbuild Grade A standard office, with basement car parking and cycling facilities, offering unparalleled views across the city and coast. Handed over in June 2019,... View Article

Older private renters face unique challenges

The UK’s growing number of older private renters face distinct challenges which could worsen the nation’s housing crisis, according to research led by the University of Stirling on behalf of the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE). According to... View Article

Council chooses winning community housing bid

A community group from Crystal Palace has been chosen to develop its own affordable homes after winning a council-run competition. Crystal Palace Community Land Trust (CLT) has been selected for its commitment to turn a piece of council land at... View Article

GGF set for Glazing Summit

With the Glazing Summit almost here, headline sponsor the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is prepared for what promises to be an important and unique industry event. The Glazing Summit takes place on Thursday, September 12 at Edgbaston Stadium and... View Article

CABE confirms We Build The Future as President’s charity

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), the leading body for professionals specialising in the design, construction, evaluation and maintenance of buildings, has announced that built environment cancer charity We Build The Future will be one of the President’s charities for... View Article

Forget help to buy, the UK needs help to retire

The key to alleviating the pressure on the housing market is better development of later living accommodation, a new survey has shown, but this will not be achieved without bold action being taken.    Research undertaken by law firm Shakespeare Martineau and the Housing Learning and Improvement Network (Housing LIN), revealed that a re-think of... View Article

First MOBIE cohort showcase ground-breaking home designs

Ground-breaking developments in architecture and design have been showcased at Teesside University’s first ever MOBIE degree show. Architect and television presenter George Clarke, who founded MOBIE (Ministry of Building Innovation and Education), praised the eleven students who have just completed... View Article