Radiators are much more than appliances

Offering a wide range of designs and features, radiators can have a major role as part of the decor, rather than simply heating. Stelrad’s Chris Harvey says take a closer look at the options available to specifiers. Until maybe a... View Article

Designs for Midtown Bus Terminal in Manhattan revealed

Designs for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s new Midtown Bus Terminal in Manhattan have been revealed. The project replaces the existing 73-year-old, functionally obsolete terminal with a world-class facility. Designed by Foster + Partners and A.... View Article

NaCSBA responds to the CMA House Building Market Study

The House Building Market Study – Final Report has been published by the Competition & Markets Authority. Once again, an independent investigation has highlighted the failure of the new homes market to deliver sufficient homes of the quality, quantity and value... View Article

VIVID maintains top regulatory ratings

VIVID has maintained its G1 V1 ratings by the Regulator for Social Housing. This achievement follows an in-depth assessment by the regulator and is the highest governance and financial viability rating that can be awarded. Mark Perry, Chief Executive of... View Article

Architectural practice launches step-change home design system

Residential specialist, Hope Architects, has launched an innovative system for designing homes that encourages customisable layout creation, maximises land value and offers complete flexibility of appearance.  Effective for small and volume schemes alike, Skeleton House has been created by practice founder,... View Article

Green light for couple’s self-build retirement home

A couple have been given the go-ahead to create their dream self-build retirement home after planning permission was granted following support from planning consultancy Marrons. Peter and Linda Greene – who have lived in Kibworth, Leicestershire, for more than 30... View Article

The rental remedy

The surge in the Buy to Rent (BTR) sector, in the context of rising numbers of unsold housing stock, offers new opportunities to not only investors, but the supply chain too. Louise Walters, commercial director at flooring contractor Designer Contracts, explains... View Article

The art of lighting design

Lighting has the ability to make or break an interior scheme. From setting the mood and creating the desired ambience to fulfilling practical needs such as those of adequate illumination or defining boundaries in open plan spaces, lighting needs careful... View Article