Newton Waterproofing shortlisted for two prestigious award schemes

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has been shortlisted in two prestigious award schemes. The company’s leading product range and commitment to sustainability secured Newton’s finalist spot at the London Construction Awards, being... View Article

CAN Reveals Design for Chongqing Yuelai TOD Development

Hong Kong-based architectural and design firm CAN is excited to reveal the design for Chongqing Yuelai TOD Project, bridging the boundaries of ecology and arts for a mixed-use development. The firm is delivering the masterplanning and architectural design for the development... View Article

Solution Fires bolsters management team with new hire

Solution Fires, a new generation of highly efficient, authentic and stylish electric fires has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Andy Macey, as Sales Manager. Andy joins the Solution Fires team with over 30 years’ experience in the industry,... View Article

Office architecture and its visual cues

During a working lifetime, an office worker will probably spend between 80-100,000 hours under some form of office roof or ceiling. So it’s safe to assume working environments will have an influence on the workforce and on visitors and customers.... View Article

2022 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist announced

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today announced the six buildings contending for the coveted 2022 RIBA Stirling Prize, awarded to the UK’s best new building. Now in its 26th year, the RIBA Stirling Prize is the highest... View Article

Considering the orientation of your home to channel light

Peter Daniel, product innovation director at The Rooflight Company, discusses how the orientation of your home can transform how light channels through your space. Natural light is essential for modern homes. Not only does it create bright and airy spaces,... View Article

OMNIE whole-house solution for Devon barn conversions

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The conversion of three stone-built agricultural buildings near the beautiful Devon town of Totnes is employing a full selection of renewable and low-energy technologies from the range of Exeter based manufacturer, OMNIE, to create a comfortable living... View Article

Glenigan July 2022 Construction Index

Today, Glenigan, one of the construction industry’s leading insight experts, releases the July 2022 edition of its Construction Index. The Index focuses on the three months to the end of June 2022, covering all projects with a total value of £100m... View Article

Cut-to-falls multiboard helps drain top floor balcony

LISTEN HERE 🔊 An experienced builder and roofing contractor has made use of some 300 standard and tapered Marmox Multiboards to complete a complex refurbishment of a large, top floor balcony on an apartment building in North London. Lightwood Construction... View Article

Schüco Excellence Award winners 2022 announced

Schüco is delighted to announce the winners of its esteemed Excellence Awards which were presented in the impressive setting of Whitehall’s Banqueting House by architectural designer and television presenter, Charlie Luxton. Held in association with Architecture Today, the awards are... View Article

Senior makes waves at new seafront residential development

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A new luxury residential apartment scheme in Southend-on-Sea in Essex has combined a classic Art Deco design with a modern aluminium fenestration package, featuring doors, windows and curtain walling solutions from Senior Architectural Systems. The new Clifftown... View Article

Taking in the island scenery

Architect Jane Burnside took on an unusually wide range of project roles to create her tranquil, contemporary home and workplace on the Isle of Mull, inspired by origami. Nik Hunter reports Introducing a contemporary building into a traditional landscape such... View Article

Natural harmony

In a new district of Shenzhen, a project to create a performing arts centre saw Rocco Design Architects use the coastal landscape as inspiration for a striking form in harmony with its context. Roseanne Field reports The Bao’an Cultural District... View Article