As our homes are built to greater airtightness standards in a drive for energy efficiency, and as we begin to realise the impact of indoor air quality on our health...
Schoolrooms have always been considered sanctuaries of knowledge and growth, providing the setting for teachers to impart knowledge and students to absorb new information. However, the effectiveness of this process...
Steven Coulson, Associate at Holmes Miller, reflects on the transformation of Paisley Town Hall, which proves that retrofitting can meet modern expectations....
When it comes to flat roof installations, choosing the right insulation material is crucial for achieving optimal thermal performance, moisture resistance and long-term durability, as Soprema explains....
Tracey Jackson, Business Development Manager for Howells Patent Glazing, looks at the importance of daylighting in public buildings and how it can benefit landlords and building owners when it comes...
Representing the pinnacle of grassroots sports, Common Edge Community Sports Village – which was handed over by Conlon Construction to Blackpool Council this summer – promises to transform what it...
There’s a huge variety of choice in the conservation rooflight market and selecting the right product can be confusing. Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some advice on things to...
Nicola Pearson, a Consultant at GIIG, part of nima, explains how public sector clients and their supply chains can start to transform their information management....
Ron van Wijk, Technical Director at AHT International Group, discusses why the most efficient way of heating also comes with the lowest (embedded) carbon footprint and contributes to a circular...
Daniel Leon, Founder and Director of leading practice Square Feet Architects, reflects on how civic architecture can be a force for good in divisive times....
Alongside the importance of hygiene, room acoustics need to be at the forefront of the design and specification of ceilings within healthcare buildings. Simon Humphrey, Technical Manager at leading acoustic...
The new £63m funding package, unveiled in this year’s Spring Budget, was widely welcomed by UK sporting bodies, swimming organisations and private sector firms, which face the major challenge of...
A joint study from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson and the University of Cambridge has found that clearer environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulation is needed to accelerate success and...
When it comes to installing low-carbon heating in the UK’s tower blocks, heat pumps may not be the best solution. Oliver Baker, CEO of Ambion Heating, takes a closer look...
The Louisa Martindale Building is the newest clinical building in NHS England and the first stage of the ‘3Ts’ redevelopment of the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The project involved the...
As the UK experiences a significant shift towards hotter summers, the challenges in keeping our learning environments cool for students and teachers are becoming increasingly evident. Louise Boddie, Senior Associate...
It’s been three years since the National Audit Office (NAO) warned the public sector was not prepared for the volume of PFI contracts reaching expiry. Sonia McRobb, Associate Director of...
Nathalie Meunier, National Business Development Director at Premier Modular, states three healthcare building trends, gathering these insights from Premier’s work with NHS trusts – using King’s College Hospital as an...
Andrew Cooper, National Specification Manager from Senior Architectural Systems, one of the UK’s largest privately-owned aluminium fenestration solution providers, discusses how the latest innovations can give refurbished hospitals and other...
The UK’s newest university, ARU Peterborough with its signature building, ‘University House’, has opened as part of a project delivered through a unique partnership between the Cambridge and Peterborough Combined...
