Gathering evidence on embodied carbon
A Levitt Bernstein-led team has undertaken an evidence base for Essex County Council for planning policy, which could be a game changer for the industry as a whole
11 September 2024
Foster + Partners’ masterplan sets scene for new creation of old Antakya
Foster + Partners’ masterplan for the ancient earthquake-struck city of Antakya in Turkey is part of a speedy rebuild that’s vital to keep this special place alive
10 September 2024
The Grenfell Report: lessons for architects
Last week’s report placed particular criticism at the feet of Studio E, the architect behind the tower’s refurbishment. John Jervis summarises its findings and recommendations for the profession
10 September 2024
Basket-weave stone brickwork animates the facade of Hackney house extension
Draper Studio’s addition to a mid-terrace Victorian house pioneers the domestic use of limestone brick product
Doors and windows: make the most of your in/out interface
PiP’s specified selections are pure poetry and romance
In association with Eba Interiors
How to utilise plinth space for storage
Introducing the innovative drawer that pulls out from under kitchen units
Revisiting Newcastle’s concrete dreams
Newcastle's 1960s/70s ambitious transformation of its urban fabric is revisited at the Farrell Centre
Three things that head CarverHaggard’s specification list
Stone, glass and paint preferences from William Haggard
In association with Markilux
Simple solution creates shade anywhere
Awning unit can be installed integrated or freestanding to maximise useability of outside space
Eye Line competition 2024
Klas Hyllén: Postcard from Chamonix, France
The value of the work-to-live moment of being in the mountains
Autumn reading list: New tech titles to enrich your practise
Diversity, natural swimming and conceptual design
In association with Franke
WDUs: why every sink you specify should have one
Cut waste going to landfill, reduce the number of bins in your kitchen designs, improve air quality
In association with Stella Rooflight
How to design light into houses with north-facing back gardens
Strategic positioning of rooflights lifts a south London property out of the gloom
Photograph: Primary moves in a 360-degree view of life
Nick Caville's affirmative view of BDP’s Francis Holland School in London
Juvenile mental health: how to be welcoming and secure
Architects are employing tactile materials, user involvement and natural greenery
Roofing and cladding
Zinc is the material of choice for three innovative projects
A modern new-build completely at home in its Loire Valley setting
Integrated solar PV electricity generation can look good too
A1/A2 fire rated panels in aluminium, fibre cement and extruded porcelain
It's the entire roof build-up that's important - not just the vegetation
Minty House brings quirkiness and colour to north London street
Peter Morris Architects’ house extension and refurbishment taps into childhood memories of play
In association with Playequip
An inner-city oasis for play and pleasure
New playground in Nottingham transforms urban environment to meet the needs of residents
Ananya Singhal: Postcard from Uganda
From jungle to growing cities, post-colonial optimism is flourishing
In association with Offsite Expo