http://www.bdonline.co.uk http://www.bdonline.co.uk http://www.bdonline.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.bdonline.co.uk http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/building-regulations-to-be-simplified-by-spring/5048502.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/building-regulations-to-be-simplified-by-spring/5048502.article Proposals aim to boost ailing housing sector Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:05 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/fears-over-building-standards-shake-up/5045124.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/fears-over-building-standards-shake-up/5045124.article Pressure groups raise concerns over goverment’s review plans Thu, 1 Nov 2012 07:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/what-architects-need-to-know-about-building-regs-changes/5039882.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/what-architects-need-to-know-about-building-regs-changes/5039882.article Regulatory changes will be phased in with the introduction of the Green Deal in October Thu, 2 Aug 2012 06:15 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/planning-laws-give-architects-more-flexibility/5039885.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/planning-laws-give-architects-more-flexibility/5039885.article The NPPF heralds a radical change to the planning system and has placed new emphasis on local and neighbourhood plans. Here are the aspects that will affect architects most Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:30 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/sustainability/ecobuild/does-part-l-2013-spell-death-for-renewables?/5033327.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/sustainability/ecobuild/does-part-l-2013-spell-death-for-renewables?/5033327.article A focus on building fabric instead of renewables is the most cost effective approach for housing, says Mel Starrs Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:30 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/comment/debate/debate-should-the-coalition-scrap-breeam?/5031748.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/comment/debate/debate-should-the-coalition-scrap-breeam?/5031748.article Yes, says Jonathan Hines, it is holding back progress; but Mel Starrs says it is vital to ensuring that sustainability remains on the agenda Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:30 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/government-launches-building-regs-consultation/5031321.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/government-launches-building-regs-consultation/5031321.article New regulations to pave way for Green Deal Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:03 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/the-cost-of-part-l/5010354.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/the-cost-of-part-l/5010354.article The demands of compliance with the new Part L regulations could result in additional costs in the short term creating a challenge for architects with demanding clients. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:14 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/modelling-software-for-part-l/5010037.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/modelling-software-for-part-l/5010037.article Ahead of the Part L Conference, BRE’s Paul Davidson explains how dedicated software can help tackle the stricter targets set by the new Part L. Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:37 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/tackling-thermal-bypass/5010014.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/tackling-thermal-bypass/5010014.article Devereux Architects’ Mark Siddall explains thermal bypass, one of the topics up for discussion at this year’s free Sustainability Now virtual conference. Tue, 7 Dec 2010 10:47 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/sheppard-robson-helps-rics-create-free-ska-rating-tool/5009017.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/sheppard-robson-helps-rics-create-free-ska-rating-tool/5009017.article Sheppard Robson has helped develop a free tool to enable architects and interior designers improve and rate sustainability of office fit-out projects, says associate Daniel Winder Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:59 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/new-part-l-how-much-glass?/5006457.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/new-part-l-how-much-glass?/5006457.article With the latest revisions to the building regulations going ’live’ on October 1 Mark Taylor, technical director at Allies and Morrison and Ant Wilson, director of building engineering at AECOM, uncover the mystery of how much transparency is allowable on non-dwelling facades. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:16 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/architects-seek-guidance-on-timing-of-part-l-regs/5004008.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/architects-seek-guidance-on-timing-of-part-l-regs/5004008.article Architects are calling on the government for clarification on when the new version of Part L of the building regulations will be introduced. Mon, 9 Aug 2010 10:22 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/the-implications-of-the-new-part-l-regulations-on-facade-design/5003672.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/the-implications-of-the-new-part-l-regulations-on-facade-design/5003672.article In the first of a series of videos about facade design, Graham Fairley, head of facade engineering at Aecom, talks to Anthony Gell, CEO at The Business Voice about some of the hot topics in the industry today. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:59 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/new-part-l-regulations-published/3163006.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/new-part-l-regulations-published/3163006.article The government has published new amendments for Part L of the Building Regulations, which are due to come into force this October. Thu, 6 May 2010 10:09 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/leicester-leads-on-part-l/3132111.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/leicester-leads-on-part-l/3132111.article Bond Bryan Architects’ £25 million city centre campus for Leicester College has opened to students Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/part-l-the-view-from-building-control/3076104.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/part-l-the-view-from-building-control/3076104.article John Neal, head of building control at Rushcliffe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire, discusses the impact of Part L 2006 on his team Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/is-there-life-after-part-l?/3072133.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/is-there-life-after-part-l?/3072133.article In March, our panel of experts answered your Part L questions. Four months after implementation, Elaine Knutt asks architects how Part L is affecting their work Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/foa-shatters-part-l-hopes/3069842.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/foa-shatters-part-l-hopes/3069842.article The ability of Part L of the building regulations to cut carbon emissions was thrown into serious doubt this week with the unveiling of a fully glazed, 900,000sq m City office development by Foreign Office Architects. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/green-notebook-part-l-is-just-the-beginning/3066240.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/green-notebook-part-l-is-just-the-beginning/3066240.article The Code for Sustainable Homes could mean even tougher rules Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00 GMT