Regulations
What architects need to know about Building Regs changes
Regulatory changes will be phased in with the introduction of the Green Deal in October
Does Part L 2013 spell death for renewables?
A focus on building fabric instead of renewables is the most cost effective approach for housing, says Mel Starrs
Modelling software for Part L
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.
Sheppard Robson helps RICS create free Ska Rating tool
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
Architects seek guidance on timing of Part L regs
Architects are calling on the government for clarification on when the new version of Part L of the building regulations will be introduced.
New Part L regulations published
The government has published new amendments for Part L of the Building Regulations, which are due to come into force this October.
Part L: the view from Building Control
John Neal, head of building control at Rushcliffe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire, discusses the impact of Part L 2006 on his team
FOA shatters Part L hopes
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.
Planning laws give architects more flexibility
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
Debate: Should the coalition scrap Breeam?
Yes, says Jonathan Hines, it is holding back progress; but Mel Starrs says it is vital to ensuring that sustainability remains on the agenda
The cost of Part L
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.
Tackling Thermal Bypass
Devereux Architects’ Mark Siddall explains thermal bypass, one of the topics up for discussion at this year’s free Sustainability Now virtual conference.
New Part L: How much glass?
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.
The implications of the new Part L regulations on facade design
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.
Leicester leads on Part L
Bond Bryan Architects’ £25 million city centre campus for Leicester College has opened to students
Is there life after Part L?
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
Green notebook: Part L is just the beginning
The Code for Sustainable Homes could mean even tougher rules
