All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 2
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OpinionClass L confusion – why a label isn’t a standard when it comes to battery storage
Matt Partridge argues you shouldn’t take a fire rating at face value when it comes to battery storage. He says a “class L” label on a battery storage cabinet tells you very little about how it will perform in a real lithium-ion fire – and explains what to look for ...
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NewsLoxkin launches hemp-based wood finishes
British-grown hemp seed oil forms the basis of the range, which is designed to protect timber without creating a surface film and to support easier maintenance and repair
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NewsWhat made this project… Wetherby Pembridge School by HLM Architects
Finalist for Education Architect of the Year Award 2026, HLM Architects guides us through the specification challenges present at Wetherby Pembridge School
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OpinionWhat does your building say about the place it’s in?
Janie Mullaney argues the best way to avoid flat, featureless facades with all their character value engineered away, is to talk to facade manufacturers early in the design process
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NewsLoader Monteith completes deep retrofit of Glasgow sandstone terrace
Old Red House combines corten steel, charred larch and breathable insulation to show how heritage homes can meet low-energy standards without losing character
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NewsDarwen Terracotta adopts digital manufacturing tools as heritage maker modernises production
Heritage manufacturer is integrating digital design and production technologies under the Made Smarter programme
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NewsIn pictures: final project by César Pelli completes in north-west Argentina
Cultural centre opened seven years after Argentinian-American architect’s death
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NewsGlasgow launches design contest to replace two fire-hit tenement blocks
B-listed blocks in Pollokshields conservation area destroyed in 2019 and 2020
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NewsWhat made this project… Scottish Baronial Family Home by iKAD Architects
Finalist for Creative Conservation Architect of the Year Award 2026, iKAD Architects guides us through the specification challenges present at Scottish Baronial Family Home
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OpinionWhy solar-control glass should be part of the UK’s overheating debate
Phil Brown says recent heatwaves should be a wake-up call about the overheating risk in our housing stock and that solar-control glass must be part of the solution
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NewsSAAN Architects completes forest house near Warsaw
Single-family home delivers architecture and interiors as a unified scheme, shaped by its pine forest setting
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Information - BDCPD 14 2026: Closing the performance gap with insulation
Sponsored by ROCKWOOL®, this module examines why the gap between the predicted and actual performance of so many buildings persists – and how fabric-first design, informed insulation specification and consistent installation practice can help close it
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NewsWhat made this project… Aquatic Gallery by INI Design Studio
Finalist for Public Building Architect of the Year Award 2026, INI Design Studio guides us through the specification challenges present at Aquatic Gallery
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NewsHolcim UK trial shows recycled concrete fines can replace clinker in low-carbon cement mix
UK industry trial led by the Materials Processing Institute, involving Holcim UK, has demonstrated that recycled concrete fines can partially replace clinker in cement production
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FeaturesHow cladding can play a key role in passive cooling
For decades, UK homes have been designed to keep people warm. Today, the challenge is keeping them cool. Lisa Grosse, product and marketing lead at Cedral UK and Ireland, explains how fibre cement cladding can help reduce solar gain and improve year-round building performance
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NewsWhat made this project… Clarkes Way by Greenaway Architecture
Finalist for One-off Small Project of the Year Award 2026, Greenaway Architecture guides us through the specification challenges present at Clarkes Way
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NewsGeometric brick sculpture highlights craft skills at risk
Grayson commissions specialist bricklayer Mark Rosier to create a geometric installation in Sheffield, drawing attention to advanced bricklaying techniques and their decline in mainstream construction
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OpinionChoosing natural stone for swimming pools – what you need to know
Ellie Parker explores the challenges of specifying of natural stone for swimming pool environments – and explains why picking the right stone is more tricky than it might appear
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NewsMcLean Quinlan converts Winchester office basement into material-led client studio
Practice repurposes ground floor beneath its Winchester office into a client studio designed to showcase architectural materials
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OpinionThermal comfort – the missing piece of urban mobility
Federica Buricco says that, in the face of climate change, we need to change the way we design our cities to make active travel more appealing in the heat and outdoor living comfortable all year round