All Human factors articles – Page 3
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OpinionHow to create a family friendly workplace that supports your staff during the summer holidays and beyond
Balancing work and family life during summer holidays is challenging for parents and carers, but creating a supportive workplace can make a significant difference, writes Jimmy Bent
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NewsHousing providers and charities urge government to adopt accessibility standards for new-build homes
The Centre for Ageing Better says 250,000 more accessible homes could have been built if the previous government had adopted the regulations
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OpinionWhy we should be transforming struggling shopping centres into sustainable urban hubs
Could large shopping centres become dynamic, vibrant, mixed-use, live-work communities in the future? What are the factors that could drive this transformation, and why might it be desirable, asks Matt Bowker
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FeaturesElevating access: Stannah integrates a 21st-century lift into a 19th-century icon
A narrow ventilation shaft, a 334-step climb and a historic tilt – Building Design speaks to Stannah Lifts about the accessibility challenges overcome in the Elizabeth Tower’s ambitious restoration
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NewsNorman Foster showcases scalable housing concept for vulnerable communities
Developed in collaboration with Holcim, the initiative hopes to provide sustainable and resilient homes for low-income or displaced communities
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OpinionBiodiversity net gain: A crucial but complex step towards nature recovery
The final part of the government’s biodiversity net gain legislation came into force earlier this year. Martin Jones, looks at what this means for developers and designers
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NewsUxbridge Bower: Reimagining the ‘granny annexe’
In Uxbridge, West London, Bureau de Change redefines the traditional annexe with Uxbridge Bower, a compact yet elegant pavilion that fosters intergenerational living
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FeaturesKeeping user experiences enjoyable and secure
A positive user experience in buildings is a cornerstone of modern design and architecture, fostering environments where people feel safe, engaged, and inspired. It transcends mere aesthetics, delving into the functional and emotional aspects of how individuals interact with a space. When a building is designed with the user in ...
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OpinionShielding silence: The case for measured data in acoustic glazing
As noise pollution in urban areas becomes increasingly critical to public health, Phil Brown outlines the case for using measured data as standard for acoustic glazing
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OpinionWhy terraces and modern back to backs are making a comeback
With the potential to offer a strong sense of community and efficient use of land, these traditional typologies are often attractive to residents and developers, writes Matt Bowker
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NewsImproving access to Hugh Broughton Architects’ Clifford’s Tower restoration would have had ‘catastrophic impact’
Architects respond to project being pulled out of RIBA Yorkshire Building of the Year
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Building StudyUnder The Big Roof… Charity unites generations and nurtures skills that last a lifetime
Forest School Camps required a new hub where volunteers of all ages could meet and work together. Mole Architects and Invisible Studio delivered, writes Ben Flatman
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FeaturesBoomers to Zoomers: Designing for the Generations
As BD launches its new campaign, Ben Flatman sets out the challenges and themes that it will explore
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OpinionWhy we need an intergenerational approach to urban design and architecture
Ben Flatman introduces BD’s new ‘Boomers to Zoomers: Designing for the Generations’ campaign
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OpinionDesigning buildings for good mental health requires real changes to policy
Alex O’dell urges the building industry to do more to create places that promote health and wellbeing
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OpinionThe Coach: Are you leading your team, or just managing them?
Louise Rodgers explores the concept of how becoming a “design coach” can help deliver more effective management and leadership
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OpinionHow we perfected our tactical ‘bible’ for unlocking backland sites
James Dowen shares his practice’s insights into how to make the most of these challenging sites
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OpinionWhy we need long-term planning to meet society’s housing needs
Politicians must stop opting for short-term bribes and instead pursue large-scale policies to build a community-led economy to deliver the homes we need, writes Chris Brown.
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OpinionLighting the way in architecture
Light is a foundational aspect of architectural design and practice - affecting how a building looks inside and out, and how that building influences its context and immediate environment. Light is a utility but it’s also an amenity for the people living in a building and those who live and ...