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76 Upper Ground: Denys Lasdun’s 1960s South Bank vision is realised at last
The IBM Building was a cut-down version of architect Denys Lasdun’s plans for a complementary neighbour to the National Theatre on the banks of the Thames. AHMM’s recent refurbishment, which sees the building brought firmly into the 21st century, means that original vision is now complete
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Nassimi claims Hyphyn is the first biodegradable performance vinyl
Textile manufacturer Nassimi has launched Hyphyn, a performance upholstery vinyl it claims is the first of its kind to biodegrade under landfill conditions
Form Follows Love: Anna Heringer on building with empathy, intuition and mud
In Form Follows Love, Anna Heringer reimagines architecture as an act of empathy and participation. Sumedha Kelegama explores how the book challenges dominant ideas of design, authorship and durability
Copper’s role in designing resilient and sustainable water infrastructure
The UK’s water infrastructure is at a critical juncture, with the need for substantial investment and reform becoming ever more pressing. The country faces increasing risks from outdated systems, where ageing pipes and materials such as lead and plastic can lead to contamination and water leaks.
CPD 09 2025: Roofs, regulations and fire safety
Often underestimated in design conversations, the roof is increasingly recognised as a building’s fifth facade – a space with critical functional responsibilities and regulatory implications
Catnic launches Solarseam: a photovoltaic solution for standing seam roofs
According to the manufacturer, the system integrates flexible solar laminates bonded directly onto Catnic’s urban standing seam roofing panels
CPD 07 2025: Mastering sliding and bi-fold doors
Sliding doors date back over a thousand years to Japan, where shoji – paper-covered wooden frames – offered space-saving elegance in homes and temples. Even earlier, grooves in Pompeii’s stone floors suggest the Romans used sliding doors to enhance spatial flexibility.
Knox Bhavan renovates Notting Hill terrace with oak, steel and concrete palette
Knox Bhavan has transformed a deteriorating end-of-terrace property in Notting Hill’s Colville Conservation Area into a modern four-bedroom home
Mosley Thorold turns north London maisonette into material-rich family home
The practice was co-founded by Nathaniel Mosley, who led the project as both architect and main contractor for his own family home
Project Reuse delivers first materials in pilot scheme to rethink fit-out waste
The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has received the first batch of salvaged interior products under its pilot scheme aimed at exploring how reuse can be integrated into the commercial office fit-out process
Nassimi claims Hyphyn is the first biodegradable performance vinyl
Textile manufacturer Nassimi has launched Hyphyn, a performance upholstery vinyl it claims is the first of its kind to biodegrade under landfill conditions
Mosley Thorold turns north London maisonette into material-rich family home
The practice was co-founded by Nathaniel Mosley, who led the project as both architect and main contractor for his own family home
Thorlux launches emergency lighting system amid concerns over fire safety compliance
Thorlux Lighting has unveiled a new version of its Firefly emergency lighting system, citing recent figures from the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) that indicate more than 2,000 premises received fire safety enforcement notices in the past year
Pre-assembled heat pump unit claims £2,000 installation savings
Hewer, a sustainable heating solutions provider, has launched Heat Saviour, a pre-assembled unit designed to simplify the installation and maintenance of heat pump systems. According to the company, the technology could save up to £2,000 per installation by reducing the need to overhaul existing heating systems.
Heat networks: The low-carbon design solution
The UK’s social housing sector is undergoing a significant transformation as it works to decarbonise its heat and hot water provision. This is about more than just supporting the country’s net-zero 2050 target – energy efficiency is essential to tackling fuel poverty and addressing rising operational costs.
Heat pumps in half of homes by 2040 but no role for hydrogen, CCC tells government
Climate Change Committee’s latest report sets out progress needed to stay on track with net zero targets
BKD Architects reimagines Dublin office with facade overhaul
Offsite assembly helps transform Fifteen George’s Quay into a LEED Platinum-certified workplace
Escape to the garden: Modular workspaces for a balanced life
Okopod installation makes use of Kebony wood to deliver bespoke outdoor extension
Planning for both people and nature is not a contradiction
As new legislation threatens to weaken habitat protections, Sophie Thompson asks what it would take to plan with respect for both people and the natural world
JRA explores breaking barriers to inclusive design within London’s built environment
Talks and installations explored how multisensory approaches can inform more accessible and equitable spaces
What if buildings made us feel better? Rethinking design through the lens of health
Tye Farrow makes the case for how a salutogenic approach to design can support neurological health, emotional well-being and human performance
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