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The refurbishment of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh adapts a listed Victorian hospital to house a multidisciplinary hub for postgraduate study

Reimagining mainstream housing: the Living Places approach
By Hollie Tye
Lone Feifer discusses how the Living Places concept and a new “recipe book” for sustainable housing aim to shift the housing industry toward healthier, low carbon communities
British timber company imports Thermo Vacuum System for products that can withstand the elements
UK Hardwoods has invested in thermal technology to offer weather-resistant timber
Unlocking timber’s potential: Alex Goodfellow on industry readiness and government’s role in boosting structural timber
By Hollie Tye
Following the launch of the Timber in Construction Roadmap in December 2023, the Structural Timber Association (STA) is set to launch its Timber in Construction implementation guides in the hope of safely increasing the amount of timber used in construction to help the UK meet its net zero target by ...

CPD 19 2024: Specifying glass in rooflights
Sponsored by Glazing Vision
Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will explore the relevant industry guidance and technical considerations when specifying glass in rooflights, guiding professionals through the design, manufacturing and construction process.
Ensuring rainscreen designs translate to real performance
Sponsored by Knauf Insulation
Recent years have seen a significant tightening in Building Regulation guidance. There is an increasing demand for improved energy efficiency and safety, making it crucial for rainscreen designs to translate into real, ‘as-built’ performance.
CPD 17 2024: Flat roofs and fire testing standards
Sponsored by Soprema
Sponsored by Soprema, this CPD module delves into the rise of flat roofs, their evolving nature, and the crucial fire testing standards that must be met in order to achieve compliance with current building regulations

dMFK completes 201 Bishopsgate
By Hollie Tye
dMFK Architects has transformed the seventh floor of 201 Bishopsgate into 35,500 sq ft of office space for Storey, British Land’s flexible workspace brand.
Medieval meets modern sustainability at ARC Painswick
By Hollie Tye
Parti’s latest project transforms a rundown B&B into a sunlit retreat in the English countryside
SPPARC adds hive-like extension to Fitzrovia townhouse
By Ben Flatman
Scheme provides office space for a homelessness charity and for client’s own use

Shining a light on Bromley Old Town Hall
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Nulty designs a lighting scheme for Bromley Town Hall’s £20 million restoration
The reclaimed timber flooring choice for Fortnum & Mason
British department store specifies Woodworks’ herringbone for food and drink studio
How do we create sustainable bathrooms?
By Hollie Tye
Lecico Bathrooms joined Bathroom Manufacturers Association and Byggfakta to discuss the issue of water scarcity in the UK and explore what manufacturers and consumers can be doing to help

From tower blocks to the history books: Kensa Shoebox takes root at the Science Museum
By Hollie Tye
British-made heat pump joins over seven million historic and significant items collected and documented by the Science Museum Group since 1851
Extended Q+A: Combining fabric with low and zero carbon technologies in new homes
Sponsored by Knauf Insulation
After an unprecedented number of questions, we joined David Adams, Jamie Bursnell and Steven Heath for an extended question-and-answer session
Architecture in the Air: Can ventilation become an art form in itself?
By Barry Hobday1 comments
Barry Hobday explores whether ventilation can be both functional and visually appealing, and offers advice for architects on how innovations in decentralised ventilation systems are working to improve the use of space

Housing Today Live webinar: Is MMC the key to solving the housing crisis?
Escape to the garden: Modular workspaces for a balanced life
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Okopod installation makes use of Kebony wood to deliver bespoke outdoor extension
Chamfer Houses: Hapa Architects’ Trio of Coastal Homes
By Hollie Tye1 comments
The practice unveils three timber-framed homes in Brighton, reducing waste with offsite prefabrication

Reimagining mainstream housing: the Living Places approach
2024-12-06T05:00:00+00:00By Hollie Tye
Lone Feifer discusses how the Living Places concept and a new “recipe book” for sustainable housing aim to shift the housing industry toward healthier, low carbon communities
The Coach: understanding and overcoming humiliation at work
2024-12-02T03:00:00+00:00By Louise Rodgers
Louise Rodgers on how to transform humiliation into a tool for personal and professional growth
Church refurbishment delivers community-focused transformation in Hove
2024-10-29T05:00:00+00:00By Ben Flatman
St Leonard’s Church in Hove has been extensively refurbished by John Puttick Associates, creating a new timber porch and multi-functional spaces for worship and community use