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This modern take on the traditional almshouse is intended to reduce loneliness and isolation by bringing community groups into the building and promoting interaction between residents. Could it tempt older people out of their family homes?
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By Anthony Hudson
CobBauge, a word amalgamation of cob and ‘bauge’ earth-building traditions in the UK and France, is a collaborative research partnership between these countries that brings earth construction into the 21st century.
By Hollie Tye
The practice has been testing materials and utilising nanotechnology to find the right application for a seven-storey office building in Mayfair, London
By Ben Flatman
High-density industrial units seek to set new standard for sector
By Susan Roaf
To have any chance of achieving net zero buildings we need a sea change in approaches to design, writes Susan Roaf
Sponsored by Carlisle
Join us for this Buildings, Design and Specification event to explore innovative building envelope systems that are reshaping the way we think about architecture and specification.
By Hollie Tye
Nine in 10 architects are going above and beyond the minimum requirements for tackling overheating in new homes, as developers seek to protect residents against extreme heatwaves, according to a new study by Pilkington UK.
By Joe Holyoak
Bringing life back to the most challenging sites requires hard work, inspiration and a leap of faith, writes Joe Holyoak
By Emma Wells
Historic England’s chair Lord Mendoza’s comments on the role the heritage sector has to play in addressing housing and environmental needs have placed a renewed focus on retrofit’s role in reducing the sector’s carbon emissions. Emma Wells believes that this is a step in the right direction
By Hollie Tye
Jonathan Tuckey joins a panel discussion at the Building Centre exploring the link between home and human health, with speakers from Lab4Living Sheffield, Connected Places Catapult and the London School of Architecture
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
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Spanish housebuilder focuses on choosing natural materials and prioritising products from local suppliers, following an increased demand for sustainable second homes
By Daniel May
When it comes to door hardware, the details matter.
By Susan Roaf
To have any chance of achieving net zero buildings we need a sea change in approaches to design, writes Susan Roaf
The Relax Hybrid’s technology offers flexibility, using both radiant heat and fan coil assisted technology to reach and maintain the ideal temperature
By Susan Roaf
With time running out to avert the worst of climate change, approaches to achieving Net Zero need to change fast, writes Susan Roaf
Sponsored by Tata Steel
P-DfMA is becoming a reality and there is widespread excitement about the potential of construction platforms to help improve productivity while reducing construction time, waste, resource use and carbon emissions
Sponsored by Tata Steel
As we look to expand the role of MMC to deliver buildings fit for a net zero future, we need to be aware that some very familiar supply chain risks can still exist
2023-11-24T05:00:00+00:00By Hollie Tye
The team’s study of 2,003 members of the public and 1,273 business owners and managers across multiple sectors delves into views on indoor air pollution
2023-11-24T05:00:00+00:00
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Atkins’ body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards including Interior Architect of the Year.
2023-11-17T07:00:00+00:00By Ben Flatman
LUHC Committee calls for evidence as part of inquiry into young people and built environment
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