All Roofing articles
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Information - BDCPD 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
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NewsCatnic 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
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Information - BDCPD 01 2024: Fifth Facade: Regulations on Roofs
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, considers the roof as a building’s fifth facade, examining its functional uses and its vital role in fire safety, and explaining the relevant regulations and what needs to be done to require to comply with them
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FeaturesThe Keep: A new roof for a coastal home in Kent
BMI Redland works on a roof refurbishment that can withstand extreme winds, while blending with the coastal landscape
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FeaturesSolving our water crisis, one roof at a time
With water scarcity set to become one of the most important issues we face, Hollie Tye speaks to Metropolder’s founder, Friso Klapwijk, about the Dutch model of water management and how our roofs can offer a solution
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FeaturesFocus on roofing: Bringing durability to a challenging period project
N T Sweeting undertake a complete re-roof of this Victorian property located on the River Tees, Northern England
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FeaturesNew contemporary conservatory range
Creating a unique and beautiful new room in your home has never been easier. Our bespoke conservatories and orangeries are designed and built to your specific needs.
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NewsStorm Eunice damages O2 Arena, Laban Centre and Cressingham Gardens
Footage shows roof of Richard Rogers’ 1999 dome shredded as 122mph winds batter UK
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NewsCoffey’s digital skills centre is UK’s first Town Deal project to complete
In pictures: Norwich’s luminous Digi-Tech Factory will accommodate 500 students
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NewsPenoyre & Prasad’s angular addition to Birkbeck campus completes
Cantilevered copper roof extension contains lecture theatre and classroom
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NewsC20 urges listing of Hopkins’ Inland Revenue office to save it from residential conversion
Pioneering nineties landmark inspired a generation of architects and engineers
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50 Wonders50 Wonders | Anna Liu: Palace of Labour, Turin
The Tonkin Liu co-founder is captivated by the heroic scale and organic forms of the Palazzo del Lavoro
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TechnicalOne Triton Square by Arup: a refurbishment with a difference
A 20-year old office block increased its net area by 57% but still saved 40,000 tonnes of carbon. How did the project team do it?
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NewsSheppard Robson completes NHS helipad air bridge
‘Hospital corridor in sky’ will shave vital minutes off journeys for critically ill patients
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NewsOffice S&M wins planning for aluminium weatherboard homes
Infill terrace will overlook Thames in Dickens village
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Building StudyBuilding Study: 22 Handyside Street, King’s Cross, by Coffey Architects
The YAYA winner’s shimmering King’s Cross office more than justifies the developer’s decision to put its faith in emerging talent, writes Elizabeth Hopkirk
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TechnicalTechnical Study: UK Hydrographic Office in Somerset by AHR
Bringing everything under one roof was a central aim – so the architect made it the defining feature, writes Helena Russell
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NewsFire hits Archer Humphryes’ Koko revamp
Camden venue’s dome destroyed as flames engulf grade II-listed building’s roof
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NewsPilbrow’s £500m plan for London Fire Brigade HQ approved
Architect replaced Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands on landmark site after public inquiry
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TechnicalTechnical Study: Beaconsfield Mews cohousing, London, by Stolon Studio
Architect-developers Robert and Jessica Barker tell Elizabeth Hopkirk how they are turning community-building on backland sites into a business model