All spec only articles
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NewsEEA report highlights need for architects to prioritise acoustic performance in window specification
As noise pollution emerges as a growing public health concern, REHAU is urging architects to consider frame quality and glazing choice as key elements in residential design and retrofit projects
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NewsTHISS Studio completes Butterfield house extension in Stoke Newington
The London-based architect tested the commercial walling product in a domestic context, using it to deliver structure, insulation and finish in one material system
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OpinionRaising the bar: How the government’s green paper will transform timber specification
Andrew Oriss explains how the UK government’s 2025 Construction Products Reform Green Paper will reshape timber specification – from risk-based regulation and strengthened certification to digital product data and sustainability reporting
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NewsWhat made this project… Hyde London City by Studio Moren
Studio Moren guides us through the specification challenges present at Hyde London City
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NewsHouse of Lords pushes for bird-safe glass requirement in England’s new buildings
Peers back cross-party amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to mandate wildlife-friendly building features, including glazing to prevent bird collisions
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NewsMass timber rooftop and breathable facades define DLA’s Mayfair retrofit
21–25 Bruton Place reinstated as a high-performance workspace through deep retrofit and material innovation
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NewsIn pictures: Architecture for London reinstates Camden townhouse as family home
Five-storey Georgian property near Regent’s Park restored with period details, new rear extension and bespoke joinery
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NewsIn pictures: Pend completes Catalog House
Architecture studio Pend has completed the renovation and integration of two former flats into a single-family home in Trinity, Edinburgh
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NewsWhat made this project… Brewers’ Hall by dMFK
dMFK guides us through the specification challenges present at Brewers’ Hall
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NewsLet’s be specific… Polished concrete Q+A with Woody’s Concrete Co.
Steven Wood and Izzy Taylor-Wood explain how this versatile surface is made, the role of aggregates and sustainable blends, and why polished concrete continues to reshape both architectural and interior design
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NewsKnauf Insulation launches free online 3D U-value calculator for steel frame rainscreen facades
Insulation mannufacturer states the new tool allows architects to instantly generate precise U-values tailored to their designs, helping reduce the performance gap and avoid over-specification
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Information - BDMastering the detail: Episode 5
What do architects really need from manufacturers today? Episode 5 of our unmissable Q+A series lifts the lid on how expectations are changing. Join Jan Kattein, director at Jan Kattein Architects, as he shares first-hand insights into the evolving specification landscape.
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NewsWhat made this project… Everton Stadium by BDP Pattern
BDP Pattern guides us through the specification challenges present at Everton Stadium
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FeaturesGood Homes Alliance publishes water-efficiency design guide with model specs to help deliver water-neutral housing
New guidance translates policy intent into buildable details, setting out a fittings-based route to verified consumption, options for rainwater and greywater systems and evidence from six live projects
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News“Raising the bar on product information”: Wienerberger on becoming first to achieve CCPI assessment for bricks and pavers
Wienerberger explains why transparent product data matters more than ever for architects – and how achieving the CCPI assessment could help reduce risk in design
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NewsWhat made this project… Plot R8 by Piercy & Company
Piercy & Company guides us through the specification challenges present at Plot R8
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NewsAlsecco brick slip facade system claims 80% CO2 reduction over traditional brick
The manufacturer’s recent case study attributes the reduction primarily to differences in manufacturing processes
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NewsLoader Monteith completes retrofit and extension of 18th-century cottage
Oak flooring, triple glazing and a perforated aluminium canopy feature in a low-energy renovation that prioritises accessibility and landscape views
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NewsWhat made this project… Meadow Road by Studio Bark
Studio Bark guides us through the specification challenges present at Meadow Road
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FeaturesMastering the detail: 127 Charing Cross Road with Barr Gazetas
For Barr Gazetas, the redevelopment of 127-129 Charing Cross Road meant revitalising a 1970s concrete-framed building into a refined piece of central London real estate