All spec only articles
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NewsHouse Of EM completes new-build family home in Shropshire
Skylark uses an F-shaped plan, Danish brickwork and a central courtyard to organise a four-bedroom house around views of the River Teme
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NewsWhat made this project… Montcalm Mayfair by Holland Harvey
Finalist for Retail and Leisure Architect of the Year Award 2026, Holland Harvey guides us through the specification challenges present at Montcalm Mayfair
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OpinionBuilding envelope performance starts with the whole system
Danilo Gomes explores why building envelope design increasingly requires a coordinated approach to fire, thermal, acoustic and moisture performance, and considers the role of early collaboration in demonstrating compliance
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NewsWhat made this project… Health Sciences Library by HLM Architects
Finalist for Higher Education Architect of the Year Award 2026, HLM Architects guides us through the specification challenges present at Health Sciences Library
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NewsInglis Badrashi Loddo completes compact home within historic garden walls
63sqm two-bedroom house in Kennington has been designed around a central courtyard, with a reconstructed brick perimeter wall responding to planning restrictions on external windows
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OpinionRetrofitting starts below ground
UKGBC’s April 2026 report highlighted that most buildings are set to remain in use until at least 2050. Retrofit is therefore critical and Jon Chevin explores why ground stability should be considered from the outset
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NewsNew guidance to tackle moisture risk in mass timber buildings
Funded by the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and Swedish Wood, the project will bring together existing research and industry expertise to address how moisture risks can be prevented, detected and managed across the design, construction and operation of timber buildings.
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NewsBadweather converts canal boat into off-grid floating bathhouse
56ft-widebeam vessel has been fitted with a sauna, cold plunge pools and off-grid water, power and heating systems, with its existing steel hull retained and restored
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NewsWhat made this project… Rolikstraat by Common Wonder
Finalist for Young Architect of the Year Award 2026, Common Wonder guides us through the specification challenges present at Rolikstraat
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OpinionWhy architects need to rethink door specification under Martyn’s Law
Rob Mottram, head of product and compliance at steel door manufacturer Robust UK, explains how Martyn’s law impacts door specification
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FeaturesCombining the benefits of modern slate technology with the look of natural slate: Why choose a Cedral roof
From easier installation and lighter structural loads to long-term durability and sustainability, fibre cement slates offer specifiers a versatile roofing solution designed to meet the demands of modern residential projects
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NewsNimtim architects completes accessible bungalow extension in Suffolk
151sqm Evermore project in Aldeburgh combines a retained bungalow with a new extension, using Viroc cladding, clay plaster and microcement to create a low-maintenance home designed for long-term adaptability
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NewsWhat made this project… Greenview House by Paper House Project
Finalist for One-off Small Project of the Year Award 2026, Paper House Project guides us through the specification challenges present at Greenview House
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OpinionClass L confusion – why a label isn’t a standard when it comes to battery storage
Matt Partridge argues you shouldn’t take a fire rating at face value when it comes to battery storage. He says a “class L” label on a battery storage cabinet tells you very little about how it will perform in a real lithium-ion fire – and explains what to look for ...
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NewsLoxkin launches hemp-based wood finishes
British-grown hemp seed oil forms the basis of the range, which is designed to protect timber without creating a surface film and to support easier maintenance and repair
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NewsWhat made this project… Wetherby Pembridge School by HLM Architects
Finalist for Education Architect of the Year Award 2026, HLM Architects guides us through the specification challenges present at Wetherby Pembridge School
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OpinionWhat does your building say about the place it’s in?
Janie Mullaney argues the best way to avoid flat, featureless facades with all their character value engineered away, is to talk to facade manufacturers early in the design process
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NewsLoader Monteith completes deep retrofit of Glasgow sandstone terrace
Old Red House combines corten steel, charred larch and breathable insulation to show how heritage homes can meet low-energy standards without losing character
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NewsDarwen Terracotta adopts digital manufacturing tools as heritage maker modernises production
Heritage manufacturer is integrating digital design and production technologies under the Made Smarter programme
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NewsWhat made this project… Scottish Baronial Family Home by iKAD Architects
Finalist for Creative Conservation Architect of the Year Award 2026, iKAD Architects guides us through the specification challenges present at Scottish Baronial Family Home