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FeaturesMastering the detail: Baytree Nuneaton with Chetwoods Architects
In the heart of the Midlands’ Golden Triangle, one of the UK’s busiest logistics hubs, a quietly radical scheme is challenging assumptions about what logistics architecture can be. Baytree Nuneaton, designed by Chetwoods for global logistics operator Rhenus, is not only a high-performing industrial campus – it’s also a model ...
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NewsLet’s be specific… Recycled plastics Q+A with Nichola Robinson, Hahn Plastics
Once seen as a low-grade byproduct, recycled plastic has rapidly evolved into a high-performance material embraced by the construction and landscaping sectors. Its journey from post-consumer waste to durable infrastructure reflects a broader shift toward sustainable, circular design. With growing pressure on architects and specifiers to reduce embodied carbon and ...
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OpinionWhy fine-tuning acoustic health is key to the productivity drive
Commercial workspace has seen its most significant shift in decades, starting with the rise of remote working and rapidly evolving into hybrid and flexible arrangements. While hybrid work has become the standard for millions, an increasing number of UK businesses are now advocating for employees to spend more time in ...
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NewsAI startups partner with architecture giants to tackle construction challenges
Digital Catapult, a deep tech innovation organisation, has announced the ten AI-led startups selected for its accelerator programme under the Innovate UK BridgeAI initiative. The programme is intended to promote the practical application of artificial intelligence (AI) in sectors with high growth potential, including construction.
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Information - BDMastering the detail: Episode 2
Calling all manufacturers and product suppliers! Episode 2 of our Mastering the Detail webinar series features an insightful conversation with Philippa Birch-Wood, sustainability lead at Chetwoods, offering a candid look into what really influences architectural specification decisions.
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OpinionHeat networks: The low-carbon design solution
The UK’s social housing sector is undergoing a significant transformation as it works to decarbonise its heat and hot water provision. This is about more than just supporting the country’s net-zero 2050 target – energy efficiency is essential to tackling fuel poverty and addressing rising operational costs. Improving building fabric ...
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NewsRockwool’s rainscreen insulation tested for high-wind resilience in real-world build-ups
Rockwool has announced new testing results for its NyRock Rainscreen 032 product. The manufacturer says it has demonstrated resilience to wind pressures equivalent to a category four hurricane when installed in commonly used facade systems.
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NewsSpecialist cleaning technique used to conserve historic buildings in Dundee
Conservation cleaning specialist EcoGuard Scotland has completed restoration works on several historic buildings in Dundee using a steam-based technique designed to minimise damage to sensitive stonework. The company is now preparing for further conservation-led projects in and around the city.
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NewsBindloss Dawes extends Victorian home in Stoke Newington
Bindloss Dawes has completed the renovation of a Victorian home in Stoke Newington, London, located within the Lordship Park conservation area. Originally purchased as a development project by clients Emma Dahlman and Nick Illston, the property has evolved into a long-term residence, requiring extensive collaboration to address its existing structural ...
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NewsWhat made this project… Skylight by Buckley Gray Yeoman
Finalist for WA100 Architect of the Year Award 2024, Buckley Gray Yeoman guides us through the specification challenges present at Skylight
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NewsCalling all manufacturing pioneers: Shine at the Architect of the Year Awards 2025!
Here at Building Design, we’re passionate about the vital role specification plays in bringing visionary designs to life. That is why we are thrilled to remind our industry partners that entries for the prestigious Architect of the Year Awards 2025 are still open – but time is ticking! You have ...
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NewsMaterial focus defines suburban residence in Poland
SAAN Architects has completed a suburban residence, designed to merge interior aesthetics with the surrounding landscape, in Bielawa, Poland. Large-format glazing maximises natural light and frames garden views, blurring the distinction between indoor and outdoor spaces. The material palette – oak veneers, solid wood, concrete floors, stone and glass ...
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NewsThomas-McBrien Architects completes glulam roof extension of London HQ
The lightweight structure respects the existing industrial building’s character while introducing a contemporary addition – a timber pavilion nestled amongst the trees
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NewsWindow maker Finstral enters the UK market
From a single workshop in 1969 to a network of 14 plants across Europe, Finstral’s story is one of integrated manufacturing. This South Tyrolean firm, now a major player in the window and door sector, controls almost every stage of its process, a strategy that underpins its reputation for modular, ...
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Information - BDCPD 04 2025: Energy performance evaluation in architectural projects
This module explores how architects can integrate early-stage performance modelling into their workflow to create more sustainable, energy-efficient designs
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NewsDelivering a roofing solution for The Goods Yard
A hotmelt roofing system was specified to meet the project’s durability, thermal efficiency and scheduling demands
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NewsWhat made this project… Ice Factory by Buckley Gray Yeoman
Finalist for Refurbishment Architect of the Year Award 2024, Buckley Gray Yeoman guides us through the specification challenges present at Ice Factory
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NewsOpen Practice Architecture completes East Dulwich infill house
Clad in pale brick with an iroko timber fascia, the Coach House features exposed aggregate concrete, oak veneer cabinetry and ash cladding, with timber mullions and a softwood ceiling to control light and add warmth
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FeaturesMastering the detail: Dockyard Church with Hugh Broughton Architects
Building Design speaks to Hugh Broughton and Robert Songhurst about the challenges and innovative solutions behind the restoration of Sheerness Dockyard Church. From the reconstruction of its roof to the integration of sustainable features, they discuss how careful specification choices and strategic collaborations brought this historic landmark back to life