All specification focus articles
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Monex HQ by Arquid
Arquid’s body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for WA100 International Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s architects, Juan Juárez and Begoña Soto, to ...
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OpinionManufacturers must act in meeting the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
Last week marks the long-awaited debut of a major milestone in sustainable construction: the pilot launch of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (NZCBS). While the UK construction industry has been moving toward a low-carbon future, a unified standard for achieving true net-zero buildings has been notably absent – ...
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OpinionBio-based buildings: ‘Changes in materials are important, but so too is the milieu in which they emerge'
Richard Francis takes a look at how wider changes in ESG are further challenging regulation and conventional business practice, suggesting that bio-based materials and processes represent a risk-reducing, value-adding trajectory for the future
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NewsRSHP completes Arden Station as key element of Melbourne’s metro expansion
Project is a collaboration with Hassell and Weston Williamson + Partners
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NewsEscape to the garden: Modular workspaces for a balanced life
Okopod installation makes use of Kebony wood to deliver bespoke outdoor extension
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OpinionBio-based buildings: “The route to market would be a cautious one”
There is no question that there is a newfound interest in building materials that are more local, minimally processed, regenerative, and health-promoting. In many respects, the built environment seems to be “catching up” with credentials promoted in other industries. Despite the enthusiasm for – and greater use of – bio-based ...
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Brighton Dome by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios’ body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Creative Conservation Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the ...
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NewsBakerBrown retrofit transforms 19th-century cottage into carbon-negative home
Bank Cottage has undergone a transformation to meet 21st-century standards of energy efficiency and comfort
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Information - BDCPD 14 2024: Engaging BIM to build a more connected built environment
Sponsored by BSI, this module will guide professionals looking to improve their BIM knowledge, as well as assist seasoned users wanting to enhance digital security or understand the higher-level benefits of BIM adoption
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OpinionBio-based buildings: ‘Nature is the template for what we increasingly expect from building operations’
Richard Francis explores the implications and applications of a bio-based approach to buildings
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Information - BDCPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play
There is often confusion surrounding the relationship between warranties, building control and other insurances, making it difficult to know what is needed and when. Sponsored by LABC Warranty, this module will explore when a warranty comes into play, alongside the implications of housing defects left unchecked
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FeaturesNot just another brick in the wall: How earth bricks helped reduce the carbon footprint on a Bennetts life sciences scheme
London’s life sciences boom is driving innovative construction at Tribeca, featuring cutting-edge earth bricks that reduce carbon emissions and set a new standard for sustainable development. Thomas Lane reports
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NewsArchitecture for London completes grade II-listed Barnsbury House
Practice reimagines grade II-listed property with reclaimed materials and a design that honours its Georgian roots
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NewsClementine Blakemore fires up creativity with renovation of London potter’s home and studio
The Stirling shortlist practice has turned a 19th-century London house into a contemporary ceramics studio
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NewsKevin Haley Studio unveils Berners Bar at the Business Design Centre
Practice pays homage to the BDC’s rich history with a design that integrates salvaged materials and evokes a sense of timeless British charm
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NewsAHEC, Diez Office and OMC°C unveil modular urban-cooling structure
Team predict project to cool surrounding airspace by as much as 8ºC, cast four times more shade than a 20-year-old tree, and produce as much biomass as an 80-year-old lime tree
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OpinionHarnessing daylight: The overlooked key to biophilic workplace design
There is a reason we feel motivated and inspired when outside, in large open spaces, and surrounded by nature. We evolved for thousands of years alongside the natural light of the sun and have grown to work and respond to those conditions. This human truth is the foundation of biophilic ...
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FeaturesBespoke Rooflights Bring Light to House on the Heath
Cox Architects and Elson Properties approached Stella Rooflight to commission three bespoke rooflights, which would transform the renovation of a leafy suburban home
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FeaturesBindloss Dawes extends listed Somerset schoolhouse for Farrow & Ball colour curator
Pitcombe’s Old School House gets a new lease on life with a harmonious addition that respects its heritage while solving long-standing layout issues
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FeaturesElevating access: Stannah integrates a 21st-century lift into a 19th-century icon
A narrow ventilation shaft, a 334-step climb and a historic tilt – Building Design speaks to Stannah Lifts about the accessibility challenges overcome in the Elizabeth Tower’s ambitious restoration