All specification focus articles
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NewsIntergenerational housing scheme gives students cheaper rent in exchange for befriending older neighbours
A new intergenerational housing development by Levitt Bernstein offering students cheaper rent in exchange for being “good neighbours” to the older residents with whom they share the blocks
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NewsIn pictures: Wishing Well by Fieldwork Architects – run-down bungalow transformed using rammed earth
Fieldwork Architects has turned a dilapidated dormer bungalow on Jersey’s windswept west coast into a beautiful contemporary beach house using rammed earth and local granite
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NewsTobermore launches hard-landscaping advice hub
Tobermore’s new online support hub, Create & Construct, aims to give landscape designers, architects, civil engineers, local authority teams and groundworkers access to a range of tools, services, resources and advice to support every stage of a landscaping project
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NewsIn pictures: Clay Rise – contemporary vernacular family home with a twist
This self-build home from new architecture and interiors practice Templeton Ford is an exemplar of contemporary vernacular in a picturesque West Sussex village
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NewsIn pictures: Druid Grove – CAN's creative home for an artist
CAN turns London terrace into an eclectic, expressive home fit for an artist
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NewsConcealed fixings for Hardie panels now available
James Hardie, maker of fibre cement facade cladding, has launched a new concealed fixing system for its Hardie Panel cladding
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OpinionAir quality in green building certification: what you need to know
Julie Tait explains how indoor air-quality standards in sustainable building certification are changing – and offers her golden rules for ensuring compliance
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NewsRoot And Erect’s new King’s Cross play area features sustainable construction, materials and lighting innovation
Double-helix play structures in the new sculptural playscape in Chilton Square are inspired by the nearby Francis Crick Institute
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NewsReglazing National Maritime Museum courtyard delivers cooling benefits
The 2,550m2 glass roof over the central Ocean Court at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich has been reglazed in a refurbishment that has reduced temperatures and noise levels inside the attraction’s busiest space
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NewsIn pictures: House of Porphyry – from party house to crafted sanctuary
Mosley Thorold transforms a Victorian villa from a party pad into a coherent, materially rich family home
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NewsHigh-end shower enclosure firm Majestic London offers advice on hospitality wellness design
Majestic London, maker of premium glass shower screens and enclosures, is hosting a session on how to create immersive and emotive hospitality spaces on its stand at the Hotel Interiors Experience (HIX LDN) event this week
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NewsZero Laitance addition to Gypsol screed range
LKAB Minerals launches a new laitance-free floor screed it claims can cut labour and material costs by 66%*
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Features27 interesting innovations and prototypes from the Venice Biennale
Mary Richardson picks her favourite product prototypes and material experiments from the Biennale’s international exhibition – from buildings “grown” beneath the sea to bricks made of elephant dung
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OpinionStrengthening collaboration in bathroom design through digital tools
The shift towards using advanced digital tools in bathroom design, planning and installation is not only improving accuracy but also strengthening collaboration across the supply chain. Neelam Bala reflects on the benefits of a more connected, transparent way of working
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NewsAcoustic spray systems improve inclusiveness and sound quality at Hackney music venues
Backed by Arts Council England and delivered with soundscape specialists Sownd Affects, the initiative uses spray-applied acoustic finishes to address noise sensitivity and improve accessibility for diverse audiences
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Information - BDJan Kattein Architects’ Carpenters Dialogue Express cafe repurposes train carriage
Jan Kattein Architects has transformed a retired train carriage into a cafe that aims to promote dialogue between hearing and Deaf Londoners
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OpinionWhy Industry Foundation Classes is the future of construction collaboration
Andrew Norrie makes the case for open data standards, and argues Industry Foundation Classes has a vital role to play in data sharing, workflow streamlining and the shift to automated, model-driven 4D planning
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OpinionThe role of cladding in navigating fire safety in modern building design
Simon Buckmaster explores how Gateway 2 bottlenecks and evolving Building Safety Act requirements are reshaping external wall specification
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NewsIn pictures: Haworth Tompkins’ new Court Theatre in Ōtautahi Christchurch
Haworth Tompkins and Athfield Architects complete Court Theatre, a landmark in Ōtautahi Christchurch’s post-earthquake cultural renewal
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NewsBennetts Associates reveal long-awaited Glasgow Citizens Theatre redevelopment
Redevelopment of much-loved Gorbals institution retains Victorian theatre’s heritage, while opening up the building to the wider community