All specification focus articles
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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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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
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Information - BDCPD 17 2025: Specifying fire-rated doorsets – navigating standards, legislation and best practice
Sponsored by JELD-WEN UK, this module explores how to specify fire doorsets with confidence in the light of recent changes to fire safety legislation
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NewsArchitecture for London completes Dorset Beach House
Refurbishment of a timber-framed home on the Ballard Estate prioritises low-carbon materials and airtightness while preserving the estate’s historic character
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OpinionThere is no need to panic about new fire door regulations
Jim White explains what the change means for specifiers, why BS-certified doors remain valid, and how proactive collaboration with suppliers will smooth the transition
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NewsStudio Folk uses sandstone brick to extend grade II-listed Georgian terrace
Compact extension delivers new lower-ground facilities and demonstrates embodied carbon savings from natural stone brick over clay
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NewsHOK and ERRE’s Roig Arena in Valencia is ‘first with ceramic skin’
Some 8,600 ceramic fins cover the new €400 million stadium
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Information - BDPavilion gives barns new life at Copenhagen Architecture Biennale
THISS Studio and architect Tom Svilans have unveiled their Barn Again pavilion at the inaugural Copenhagen Architecture Biennale
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NewsLonger lasting anti-mould paint from Inducoat
Just in time for Awaab’s Law coming into force in October, new supplier Pazco has brought Dutch anti-mould paint Inducoat Fungi to the UK
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OpinionRethinking urban lighting design
Gary Thornton explores how current standards and approaches to urban lighting are falling short and argues for a more human-centred, restorative approach to illumination in the public realm
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NewsAtelier Baulier retrofits and extends Edwardian home in Ealing
Practice delivers a highly insulated four-bedroom family home with a distinctive sawtooth roof
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FeaturesMastering the detail: The Paper Garden with Jan Kattein Architects
Hollie Tye speaks to Jan Kattein about mobilising reclaimed materials, designing a rare cavity cordwood wall for UK Building Regs and rewiring the delivery model so 3,000 volunteers could safely take part
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NewsMowat & Company upgrades former Herbert E. Gibbs furniture factory into low-carbon creative studios
Practice commissioned to adapt four-storey factory in De Beauvoir, Hackney, enhancing access, energy performance and links to wider co-working community
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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 Orriss 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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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