Architects' Datafile

Revisiting Fire Safety & Project Accountability

The Grenfell tragedy catalysed fire safety reforms, emphasising accountability and risk management. This whitepaper revisits architects' evolving roles and adaptation to stricter regulations, comparing perspectives to assess ongoing industry transformation.

Architects' Datafile | November 2024

Principles for Adaptive Reuse Projects

Adaptive reuse repurposes existing buildings, preserving materials and enhancing sustainability. This white paper reveals architects' appreciation for its creative potential and regenerative impact, despite design challenges in meeting modern performance…

Architects' Datafile | October 2024

The Changing Face of Product Certification

Driven by the post-Grenfell Hackitt Report and Building Safety Act, our white paper discovers architects' perspectives on evolving product certification, focusing on safety, performance, sustainability, and third-party testing in construction.

Architects' Datafile | September 2024

A Year On: Progress on Parts L, F & O

A year on from the upgrades to Parts L & F of the Building Regulations and the inclusion of Part our Industry Viewfinder discovers how architects are meeting changes.

Architects' Datafile | March 2024

Design for SuDS

Our Design for SuDs Industry Viewfinder reveals architects’ views and experiences of Sustainable Urban Drainage System including design approaches, client engagement, and solutions used.

Architects' Datafile | May 2023

A New Era of Energy Efficient Buildings

The upgrades to Parts L & F of the Building Regulations include a 31% cut in new homes’ carbon; our Industry Viewfinder gauges architects’ response, including the new Part O.

Architects' Datafile | February 2023

The Road to Zero Carbon

How have architects approached zero carbon buildings to date, and what are their views on the profession’s wider initiatives to achieve low energy designs? Our white paper reveals all.

Architects' Datafile | November 2022

Sustainability & Wellness in Commercial Buildings

Post-Covid, workplaces have to put a lot more into designing spaces to attract the best staff. Our Industry Viewfinder canvassed architects on how sustainability and wellness can be the key.

Architects' Datafile | February 2022

The Future of Tall Buildings

Our Industry Viewfinder which asks architects their views on the future of tall buildings, and what a sustainable case for development might look like in coming years.

Architects' Datafile | November 2021

Exploring Current Thinking on Passivhaus

Passivhaus is the gold standard of zero carbon; this white paper discovers how architects & clients view it – and if there are stigmas and myths still to address.

Architects' Datafile | May 2021

Exploring Current Thinking in Offsite Construction

Offsite construction could be the panacea to many of the construction industry’s issues. But what are the design challenges from the changes it brings? We found out architects’ views.

Architects' Datafile | November 2020

 

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