Analysing Futurebuild’s impact after 20 years
In this special episode of Building Insights, James Parker visits the HQ of Futurebuild in Twickenham, to speak to event director Martin Hurn
Tackling the crisis in SME housebuilding
James Parker speaks to managing director of SME developer City & Country Wayne Douglas, about the crucial contribution that SME firms like his are making to the delivery of good…
Ask the Expert: Dawn Scott [Audible Article]
Dulux Heritage's Dawn Scott explains why choosing the right paint colours for different rooms is about more than just aesthetics.
Water Efficiency & Energy Saving Innovations in New Build Housing Round Table Review
Highlights from the Building Insights LIVE round table staged in November 2024 at the Building Centre on Water & Energy Saving Innovations in New Build Housing
BRiCS – a new housebuilder putting the focus on quality placemaking
Hugo Reeve, Development Director & Co-Founder of new housebuilder BRiCS, describes how he managed to launch the firm in the teeth of Covid, with the help of former Crest Nicholson…
Bringing green features into the heart of developments for Biodiversity Net Gain
Neil Walker, Design Manager at Russell Homes talks about how the award-winning north west-based housebuilder is prioritising green features over maximising margins.
Ask the Architect: Greg Blee [Audible Article]
Greg Blee, founder of Blee Halligan, explains to ADF how he stumbled into architecture and now focuses on designing projects abroad that blend into their landscapes.
Solutions for Commercial & Residential Adaptive Reuse Projects
Conor Reeves of Saniflo discusses the growth of adaptive reuse projects & the inherent challenges including adapting and adding plumbing for current and future domestic needs
Multi-Generational Living: Creating Additional Living Space
David Cook, managing director of Saniflo discusses the rising demand for bathrooms which work for elderly users and the rest of the family, to support multi-generational living.
Design Solutions for Supportive Dementia Care Environments Round Table Review
James Parker, editor of ADF, introduces highlights from our recent Building Insights Live round table held in September 2024 at RIBA
Changing Trends in Bathroom Design
Scott Taylor, area sales manager for Scotland and North East England at Kinedo discusses the rising trend for more decorative wall panels in bathrooms and other settings
Simplifying Sustainability Data vs. Vision vs. Action
James Parker discusses with Nick Haughton, Head of ESG at Sapphire Balconies, the crucial topic of why we need to strive to keep sustainability data as simple as possible.