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.
Navigating the path to structural timber for net zero
We capture some of the key sessions of a seminar held at RIBA recently to discuss ways to drive specification of timber buildings in the UK.
Ask the Expert: Giles Fallan, BuildSafe [Audible Article]
Giles Fallan of BuildSafe shares how the right selfbuild insurance can help give you confidence to make your dream home a reality.
Clearing the path to timber [Audible Article]
Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the STA, discusses how the construction industry is tackling the obstacles behind the Government’s roadmap for increasing the use of timber.
The Phoenix, Lewes: a first look at the future [Audible Article]
Arup’s Kathryn Firth unveils a residential scheme in Lewes that seeks to turn the challenges of climate emergency and sustainability into opportunities for innovative design.
Ask the Expert: Scott Wolters, EGGER UK [Audible Article]
To assist self-builders exploring the myriad structural timber flooring options out there, Scott Wolters of EGGER UK provides a brief overview of the choices and solutions.
Ask the Architect: Gillian Burgis Smith, Strawberry Leopard [Audible Article]
Gillian Burgis Smith's journey to becoming an architect is a compelling story of resilience, determination, and innovation.
Streamlining Construction: Where can Technology & Innovation make a difference to competency?
Nick Haughton, Head of ESG at Sapphire Balconies looks at why competency has become the current industry buzzword for the new more robust specification framework post-Building Safety Act
Reimagining London’s Districts from Borough Yards to the Camden Film Quarter
Architect Trevor Morriss reveals his enthusiasm for conserving London’s heritage architecture as shown in various masterplans, how involving the community can pay dividends for designs and designers
Elevating Facade Fire Safety: Going beyond compliance in the new building safety regime
Nick Haughton, head of ESG at Sapphire Balconies discusses the crucial topic of elevating the fire safety of facades, post-Building Safety Act