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.
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…
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.
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 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.
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
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.
Marchini Curran Associates Practice Profile
Kevin Smith of Marchini Curran Architects discusses how the studio has gone from strength to strength even in challenging times, following a buy out.
Key Considerations when Designing Leisure Settings
Lee Crossland of AkzoNobel discusses how his career managing paint stores has helped him in his current role tackling wider leisure sector challenges.
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.
Bill Dunster, Architect, ZEDPower
Bill Dunster of ZedFactory discusses his approach sustainable design and the urgent need for a ‘fad-free,’ uncompromising approach to low carbon buildings.
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.