Passivhaus is increasingly acknowledged as not only the critical method of achieving high-performance, low-carbon buildings with drastically reduced energy consumption in our energy-constrained environment. It is also an established quality…
Designing for dementia-supportive environments in residential and commercial contexts is a specialised discipline, however it is one that must be increasingly deployed as the UK population ages. There are nearly…
As well as preserving the key historical character and physical elements of historic buildings, and conforming with official historical bodies’ tough criteria, another major part of restoration projects is to…
Driven by the Future Homes and Buildings Standards, new builds are becoming increasingly air-tight to maximise energy efficiency, while retrofit schemes are also ongoing and planned across the UK to…
The twin drivers of water saving and ensuring that systems are efficient and safe for users are increasingly pressing for specifiers in a range of sectors. Water resilience remains a…
From learning environments to commercial spaces such as retail and cultural buildings, and various typologies of residential building, designing for inclusivity is front of mind for specifiers and architects. But…
Architects need to design buildings for increasingly severe weather events experienced currently, from flood to drought, but also by modelling for future impacts on new builds and retrofits. Helping clients…
The role of Principal Designer within the Building Safety Act provides major opportunities for architects to reclaim their position at the core of tall building projects, but also a range…
The Timber Roadmap was published by Defra in February 2025, to support growth in timber specification in construction in England, with seven priorities, including data on whole-life-carbon, sustainable sourcing, fire…
Environmental Product Declarations are a powerful tool for architects to use at the heart of design and specification, and not just as a tick-box exercise for obtaining sustainability certificates for…
As the UK accelerates the transition towards net zero, low carbon heating has become a central focus on both new builds and retrofits. This CPD webinar will explore new technologies,…
As commercial environments continue to evolve, there has been a growing emphasis on spaces that are not only functional and efficient but inclusive, accessible and supportive of occupant wellbeing. This…