Building Insights Industry Viewfinder whitepapers provide in-depth, research-led insight into the key issues, challenges and opportunities shaping the UK built environment. Drawing on feedback from professionals working across architecture, construction, housing and specification, our research captures real-world views, experiences and priorities from across the industry.
Covering topics ranging from changing regulations and sustainability to new technologies, construction methods, building performance and evolving industry practices, each whitepaper explores a specific subject in detail. The findings help identify emerging trends, highlight common challenges and provide a clearer understanding of how the industry is responding to change.
By sharing these insights with our audiences, our whitepapers provide a valuable resource for built environment professionals looking to understand industry attitudes, benchmark their own experiences and stay informed on the issues influencing the future of the sector.
This white paper explores the growing challenge of overheating in modern buildings, examining practical design, ventilation and cooling strategies to create energy-efficient, resilient and comfortable spaces in an increasingly warming…
As climate change and flood risks intensify, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are becoming increasingly important in new housing developments. Our whitepaper explores adoption trends, implementation challenges, and opportunities to improve…
As climate change reshapes UK weather patterns, residential design must adapt. Our whitepaper explores SuDS, green infrastructure, and hybrid stormwater strategies, revealing key trends, challenges, and priorities shaping resilient development.
This whitepaper explores progress in retrofitting UK social housing, examining funding, policy, and delivery challenges while highlighting emerging approaches to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and support healthier homes.
Architects are navigating tall building design amid safety, sustainability, and economic pressures. Our Whitepaper examines how mixed-use, integrated, and people-focused vertical urbanism is shaping the future of cities.
Government reforms expanded permitted development rights, enabling faster commercial-to-residential conversions. Our whitepaper explores developer experiences, challenges, and opportunities, highlighting quality concerns, urban regeneration benefits, and PD’s evolving role in sustainable…
Architects are adapting to the Future Homes and Buildings Standards, tackling stricter energy efficiency and carbon targets. Our whitepaper reveals approaches, challenges, and readiness for compliance with the new regulations.
This whitepaper explores evolving attitudes toward Passivhaus since 2021, addressing design challenges, cost concerns, and stigmas while highlighting Scotland’s upcoming 2028 mandate for Passivhaus-equivalent standards in new homes.
This whitepaper explores how remote monitoring enhances social housing by improving maintenance, efficiency, and tenant wellbeing. It examines IoT innovations, predictive maintenance, and challenges in adoption, offering insights for housing…
This whitepaper explores the Government's biodiversity net gain and nutrient neutrality schemes, highlighting challenges for developers, including complexity, costs, and solutions, while offering insights into navigating these evolving environmental requirements.
ESG goals shape workplace sustainability, certifications, and investor interest, while post-pandemic shifts highlight wellness-focused design. This white paper explores architects' insights on certification challenges, ROI benefits, and evolving strategies for…
Biophilic design integrates natural elements into urban spaces, enhancing wellbeing and productivity. Our whitepaper highlights adoption challenges, including client misunderstanding, ROI measurement issues, and integration hurdles, advocating for greater awareness…