HMG Paints, one of the UK’s leading independent paint manufacturer, has identified Chartwell Green as one of the defining exterior paint colour trends shaping garden renovation projects in 2026. As public interest for heritage-inspired outdoor living spaces continues to grow,... View Article

Set within the rolling Devon countryside, The Field House is a refined rural home designed to embrace expansive views while maintaining a sensitive relationship with its natural surroundings. Architect Stan Bolt conceived a modern intervention that maximises transparency and light, creating an immersive connection... View Article

As housebuilders prepare for lower-temperature heating, heat-pump-ready specifications and the direction set by Part L and the Future Homes Standard, many are reviewing how they heat new-build homes. Radiators are familiar. UFH can feel more complex because the pipework is... View Article

From standard rooflights to bespoke glazed roofs, LAMILUX combines technical expertise with high-performance daylight solutions to help you specify with confidence. Whether you’re designing a school, healthcare facility, commercial development or residential project, the right rooflight should do more than... View Article

This minimalistic Harpenden home is evidence that futureproofing doesn’t need to come at the expense of style. After 13 years of living in the original building, owners, Gerry and Rosie Doherty, knocked the structure down and rebuilt their home, with... View Article

When looking at a material for the external envelope of a residential building and examining the lifecycle cost and values and compliance with the new Future Homes & Buildings Standards, fibre cement cladding is a strong choice. Cedral fibre cement... View Article