5 Top Tips for Affordable Passivhaus Retrofits

Learn how to make the dream a reality at the NSBRC x Passivhaus Trust Workshop! 1. Work with an experienced Passivhaus Designer / Consultant and Independent Certifier 2. Get the retrofit modelled in PHPP (Passivhaus Planning Package) 3. Develop a... View Article

Furlong Flooring unveils new Natural Textures collection

Inspired by Britain’s natural landscapes, Natural Textures brings authentic design, timeless style and everyday practicality to modern homes Furlong Flooring has launched its brand-new Natural Textures carpet collection, introducing a versatile range of loop pile carpets inspired by the beauty... View Article

The hard facts on hardware for glass-focused homes

As windows and doors get bigger and heavier, the quality of the hardware is more important than ever. Joe Ward at SIEGENIA discusses the key trends and points to consider when choosing opening systems for ‘glass-led’ residential projects. Designs in... View Article

Practice Profile: Emrys Architects

Kim Neville speaks to Glyn Emrys, director of Emrys Architects, about the practice’s evolution, its people-focused ethos and its longstanding commitment to finding new possibilities in existing buildings. Glyn Emrys founded his first practice in 1994, during a recession, ostensibly... View Article

Why housebuilders should consider triple glazing as standard

With growing expectations around energy efficiency, comfort and long-term performance, triple glazing offers housebuilders an opportunity to deliver homes designed for the future. Is it time to make triple glazing the new standard? Triple glazing may not be a requirement... View Article

Matthew Walker steps down as Chair of PlaceShapers

PlaceShapers Chair Matthew Walker steps down in December after six years in the role, bringing to a close nine years of service on the network’s Board. This is in line with PlaceShapers’ governance arrangements, having reached the maximum permitted term.... View Article

Precast’s leading role in MMC

Kieran Fields at FP McCann considers how precast-led MMC can unite fire resilience, thermal comfort and whole-life performance deliverables. Modern methods of construction (MMC) are often promoted as a route to building faster. For architects, the more useful question is... View Article

Glidevale Protect supports new SIP housing development

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has supplied a range of airtightness and breather membranes for a new residential development in North Yorkshire built using Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) construction. Granby Farm Grove is a sensitive redevelopment of a redundant farmstead... View Article

Bespoke steel screens for a commercial interior

To bring this vision to life, the craftspeople at The Cotswold Casement Company fabricated 22 individual components to form six floor-to-ceiling screens. Made using W20 steel box sections, each screen was developed from detailed CAD drawings and hand-welded at the company’s Moreton-in-Marsh... View Article

Specifying Floors for Multi-Use Performance Venues

In a multi-use performance venue, the floor specification must account for both the demands of dance and the practical requirements of staging a varied programme. Where dance is a regular part of the programme, a sprung floor is necessary to... View Article

Removing the barriers: How Trianco is making heat pumps work for more UK homes

By eliminating the need for outdoor units, delivering high-temperature operation, incorporating low-GWP refrigerants and providing advanced remote monitoring capabilities, the Activair range demonstrates how modern heat pump technology has evolved. For specifiers seeking practical, scalable and future-proof heating solutions, it... View Article