Regenerative architecture brings Lennamare School to life

The new LennaMare School in Lemmer in The Netherlands, an exemplar educational building that redefines what a sustainable school can be, has opened to students. Designed by architects, landscape architects and interior designers from BDP as a “house in the... View Article

Northstone Acquires Residential Site in South Heywood

Northstone has completed the unconditional purchase of a residential development site in South Heywood, located north of Queen Elizabeth II way in Rochdale, marking a significant addition to its growing North West portfolio. The acquisition comprises land for up to... View Article

Evolution for the perfect pitch

Gareth Wright of Manthorpe explores how updates to British Standards supporting the use of dry fix solutions are driving innovation in pitched roofing across the UK. It is no exaggeration to say there has been a significant evolution in pitched... View Article

Things aren’t what they used to be – proactive IoT

Lorna Given of MRI Software explores how Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are enhancing building efficiency, safety, and compliance through real time data and proactive maintenance approaches. As housing providers across the UK face increasing pressure to improve building performance, maintain compliance,... View Article

Chancellor is right to keep fixing the foundations

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce plans that will save businesses £6bn by 2029 at the Regional Investment Summit held today in Birmingham. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders, said: “Today’s small businesses are tomorrow’s regional and... View Article

Ask the Expert: Smarter finance for developers

Following a recent Building Insights podcast with Housebuilder & Developer editor James Parker, BuildStore Mortgage Services’  Tom McSherry explains the importance of transparency, tailored solutions, and early financial planning for bridging development finance. Could you explain the difference between regulated... View Article

St Mary’s Walthamstow wins 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced St Mary’s Walthamstow by Alex Spicer at Matthew Lloyd Architects as the winner of the 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize.   Founded by Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE and the Marco Goldschmied Foundation, the... View Article

HOMES UK 2025

25-26 November. ExceL, London HOMES UK is on 25-26 November 2025, at  ExceL in London. It’s the largest free to attend conference and exhibition of its kind. HOMES UK brings together thousands of housing professionals at the very moment the Autumn... View Article

Precise control for affordable warmth

David Patrick of Dimplex discusses how electric space and water heating solutions can be integrated into a home’s core design to deliver ‘affordable warmth’ for tenants. National Energy Action estimates that there are currently 6.1 million UK households in fuel... View Article

Reimagining the Private Rented Sector

Mark Foxcroft at Devonshires examines how sweeping reforms are reshaping the Private Rented Sector, demanding higher standards, professional management, and shifting power toward institutional landlords. The UK’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) is facing a seismic shift. Long characterised by fragmented... View Article

Apple reopens iconic Ginza store to customers

Foster + Partners partnered with Apple to redesign Apple’s first store in Japan, Apple Ginza, bringing together the best of Apple’s products, services, and experiences in one reimagined space. The store’s reimagined layout brings natural daylight into every space and... View Article

Permission to criticise

Permitted Development Rights have fast-tracked housing delivery, but often at the expense of thermal comfort and occupant wellbeing, says Andrew Nash from Nuaire, who warns that reforms and ventilation innovation are urgently needed. Permitted Development Rights (PDR) emerged as a... View Article