Beyond the looking glass

Al and Lily Chen’s renovated and extended Edwardian home is a masterclass in space and light. TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT IMAGES WILLIAM TOZER ASSOCIATES “We were looking for a family home with potential for expansion,” explains Lily Chen, who has two... View Article

Science and spatial insight are the keys to long-term BNG

A data-driven, science-backed approach to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is helping housebuilders manage regulatory risk and align with long-term sustainability goals, explains Neill Hogg at Fera Science Ltd. As the housing sector adapts to the realities of BNG regulation in... View Article

Hard landscaping specification: what else do you need to know?

Specifiers and developers will be familiar with standard hard landscaping specification factors such as materials, aesthetics and construction information. Here, Lisa Gow, Head of Specification at Tobermore, discusses what else should be considered to get the best solution for their... View Article

Back from the brink – Oakfields Homes

  Norfolk Rivers Consortium neutralises nutrient neutrality issue for local housebuilder. While no-one wants pollution, the reality of nutrient neutrality is more divisive, for some the difference between life and death, professionally speaking. And so it was for regional housebuilder... View Article

Cracking the carbon code

Stephen Callow of MPA Masonry unpacks a report from the Future Homes Hub which challenges assumptions about timber and masonry’s carbon impact and highlights the need for balanced, evidence-led solutions. The Future Homes Hub (FHH) recently published its report focused... View Article

Rendall & Rittner appoints new client accounting director

Award-winning property management agent Rendall & Rittner has recently appointed Dave Williams to the role of Client Accounting Director. In his new role, Dave will be responsible for optimising financial processes at Rendall & Rittner, an RICS-regulated company committed to... View Article

Top Awards for Northumbria Architecture students

Two Northumbria students have been announced as winner at the RIBA North East Student Awards for RIBA Part 1 and RIBA Part 2. These wins continue a successful run for our Architecture students, following recognition at the Architects for Health... View Article

Construction begins at Scotby Grove – 112 new homes coming to Carlisle

Story Homes progresses major housing scheme in region impacted by Nutrient Neutrality regulations August 2025, Carlisle – Local housebuilder Story Homes has officially commenced construction on Scotby Grove, a new development of 112 high-quality homes in Scotby, Carlisle – marking a significant milestone for... View Article