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January 9, 2023
The NHBC has announced within its’ Technical Guidance 6.1/38 that from 1 January 2023 Polythene Damp Proof Course made to BS 6515:1984 will not be accepted over window and door openings on all plots starting or at DPC level on that date. The NHBC announcement aligns with the usage/restrictions stated within the British Standard, that […]
January 2, 2023
January 1, 2023 Surrounded by a working farm, the Hillend Station House designed by Condon Scott Architects has mountain vistas that can be seen in every direction. The architect’s vision was to contain these views and frame them within the home, using carefully placed windows in corridors and bedrooms for pocketed alpine and rural outlooks, […]
December 30, 2022
ACDF Architecture has designed the Apple Tree House, a family home located in the heart of Quebec’s Lanaudiere region. On a private lot engulfed by dense forest, the single-story glass house is made up of a series of boxes and glass walls. The striking black metal and wood exterior contrast the bright interior. In winter, […]
December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022 Studio Puisto has designed a new restaurant and sauna in Finland, which is the first step towards rebuilding the Pistohiekka resort area which flourished until the 1980s but has since disappeared. The new lakeside sauna and restaurant boast a strong design aesthetic based on a central, curved outdoor space with the restaurant […]
December 20, 2022
Janet Sycamore from The Timber Decking and Cladding Association answers readers’ questions. What is external timber cladding? Timber cladding is an arrangement of boards covering the exterior of a building. Not only does it add a design feature to a building but it also provides extra protection against the elements. In UK conditions timber cladding […]
December 14, 2022
In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a timber abode offers a rural retreat for those looking to immerse in the wilderness. Hidden away in the wooded enclaves of High Weald in East Sussex, a timber lodge has landed. Designed by Warwickshire-based practice, Michael Kendrick Architects, ‘Looking Glass Lodge’ is for clients Rik […]
December 14, 2022
William / Kaven Architecture has designed a modern home that sits on the east bank of the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The main house and guest house form a one-story compound organized around a central courtyard, where a mature maple tree was preserved as the centerpiece. Materials like cedar, aluminum, and board-formed concrete are […]
December 12, 2022
Squire & Partners completes 1 million square foot Art Deco-inspired mixed-use development on former Metropolitan Police Headquarters site. Squire & Partners has completed The Broadway, a 1 million sqft residential, workspace and retail development for developer Northacre. The Westminster site previously housed the Metropolitan Police Headquarters, a 1960s block which occupied the entire footprint, creating […]
December 12, 2022
UID Architects has designed a new home in Fukuyama, Japan, with a unique shape inspired by a spiderweb. The octagonal spiderweb-shaped structure, designed for a family of four, has a slanted 45-degree angled roof, to create an expansive interior with desirable views, ventilation, natural light, and privacy. Inside the home, you can see the supporting […]
December 9, 2022
Anil Madan, Non-Residential Marketing Manager at Ideal Standard UK, discusses how innovative washroom technologies can help specifiers meet environmental regulations both now and in the future. In association with Commercial washrooms need to be built to last, with durable products that can withstand constant usage. They also need to meet evolving standards and legislation, particularly […]
December 8, 2022
Brazilian architecture office BZP Arquitetura has designed the renovation of a 1980s home that had countless octagonal details and dark spaces. The exterior of the home includes a large sloping slab that formed the main roof, while other roof areas were redone and updated with black metal to create a modern appearance. A planter that […]
December 6, 2022
Simon Walker, Category Manager at SIG Zinc & Copper, discusses the dos and don’ts of standing seam zinc roof build-ups with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw. In association with PhotosTerence Smith For more than a century, standing seam zinc roofs have appealed to architects for reasons of aesthetics, weather performance, durability, and – latterly […]
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