ECD Architects specialises in the design of low-energy, low-environmental-impact buildings and retrofits, with 25% of its designers being Passivhaus specialists. Lizzy Westmacott, Associate Director and Regional Head of Sustainability, co-chairs the company’s Sustainability Working Group and is particularly responsible for developments in the north of England, where the firm has recently opened an office. ECD’s Preston office connects the existing London and Glasgow bases, enabling the business to operate seamlessly throughout the UK.

Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), The Lucan is the first standalone Autograph Collection-branded residences, located just moments from Chelsea Green.

After three years of design development and engagement, St William’s regeneration project proposals for Bromley-by-Bow Gasworks received backing of the London Borough of Newham’s Strategic Development Committee.

When it comes to integrating modern architectural glazing into Grade II-Listed buildings, architects face a unique set of challenges and considerations.

With the urgent need to retrofit many of our historic properties, Mohannad Altabbal, Customer Success Manager at Graphisoft, outlines how BIM and point cloud technology can help to streamline this process to improve sustainability while respecting heritage buildings.

Ruaridh Nicol delves into his journey from a childhood love of drawing to a career in architecture. He reflects on pivotal experiences, such as working on historic church spires and discovering Passivhaus design, shares insights into his work, reveals favourite projects and discusses the importance of understanding client needs.

GEZE UK is delighted to announce several new products have been added to their range of pedestrian traffic control systems, PACE, to give even more choice when selecting solutions that offer safe and efficient control of pedestrians in and out of buildings.

Paul Thompson, Head of Specification & Openings Studio for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, discusses how architects are under greater pressure than ever to ensure specifications meet fire safety certifications, and how Building Information Modelling (BIM) holds the key to ensuring compliance.

The Parcels Building, located on Oxford Street in London, has been named the Overall Winner at the prestigious Schüco Excellence Awards. The awards, presented in association with Architecture Today, were announced at a celebratory lunch at The Pelligon, Canary Wharf, London on 27th June.

The first phase of an impressive masterplan on Folkestone’s historic seafront, Shoreline’s unique contemporary design pays homage to the traditional Edwardian curved terrace. Constructed by Jenner and designed by ACME architectural practice for the Folkestone Harbour & Seafront Development Company, this highly-bespoke, crescent-shaped residential building required collaboration between stakeholders in order to overcome the complexities of a challenging build.

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