Starting in 2025, all new homes must meet the Future Homes Standard (FHS). This includes low-carbon heating systems and enhanced insulation, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions from homes built after 2025 by 75 to 80% compared to those constructed under current Building Regulations.
Belfast Grand Central Station has welcomed its first passengers, with bus services now operating from the new multi-modal terminus, set to be the largest integrated transport facility on the island of Ireland when the rail platforms open later this month. The station sets a new standard for the forthcoming renewal of public transport infrastructure and connectivity across the island.
Hanwha Galleria, a famous shopping centre in Seoul, will be given a Heatherwick studio makeover following a competition to reimagine six sites in the South Korean capital. The brief asked for a design that will challenge conventional notions of a luxury department store and affirm the country’s increasingly influential role as a global cultural powerhouse.
Leading UK architecture firm Corstorphine & Wright has announced the completion of The Scoop, a unique concave office building in Southwark, London. The innovative design reuses an existing building and integrates a conical cut-out facade in white-glazed bricks, creating a playful and novel response to the site’s context and neighbouring church.
Kathryn Tormay, Head of Product at Crown Paints, delves into the latest eco-friendly innovations.
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.
Sustainable wood flooring specialist Karta has launched a brand-new series of sustainable floors with 18 new, completely natural, toxin-free, and plastic free floors.
The UK-based manufacturer, EnviraBoard, has announced its plans to bring a carbon-negative building board to the construction industry.
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.
