Mark Harris, Head of Marketing – Roofing at Sika, explored how green, blue, biosolar and photovoltaic roofing systems can help architects address biodiversity loss, urban overheating, flood risk and energy security, while navigating increasingly complex specification and fire safety requirements.
Foster + Partners’ extension to the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum in Spain introduces a dramatic elevated structure that spans the existing buildings, creating new exhibition spaces and a public atrium while bringing together more than 80 years of architectural history.
Architects, engineers, designers and researchers came together at Regenerative Design 2026 to explore bamboo’s potential as a mainstream low-carbon construction material, and the challenges of bringing it into wider use in the UK.
From earth and structural stone to timber, straw and circular construction, architects, engineers and materials specialists explored the opportunities and challenges of specifying natural and sustainable materials at Regenerative Design 2026. Watch all six presentations from the seminar.
HTA Design has completed Kidbrooke Park Road in south London, delivering 452 homes for social rent across a landscape-led neighbourhood of brick buildings, gardens and community spaces.
At Regenerative Design 2026, Atelier One founder Neil Thomas explored how trees, bamboo and the natural world can transform our approach to structural engineering, materials and design, with contributions from artist Barnaby Steel, pianist Sarah Nicolls and Atelier One’s Ralf Saade.
Glidevale Protect launches new CPD on fire-rated membranes for building safety
As part of Regenerative Design 2026, Architecture Today, in partnership with Heidelberg Materials, hosted a round table discussion exploring the barriers to closed loop design and the opportunities for systemic change.
Julia Barfield will share insights and experience from a career spent designing, delivering – and helping to secure funding for – pioneering projects for ambitious clients at a free-to-attend seminar on the morning of Tuesday 27th October at the Building Centre in central London as part of RD26.
Join us on Wednesday 18th November to discover how Planning Portal's new AI-powered Application Check tool can help architects identify potential issues with planning applications before submission, reducing avoidable validation issues and the need for further rework.
Steve Johnson, Advanced Technical Panels Product Manager at James Latham, speaks to Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw about KYDEX thermoplastic laminate, exploring its design potential, construction, performance and use in demanding architectural environments.
Anna Hollyman, Co-Director of Policy and Industry Intelligence at UKGBC, sets out why scaling the use of natural and sustainable materials demands a coordinated approach to policy, procurement, skills and supply chains. Watch Anna's talk in full here.
