Designing for sound
AT Editor2026-05-06T15:41:22+01:00Sownd Affects introduces Sownd Certification, a new standard for audio-inclusive buildings that enables architects and designers to specify acoustic performance beyond compliance.
Sownd Affects introduces Sownd Certification, a new standard for audio-inclusive buildings that enables architects and designers to specify acoustic performance beyond compliance.
Praksis Arkitekter’s transformation of a 30-year-old timber warehouse in Østbirk, Denmark, into a research and development hub for the VELUX Group demonstrates how daylight, material reuse and deep retrofit can deliver a flexible, low-carbon workplace.
O’Donnell Brown has worked with local campaigners to transform a neglected 19th-century town hall on the Scottish island of Cumbrae into a thriving centre for community life.
The transformation of a Grade II-listed townhouse in Mevagissey demonstrates how VELUX Heritage roof windows can unlock underused roof spaces, delivering daylight and usability within strict conservation constraints.
Sandy Rendel has designed an intergenerational family home in the leafy village of Cuckfield, West Sussex. John Pardey locates the project within a history of one-off houses that are meaningful, modest, and very much of their time.
Wrapseal: proven adhesive membrane performance from Proctor Group
James Hardie discusses how its Hardie® Panel systems and comprehensive technical support help specifiers deliver durable, low-maintenance facades with reduced environmental impact.
Watch the AT webinar, in partnership with Vectorworks, exploring how AI and digital tools are reshaping architectural practice, from heritage and design workflows to collaboration, visualisation and manufacturing.
HW STUDIO’s Kehai House in Morelia, Mexico, places a Japanese-inspired garden at the heart of a compact plan, and uses spatial clarity and controlled light to shape a contemplative interior.
EJOT CROSSFIX raises the bar on rainscreen façade performance
Magply boards crown a Top 25 university’s new energy centre
Ben Parker, Major Projects Manager at IKO, discusses how the company’s DfE Construction Framework Guide can help architects navigate CF25 roofing requirements, reduce specification risk and deliver compliant, high-performance education buildings.