Bindloss Dawes Architects has transformed a modest agricultural structure on the edge of Nether Compton, Dorset, into a zero-carbon home, drawing on the pragmatism of rural construction to deliver a warm, precise and light interior.
Louis Weir, Sustainability Manager at IKO, answers readers’ questions on how whole life carbon assessment is shaping the design and specification of flat roofing systems.
Carmen Wochner explains how the practice’s carefully curated materials library blends product inspiration and tactility with a desire to educate and inform.
History, ecology and cultural memory converge in the RIBA President’s Medals 2025, which recognise outstanding student work from around the world.
How can the construction industry accelerate the transition to net zero? And where do the main challenges and opportunities lie in relation to intelligent design and specification? These questions were addressed by a panel of experts at a round table discussion in London hosted by AT in partnership with IKO.
Connecting ambition with action is the focus of Futurebuild 2026, which takes place at Excel London from 3rd-5th March.
At Senegal’s Blaise Diagne International Airport, a combination of Şişecam’s high-performance Solar Low-E glazing and advanced laminated safety glass mitigate intense climatic conditions, while also ensuring high levels of transparency, comfort and security.
Rachel Hoolahan, Associate Director at Orms, has produced a School of Specification module on Materials Passports. Here she considers the advantages and challenges of implementing materials passports, as well as how project teams can take to start using them.
Designed by Foster + Partners, the UAE’s national museum in Abu Dhabi explores the history, identity and legacy of the nation through striking architecture, immersive displays, and a high-performance environmental strategy.
High-performance glass from Şişecam delivers energy efficiency, acoustic comfort and safety, across one of the world’s largest transport hubs.
Ananya Singhal of Studio Saar explains his game plan to rescue his hometown of Udaipur, India, from the ravages of uncontrolled development and empower its residents to envisage – and insist on – a regenerative future.
Luxembourg’s first 3D-printed home tackles the country’s prominent housing crisis, producing an economical and environmentally responsible solution.
