Darren Brennan, Specification Director at Siderise, answers readers’ questions on passive fire protection for the building envelope.
Rethinking Resi 2025
Watch the AT webinar, in partnership with FabSpeed and Velux, exploring how architects, clients and self-builders are developing new housing types and delivery models to address the housing crisis.
Marks Barfield Architects on Being a Good Ancestor
Marks Barfield Architects was one of the front-runners in the Being a Good Ancestor section of the 2024 Regenerative Architecture Index. In this video Julia Barfield and Darcy Arnold-Jones chart the practice's journey towards regenerative architecture, and share some of the initiatives and projects that made the practice stand out.
Materials library: Alison Brooks Architects
Alison Brooks and Ruben Ramos discuss the way the practice’s approach to materiality is informed by socio-cultural factors, environmental concerns, and a desire to reconnect with nature.
Learning from the past
Michelmersh explores the rising popularity of Roman bricks in contemporary architecture.
Why competence matters
Siderise explores the importance of building competency in passive fire safety and acoustics, and introduces its new online learning platform.
Collaborative façade design: IMS-Tetsuya Nakamura Building by SRA Architects
Project leaders from SRA Architects, britplas, and Schüco discuss the collaborative processes and technical challenges behind the façade of the IMS-Tetsuya Nakamura Building in Oxford with AT’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw.
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Aluminium roofing best practice
Simon Walker, Category Manager at SIG Hard Metals, discusses best practice for the design, installation and maintenance of aluminium roofs with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw.
School of Specification – Security through laminated glass
Allan Gibson, AIS Global Product/Marketing Segment Manager at Kuraray Europe, has produced a School of Specification module exploring security using laminated glass. Here, he considers the main security threats for glazing and what can be done to mitigate them.
The way forward for sustainable fibre cement facades
EQUITONE explores the environmental credentials of its high-performance C2C Certified® fibre cement cladding.
Striking the right note
Backlit HIMACS solid surface panels articulate the eye-catching ‘Sounds of Hayes’ underpass in west London.
AI and new digital tools in practice
Watch the AT webinar, in partnership with Deltek and Vectorworks, exploring the opportunities, challenges, and real-world applications of AI and new software tools for shaping the future of architecture and construction.
Made from Stone
Rockpanel introduces a new concept in sustainable façade cladding, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, fire safety, and cutting-edge design.
Collaborative façade design: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
Project leaders from Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, AKT II, Arkoni, and Schüco discuss the collaborative processes and technical challenges behind the façade of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Shropshire, with AT’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw.
Best practice for waterproofing balconies
AccuRoof Technical Director Daniel Bosworth discusses the do’s and don’ts of balcony waterproofing with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw.
School of Specification – Incorporating client feedback
Nigel Ostime, principal of Ostime Consulting, has produced a School of Specification module exploring the importance of feedback. Here, he considers what clients are looking for from architects and how practitioners can improve their performance.
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Leading by example
 Ben Hancock, Managing Director of Oscar Acoustics, discusses how industry leaders can drive sustainability.
Looking back
Radmat discusses how its state-of-the-art thermal insulation played a key role at Gasholders London, designed by WilkinsonEyre.
Specifying passive fire protection with confidence and clarity
Siderise has launched a suite of digital, application-specific Specification Packs to support design teams in achieving robust passive fire protection specifications.
Transformative façades
James Hardie explores the key performance and aesthetic benefits of its Hardie® Architectural Panel.
School of Specification – Introduction to the Urban Greening Factor
Rob Beswick, founder and director of BD landscape architects, has produced a School of Specification module exploring the Urban Greening Factor. Here, he considers the main UGF principles and factor values.
Heritage and conservation: Adapting for inclusivity, reducing energy costs and meeting carbon targets
Watch the AT webinar, in partnership with Selectaglaze and Velux, exploring strategies for balancing architectural heritage with modern performance demands.
Two events, one ticket
Attendees to this year’s Futurebuild Arena – taking place at London Excel from 4th-6th March – will also be able to access the National Retrofit Conference with a single ticket.
No. 1 Ancoats Green: Best practice for flat roofing designed to the Passivhaus standard
AccuRoof Technical Director Daniel Bosworth discusses the specification and delivery of flat roofs, designed to the Passivhaus standard, on a major housing development in Manchester, with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw.
Collaborative façade design: 114a Cromwell Road by Hale Brown Architects
Project leaders from Hale Brown Architects, Glass Box Facades, and Schüco discuss the collaborative processes and technical challenges behind the façade of 114a Cromwell Road, London, with AT’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw.
Back to black
Zentia introduces Obsidian: a stylish black ceiling tile that is designed to add elegance to any interior.
Celebrating a decade of excellence
Neo Rooflights by The Rooflight Co. continue to exemplify excellence on a development of luxury holiday cottages in Oxfordshire by Charlie Luxton Design.
Safe and sound
Sapphire Balconies delivers elegant, fire-safe solutions for a major housing redevelopment scheme in west London.
Futurebuild 2025
Innovation and sustainability are the focus of this year’s construction show, which takes place at Excel London from 4th-6th March.
Collaborative façade design: RHS Hilltop by WilkinsonEyre
Project leaders from WilkinsonEyre, NA Curtain Walling, and Schüco discuss the collaborative processes and technical challenges behind the façades of the award-winning RHS Hilltop project in Surrey, with AT’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw.
New name, new look, same family values
Specialist contractor Jones and Woolman UK (J&W) has rebranded as Jones Weatherproofing, cementing its position as a leader in the commercial weatherproofing sector.
