Darren Brennan, Specification Director at Siderise, answers readers’ questions on passive fire protection for the building envelope.
Specifying natural slate in protected landscapes
Aled Williams, SIG Roofing Northern Slate Business Development Director, discusses slate selection, certification, and sustainability in National Parks and conservation areas with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw.
Safe and seamless flat roof access
The new Glass Rooflight Electric Roof Exit from VELUX combines sleek aesthetics with the functionality of a dedicated roof access solution.
School of Specification – Space House and adaptive reuse
Younha Rhee, Technical Director at Atelier Ten, has produced a School of Specification module on Space House – a major adaptive reuse project in London. Here, she discusses the scheme’s environmental strategies, how onsite challenges were overcome, and what lessons were learnt.
Carbon-storing construction made simple
James Hardie explains how its fermacell® fibre gypsum boards are redefining environmental standards in commercial and timber-frame construction.
Sourcing custom canopies
Sharchs Corporation explains why itself, Architectural Canopies, and D8 Products stand out as the leading suppliers of custom aluminium canopies in 2025.
Ask the expert: Solid surfaces
Martin Saxby, UK Country Manager at LX Hausys, answers readers’ questions on solid surfaces.
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The Future of Steel Construction
The British Constructional Steelwork Association is hosting a day event – taking place at the Mermaid, London on 13 November – aimed at architects, engineers and designers to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of steel construction.
Materials library: Manalo & White
Aoibhín McGinley and Lauren Li Porter discuss how the practice’s expansive and carefully curated materials library infuses both its work and work-life with practicality and playfulness.
Explore Accoya
James Latham unveils an innovative and immersive digital showcase for Accoya – one of the world’s most advanced, high-performance timbers.
A landmark reborn
PermaQuik Hot-Melt Waterproofing from Radmat plays a key role at The Whiteley redevelopment in London’s Queensway.
Collaborative façade design: Greycoat Stores by SPPARC
Project leaders from SPPARC, Anglian Architectural, and Schüco discuss the collaborative processes and technical challenges behind the façade of Greycoat Stores in London with AT’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw.
Urban art with heart
HIMACS solid surface powers Stuart Melrose and Kev Munday’s colourful tribute to Reading at the town's new Station Hill development.
Fire, health and life safety design
Watch the AT webinar, in partnership with Siderise, exploring how architects can meet their obligations and responsibilities in relation to fire, health and life safety design.
School of Specification – Stone and hybrid materials
Pierre Bidaud, Creative Director at The Stonemasonry Company, has produced a School of Specification module exploring hybrid stone construction. Here, he considers the key principles, benefits, and challenges of hybrid stone construction.
MB PUReactive: A cold balcony waterproofing solution
AccuRoof Technical Director Daniel Bosworth discusses the key performance and applicational benefits of Remmers MB PUReactive liquid-applied waterproofing membrane for cold concrete balconies with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw.
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School of Specification – Introduction to information management
Richard Saxon, consultant at Deploi, has produced a School of Specification module exploring information management. Here, he considers IM’s key principles and processes, as well as the architect’s role in delivering coordinated, efficient projects.
Ask the expert: Acoustic design for future-ready workspaces
Ben Hancock, Managing Director of Oscar Acoustics, answers readers’ questions on how acoustic solutions can support health, productivity, and inclusivity in the post-pandemic office.
Schüco Excellence Awards 2025
This year’s expert awards jury has selected winning projects from practices including Foster + Partners, AHMM, and Howells.
Return to the office
Watch the AT webinar, in partnership with Oscar Acoustics, Optima and Vectorworks, exploring how architects, developers and consultants are shaping adaptable, low-carbon offices that entice people back to the workplace.
Ask the expert: Glass partitioning
Peter Long, Divisional Fire & Certification Director at Optima Systems, answers readers’ questions on glass partitioning.
Raising the standard
Kingspan Insulation is rebuilding trust across the construction industry through a renewed focus on transparency, rigorous testing, and best-in-class compliance.
Steel Window Association Awards 2025
ASWS, The Cotswold Casement Company, West Leigh, and Joseph Ash Galvanizing are among the companies that have triumphed at this year’s SWA Awards.
RBM roof refurbishment best practice at the Halifax Building
Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw discusses best practice for a technically challenging reinforced bituminous membrane (RBM) roof refurbishment on the Grade II-listed Halifax Building in West Yorkshire with AccuRoof’s Ian Dryden (National Sales Manager) and Adam Trickett (Senior Technical Design Lead), as well as Apex Asphalt Director Carl Coult.
Ask the expert: Specifying sustainable hardwoods
James White, Timber Sales Development Manager at James Latham, answers readers’ questions on specifying sustainable hardwoods.
Materials library: Bennetts Associates
Peter Fisher and Alexandra Francis discuss how the practice’s nuanced approach to sustainability balances material research and data analysis with storytelling and a resource-minimalist aesthetic.
Designing for safety, security and sustainability
Watch the AT webinar, in partnership with Kuraray and Selectaglaze, exploring how architects and consultants are designing resilient, low-carbon buildings that are secure, durable and inviting.
From earth to action
Jim Matthews, managing director of HG Matthews, talks to AT about the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry as it shifts towards more sustainable and regenerative practices, and the role of leadership, innovation and collaboration in driving meaningful change.
Retain, reuse, reimagine
Charlie Luxton and VELUX rethink the rural retrofit at Lamorna House in the Cotswolds.
The Francis Crick Institute
Guaranteed waterproofing products from Radmat play a key role at Europe’s largest biomedical research facility.
Karta to exhibit recycled leather flooring at Clerkenwell Design Week
Karta continues to push boundaries in sustainable flooring with its latest innovation, the Recycled Leather Series.