Research Reports

Greener Buildings, Millions Saved

Imagine a world where the very buildings that serve our communities—our hospitals, schools, and government offices—aren’t just structures but active contributors to a healthier planet and a lighter tax burden. It’s not a far-off dream. […]

Research Reports

Mastering BREEAM Site & Ecology

When you’re embarking on a new development, the choices you make right at the very beginning, even before the first shovel hits the ground, really set the stage for your project’s environmental performance. This holds […]

Architecture

Architects Embrace New Safety Era

A new dawn breaks for architectural practice across the United Kingdom. On September 1, 2025, the Architects Registration Board (ARB) implements a significantly revised Architects Code of Conduct and Practice, fundamentally reshaping professional expectations. This […]

Architecture

SBEM: Your Energy Blueprint

Stepping into the world of new commercial builds, you quickly encounter a term that’s central to both compliance and performance: SBEM calculations. SBEM, or the Simplified Building Energy Model, isn’t just another regulatory hurdle. No, […]

Research Reports

Buildings Go Net Zero: Now What?

The whispers have become a roar, haven’t they? News just hit: a new net zero building standard received approval, and frankly, it changes the game for all of us in the built environment. This isn’t […]

Architecture

Greening Grand Homes, Basements Too

The sheer scale of existing buildings, particularly our grand old dames with their imposing facades and sometimes damp, forgotten basements, looms large in the quest for a low-carbon future. We can’t simply knock them all […]