What are the modern methods of construction (and how do they work)?

Find out the new and innovative trends that are helping the construction sector address its impact on the climate crisis. To address the worsening climate crisis, we need immediate and…

What’s going on with M&S Oxford Street?

Marks and Spencer have been embroiled in a dispute with the government for four years that has raised questions around sustainability and the built environment. Here's the latest. On Oxford…

Work smarter, not harder: what are smart materials?

Smart materials have the potential to transform the way we approach the design, construction and management of buildings. Here's how they work, with several key examples of their applications. The…

A guide to 15-minute cities: why are they so controversial?

Why has the 15-minute city urban planning concept become the centre of heated debate, controversy and conspiracy theories? According to research by TUC, the average person spends 59 minutes travelling…

What are degree apprenticeships? 5 FAQs, answered

Degree apprenticeships are emerging as a popular alternative to the traditional university route. Here's everything you need to know about what they are and how they work. Apprenticeships have come…

Groundscrapers: why architects are turning skyscrapers on their side

Does the rise of the groundscraper signal the end of high-rise towers and skyscrapers? Here's why buildings are becoming flatter and wider. With all of the technological advancements we've seen…

What is a Principal Designer?

The role of the Principal Designer has been a hotly-debated topic in the built environment. Here's what it means. 2024 has been a big year for the built environment. With…

Net zero carbon buildings explained: here’s why they matter

If we’re to address our role in the ongoing climate crisis, the built environment needs to explore and champion the potential for net zero carbon buildings. In 2023, the UK…

Why SMEs should reconsider apprenticeships

If you've considered launching an apprenticeship scheme but have reservations, here are a few reasons why now is a great time to reconsider. The popularity and awareness of apprenticeships is…

Your guide to the 12 types of surveyor

Surveying is a broad term that applies to a variety of different professions in the built environment. Here are 12 you need to know. It's easy to be overwhelmed by…

Your mini-guide to parametric design

Parametric design can help architects rapidly produce designs that meet complex and varied requirements. Architects are no strangers to working within a set of rules and restrictions. While architecture is…

What is urban greening (and how is it creating the cities of the future)?

Urban greening isn’t just making the cities of the future green – it’s helping them become sustainable, too. Here’s how. The built environment is at a crossroads. As a sector,…