Two award nominations – with a neurodiversity diagnosis in-between

Toby Vowels, Assistant Building Surveyor at Rider Levett Bucknall, hasn't looked back since shifting to a career in building surveying and overcoming a serious back injury. Name: Toby Vowels Job…

Urban regeneration, defined: here’s why it matters

Urban regeneration is the process of bringing derelict and deprived cities back to life. Here's how it works, with several examples from across the world. From industrialisation and war to…

Green belt planning: is the grass always greener?

While the concept of the green belt has been a major political talking point in recent months, it's actually been the subject of debate since it was introduced into the…

This Amsterdam office is one of the world’s most sustainable buildings

If you think of sustainable buildings, you might picture places like London, Shanghai and New York. But did you know that the most sustainable and smartest building in the world…

What is biophilic architecture? 15 real-world examples in the built environment

When coupled with sustainable development, biophilic design can offer significant benefits for the built environment. As an industry currently responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, the built environment…

Saudi Arabia is building a $50 billion cube skyscraper

While across the world new developments are under increasing environmental scrutiny, in Saudi Arabia the built environment appears to be thriving. From The Line, the 170km long, 500m high 15-minute…

Building safety isn’t just regulation – here are 7 exciting careers to consider

If you think a career in building safety is just about regulation and compliance, think again. Here are several opportunities in this exciting and growing area. The last few years…

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…