More than ever before we now know that the built environments that we exist in can have a big impact on our health. So, how do we design spaces that support better living? The answer is wellness architecture, a concept that brings together the knowledge...
Prior to 2020, space-saving was a key motivation in many design processes. However, the pandemic, which introduced remote working and social distancing on a huge scale, has caused a considerable rethink. Among the questions being asked are whether personal freedom and wellbeing were previously sacrificed...
COVID-19 has been the trigger for a huge wave of change in many areas of our lives. While this has been often incredibly challenging there have also been some positives, including the opportunity to rethink the way that many of us live and work. This...
Product and material shortages have caused a lot of problems for the construction sector over the past year. This is a situation that many thought would lead to either a shrinking or a lack of growth. However, that appears not to be the case. Now,...
The pandemic has produced a huge range of complications, not least when it comes to house building and buying. It’s no secret the housing market in the UK has gone through some difficult times as a result and there have been some fairly hair raising...
As for many other sectors of the economy, the construction industry has gone through a lot of uncertainty over the past year. Brexit complications and the impact of the pandemic have held up projects, caused workforce issues and introduced new, stringent public health guidelines on...
The past 12 months have been challenging times for the UK economy. Many businesses have faltered and the outlook for entire sectors has been grim. Now, with vaccination programmes in full effect, there are signs - albeit cautious signs - that we might soon be...
Many sectors have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Built-to-Rent (BTR) has moved against the current and demonstrated real progress. Not only has the BTR sector come out favourably against other sectors over the past 12 months but also against its own previous performance. £1.8...
Brexit has caused plenty of disruption for the construction industry in the past year. However, when the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU came into force on 1st January 2021 a glimmer of hope appeared that a clearer path lay ahead. In many ways...
COVID-19 has dominated the headlines over the past 12 months. However, climate change remains a very real threat to all of us and one that it’s crucial to bear in mind as we (hopefully) start to return to some version of normal life later this...