Refurbishment

Is technology in older people’s housing an afterthought? The Housing, Learning and Improvement Network is trying to ensure no one is left behind

Condensation and mould continue to be a growing concern in properties across the UK according to air quality experts at Homevent

A group of 12 young professionals from the built environment and construction sector have formed an alliance to make sure the voices of the next generation are heard in creating an inclusive industry that is fit for the future.

As part of a national Compliance Plan for Scotland, this consultation seeks to obtain the views on the development of a new Compliance Plan Manager role within the building standards system which will apply to specific high-risk building (HRB) types, the definition of these HRBs and the level of fines where work is not carried out in accordance with the regulations.

Winner: Daniel Connal Partnership for Wells Maltings, North Norfolk. The preservation of a 19th Century Grade II-listed building has enabled it to become a versatile community space.

Meeting climate challenges head on with a Passivhaus building design for a primary school

Two unlikely bedfellows – a childcare centre and fire station – are sharing a new building in Austria

In its day, Mackintosh’s Hill House was a beacon of modernity, cutting-edge building materials and techniques combined with design flare and style. More than 100 years later, cutting-edge building engineering might just be able to save it, says James Cash.

Stella Rooflights replace the skylights on a historic railway pumping station conservation project.

Conservation on sites that date from Norman times pose particular challenges, as G F Tomlinson discovered.

Perfect Circle’s restoration works on historic Westminster Hall rediscover a hidden gem

Ben Stagg MCABE Chartered Building Engineer of Stagg Architects discusses the challenges of a retrofit and refurbish, with CABE’s HQ as a case study

Past visitors to CABE’s Lutyens House headquarters may have noticed that the facilities had seen better days.

An innovative energy measurement system helps social landlords assess the refurbishment needs of individual properties

From small challenges to big issues, refurbishment projects are rarely without problems. As this case study shows, it’s all about problem-solving, communication and a sense of responsibility.

The Design Quality Indicator for Health – improving design quality in healthcare buildings – has been updated, explains the Construction Industry Council’s DQI Manager, Makis Peppas.

Catriona Rowbotham Garden Design has a plan for landscaping CABE HQ that has an eye on the wider context of climate change

James Cash uses London as an exemplar to ask: what will be the pandemic’s legacy for the places in which we work, live and play?

Jackie Macaulay, Chief Operations Officer, CABE, discusses the importance of transparency and procurement in the refurbishment of CABE HQ.