The Built Environment

Architectural Photography: The Cotswolds

Architectural Photography: The Cotswolds

Light, Form, and the Lived Space A Project by: Shortwork Photography Private Client: Siddington, Gloucestershire Part 1 The first in a six-part series exploring how architectural photography captures structure, material, and atmosphere. Shortwork Photography works...

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From Firefighting To Freedom In Practice

From Firefighting To Freedom In Practice

100-Hour Weeks, Succession at 41, and a KPI That Changed Everything An Article By: Kevin Crawford Hi - I’m Kevin Crawford (42) Introduced to life in an architecture practice at 14 years of age 20+ Years Managing our own family practice Created a Succession Plan...

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Introducing Pulse: On Beat. In Control.

Introducing Pulse: On Beat. In Control.

A Better Way to Run Architectural Projects Introducing: Pulse Architectural studios have always measured success through design quality, yet behind every successful project sits a less visible requirement: operational control. As projects increase in number and...

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Why EPCs Don’t Show Real Winter Costs

Why EPCs Don’t Show Real Winter Costs

The EPC Doesn’t Tell You What It Costs to Stay Warm — And That’s a Problem An Article By: Dampsmart For years we have met families who moved into homes reassured by a single metric: EPC C. They were told the property was efficient. They were told it would be...

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Why Caithness Flagstone Endures

Why Caithness Flagstone Endures

Natural Stone, Timeless Impact An Article By: Norse Stone Whether a building is new or old, having small updates or a complete restoration, the design of the surrounding garden and landscape plays an important role in the final aesthetics of any building project. A...

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From Social Club To Coastal Homes

From Social Club To Coastal Homes

Adaptive Reuse With Community Impact Delivering Social Value Through Thoughtful Building Conversion in Devon At SL Quantity Surveying (SW) Limited, we believe that the built environment has the power to do far more than simply provide shelter. When delivered...

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18 Projects shortlisted For RIBA East Awards 2026

18 Projects shortlisted For RIBA East Awards 2026

A ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS PRESS RELEASE 18 projects shortlisted for RIBA East Awards 2026 An oak-framed university college addition, a new cultural landmark in Hertford and a development of 21 almshouses, are among the 18 projects that have been...

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Pulse Brings Clarity To Architecture Projects

Pulse Brings Clarity To Architecture Projects

How Pulse Helps Studios Work Smarter Join the PULSE waitlist and learn more: HERE Architectural practice has changed. Projects are more complex, teams are more distributed and clients expect clarity at every stage. Yet much of the way studios manage information,...

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quickSAP: Energy Modelling for Architects

quickSAP: Energy Modelling for Architects

Introducing: quickSAP The Home Energy Modelling plugin for Sketchup As we highlighted in our last Newsletter, February saw the launch of quickSAP, the new Home Energy Modelling plugin for Sketchup that has been created by BWP Architects and is designed for architects...

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RIBA Names Níall McLaughlin Gold Medallist

RIBA Names Níall McLaughlin Gold Medallist

A Royal Institute of British Architects Press Release: Níall McLaughlin to receive 2026 Royal Gold Medal for architecture The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that Níall McLaughlin, the Irish architect, educator and writer, will receive the...

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Timeless Leather Seating Since 1921

Timeless Leather Seating Since 1921

Timeless Design. Uncompromising Craftsmanship. A Legacy That Lives On. Newman & Bright A Century of English Craftsmanship, Refined for the Modern World For over a century, Newman & Bright has quietly defined English craftsmanship. Founded in 1921 in the heart...

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Speaking The Language Of Home

Speaking The Language Of Home

How Strategic Staging Sells More Than Square Footage An Article By: Staged Homes Co In the competitive world of property, first impressions are everything. Yet for many homeowners, landlords, and developers, unlocking the full potential of a space and presenting it in...

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