Last year, seventeen new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were released. They were designed to replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which ran until 2015. These will help to shape the global agenda between now and 2030, setting 169 targets covering everything from ending poverty to reducing inequality. Continue reading →

When people are considering the benefits of renovating or adding an extension to their property, it is understandable to counter this with an awareness of possible negative consequences. It would not be in the interests of anyone to commit to an architectural project without considering every possible consequence. However, there is a danger of making an assumption about the extent of the possible negative consequences. One of the most frequent exaggerated assumptions we encounter is that many people overestimate just how much work would be needed to achieve the desired changes. Continue reading →

For anyone with an interest in architecture and design, one of the most highly anticipated events on the calendar is the annual Vision exhibition, where new and innovative building solutions and state of the art products will be on show. There is also a free Educational Programme featuring seminars, talks, debates, and interactive shows. We are looking forward to attending the 2016 event at the Olympia on the 7th and 8th of June. Continue reading →