Guest editor articles
Introducing the Guest Editor Programme. Interview with current editor Dan Rigamonti. September 7, 2023.
Seán O'Reilly Director of The Institute of Historic Building Conservation. September 18, 2023.
Phil Henry Genuit Group and Chair of CIBSE Resilient Cities Group. October 4, 2023.
Aaron Gillich Professor of Building Decarbonisation and Director of the BSRIA LSBU Net Zero Building Centre. October 17, 2023.
Dr. Natasha Watson; UK lead for embodied carbon at Buro Happold. October 31, 2023.
Jon Clayton MCIAT, Chartered Architectural Technologist and founder of Architecture Business Club. November 14, 2023.
Ankita Dwivedi CEO & Co-founder Firstplanit. November 28, 2023.
Rebecca Lovelace of Building People and CIOB EDI Individual Award Winner 2022. December 12, 2023.
Ian Wray. Planner, writer and musician. (IHBC Vox pop). December 26, 2023.
Robin Nicholson, convenor of the Edge and fellow of Cullinan studio. January 10 2024
Rosie Thirlwell AT emerging talent award winner and senior architectural technologist. January 20 2024
Guest editor Gregor Harvie. Co-founder and director of Designing Buildings. February 9 2024
Stephen Trench, third generation project manager and Managing Partner at Onyx Partnership. February 20 2024
Norman Fellows; Anticipatory Designer and prolific archi-blogger. March 10 2024
Ashley Wheaton HonRICS, UCEM Vice Chancellor. March 22 2024
Guest Editor Programme in the first six months
Arun Baybars, practising architect and design review panel member. April 16 2024
Christine Peever, Architect and Director of Sheldon Peever Studio. June 2024.
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Architects, architecture, buildings, and inspiration in film
The close ties between makers and the movies, with our long list of suggested viewing.
SELECT three-point plan for action issued to MSPs
Call for Scottish regulation, green skills and recognition of electrotechnical industry as part of a manifesto for Scottish Parliamentary elections.
UCEM becomes the University of the Built Environment
Major milestone in its 106-year history, follows recent merger with London School of Architecture (LSE).
Professional practical experience for Architects in training
The long process to transform the nature of education and professional practical experience in the Architecture profession following recent reports.
A people-first approach to retrofit
Moving away from the destructive paradigm of fabric-first.
International Electrician Day, 10 June 2025
Celebrating the role of electrical engineers from André-Marie Amperè, today and for the future.
New guide for clients launched at Houses of Parliament
'There has never been a more important time for clients to step up and ...ask the right questions'
The impact of recycled slate tiles
Innovation across the decades.
EPC changes for existing buildings
Changes and their context as the new RdSAP methodology comes into use from 15 June.
Skills England publishes Sector skills needs assessments
Priority areas relating to the built environment highlighted and described in brief.
BSRIA HVAC Market Watch - May 2025 Edition
Heat Pump Market Outlook: Policy, Performance & Refrigerant Trends for 2025–2028.
Committing to EDI in construction with CIOB
Built Environment professional bodies deepen commitment to EDI with two new signatories: CIAT and CICES.
Government Grenfell progress report at a glance
Line by line recomendation overview, with links to more details.
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Sustainable heating for listed buildings
A problem that needs to be approached intelligently.
50th Golden anniversary ECA Edmundson apprentice award
Deadline for entries has been extended to Friday 27 June, so don't miss out!
CIAT at the London Festival of Architecture
Designing for Everyone: Breaking Barriers in Inclusive Architecture.
Mixed reactions to apprenticeship and skills reform 2025
A 'welcome shift' for some and a 'backwards step' for others.