The Architects’ Journal Architecture News & Buildings
The Regs: Get ready for the rising tide of water recycling
Geoff Wilkinson looks at architects’ options for re-using rainwater and grey water
Specification
The Regs: Do I need to get alarmed about smoke detection?
Geoff Wilkinson looks at the requirements in the Building Regulations for installing smoke detection in dwellings
The Regs: Check the credentials of the products you specify
Specifiers should make rigorous checks to verify the claims manufacturers make for products, says Geoff Wilkinson
The Regs: Get a feel for designing for the visually impaired
Geoff Wilkinson reviews the official guidance on designing with consideration for blind and poorly sighted people
To drive down carbon emissions on every project, we need to change the Building Regs
Part Z, a proposed amendment to the Building Regs drafted by industry sustainability experts, already has impressive support – but you and your practice can help us build on that, writes Will Arnold
The Regs: Don’t expose yourself to risk when designing masonry walls
It is dangerous to assume that bricks and mortar are always going to be waterproof, warns Geoff Wilkinson
The Regs: How to make buildings fire-safe with cavity barriers
Geoff Wilkinson looks at where fire-resistant cavity barriers are required in buildings
The Regs: How to protect against fire spread in commercial kitchens
Geoff Wilkinson looks at best practice for the fire-safe design of kitchens in restaurants and cafés
Building envelope design in London is about to change radically
Geoff Wilkinson explains what you need to know about January’s draft Approved Document [X], which deals with overheating in buildings
The government has missed a big opportunity to show it is serious about climate change
The government’s response to the Future Homes consultation is hugely disappointing in its neglect of energy efficiency improvements, says Geoff Wilkinson