The Architects’ Journal Architecture News & Buildings
Are you ready for the new thermal requirements coming into Part L?
Geoff Wilkinson looks at how changes to the regs coming into effect in June will affect current practice with respect to walls
Specification
The Regs: How to make a kitchen accessible to all
Inspired by RCKa’s Nourish Hub, Geoff Wilkinson looks at the available guidance on designing accessible kitchens
The Regs: Be alert to fire safety when specifying timber cladding
Geoff Wilkinson looks at restrictions on the use of timber cladding on smaller projects
The Regs: Get ready for the rising tide of water recycling
Geoff Wilkinson looks at architects’ options for re-using rainwater and grey water
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