For the owners of historical buildings, the question of window replacement presents a unique challenge. Aesthetics and functionality need to be in harmony to respect the building’s character while ensuring modern comforts and compliance with regulations, says Melanie Clear, Founder of Clear Architects.

With high building and material costs, more people are staying put in their homes and renovating. Maximising living space and creating a warm and welcoming environment in which to work, rest and play is a priority, says Tracey Jackson, Business Development Manager for Howells Patent Glazing.

Paul Testa, Director of HEM Architects and a Retrofitting Expert for the Homebuilding & Renovating Shows, explores the nuances between prefabricated and traditional construction methods.

A large home built in the 1970s in a Georgian style has been modernised and extended to better suit the needs of contemporary family life.

Natural light and airflow are vital elements in creating a comfortable and inviting living space. When it comes to renovating or building your dream home, choosing the right materials, style and placement for your doors and windows plays a crucial role in optimising these aspects.

In many ways, a period home is of a particular architectural or historic significance, and your renovation works are about to disturb it. Whether it’s early Georgian (1714-1765), late Georgian (1765-1811), Regency (1811-1837), Victorian (1837-1901) or Edwardian (1901-1914), here are 10 key considerations from Architect George Omalianakis of GOAStudio London…

If you’ve made the decision to design, plan and build your own home, one of the first considerations is the building material. For a sustainable solution that’s cost-effective, easy to work with, quick to build and offers a host of design options, structural timber ticks all the boxes, says Karen…

Turrou Landesmann from online building products retailer Drainage Superstore provides some pro tips for choosing, installing and maintaining guttering systems.

Selencky Parsons Architects recently unveiled its latest project, Bexhill Road, showcasing remarkable design concepts alongside impactful lighting solutions from Industville.

Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of aluminium windows and doors, explains how renovators can make practical spaces in their properties without eliminating natural light.