The Architects’ Journal Architecture News & Buildings
The regs: A testing time for fire doors lies ahead
The UK government’s proposal to replace BS 476 with EN 1634 will involve a significant shift in fire safety standards, says Geoff Wilkinson
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The Regs: Designing autistic friendly workplaces
Geoff Wilkinson looks at what architects can do to make the world of work more inclusive for neurodiverse people
The Regs: How to design movement joints in masonry
Geoff Wilkinson looks at requirements for movement joints in masonry walls
The regs: Grand Designs house turned upside down for fire safety compliance
Geoff Wilkinson looks at an unusual solution to a fire safety problem on a home for a chef looking to host cookery demonstrations
The Regs: External escape stairs call for fire-resistant façades
Geoff Wilkinson looks at the interface between escape stairs and façades
The Regs: Take a good look at the drains before progressing with detailed designs
Leaving it to a contractor to discover drainage hazards can derail even the best-designed schemes, warns Geoff Wilkinson
The Regs: Far-reaching changes on fire safety are coming into effect
Geoff Wilkinson takes a look at the latest changes to Approved Document B (Fire Safety)
The Regs: While we wait for government to act on embodied carbon, what can architects do?
Geoff Wilkinson looks at the progress made on incorporating Embodied Carbon Assessment into the Building Regs and the role material selection can play
The Regs: How to specify intumescent coatings correctly
Geoff Wilkinson offers key pointers to specifying fire-protective finishes
The Regs: Three key considerations for successful retrofits
Geoff Wilkinson looks at common errors in retrofit projects and how to avoid them