House Building policy, regulation, planning, technology, product features

Sound off

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Good noise management is a sure way of boosting a development’s sustainability credentials, advises Dr Sean Smith, acoustic consultant and deputy director of Napier University’s building performance centre

Air apparent

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

How have housebuilders performed since the introduction of airtightness testing for new homes? Graeme Owen of BSRIA reveals all

Creative construction

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

“We are taking a more creative approach to dealing with land”

Innovation is the key

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

The debate continues about whether high density housing is suitable for the modern English family. Greg Locke, chief executive of David Wilson Homes, argues that it can deliver, but we must be flexible in our approach and innovative in our design

City living

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Barry Munday, chairman of PRP Architects, showcases the results of the firm’s challenge to its staff to come up with new high density housing designs for urban families

A family affair

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

The supply of family sized homes has fallen victim to rising land values. Allison Heller reports on the growing debate about density, apartments oversupply and whether families want to live in cities

Density crisis

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Steve Carr of English Partnerships asks whether increased housing densities are impacting on the supply of decent sized family housing – the first in a series of features over the next seven pages

For enterprising environmentalists

Oct. 1, 2006 Feature

Building sustainably can reduce land costs and speed up the planning process, according to a new Chartered Institute of Building guide. But housebuilders say this is not necessarily the case, reports Chris Windle

Material gains

Sept. 1, 2006 Feature

Building Regulations and planning requirements have pushed up quality and design standards in windows and doors. Tim Palmer reports on the relative advantages of various materials on the market

Living proof

Sept. 1, 2006 Feature

Bob Tomlinson established Living Villages to realise his dream of creating sustainable eco-communities. Steve Menary soaks up the atmosphere at The Wintles, a thriving new neighbourhood in Bishops Castle

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