Jane Embury looks at a recent fire test and dual-directional fire safety in atria. It was the Romans who first made atria fashionable, and gave it the name by which we still know them. Their domestic version was an open central courtyard, often with a sunken pool to catch rainwater. Today, atria remain a popular […]
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A new normal for retail
Jane Embury looks to the design of interior retail space Earlier this week we wrote that looking back is also an opportunity to look ahead with a new perspective. That’s true for individuals, companies or countries as we begin to struggle free from Covid-19. It’s a perspective that has shifted, with the pandemic making us […]
Building for a resilient future
Jane Embury looks back to look forward Last week, the UK marked a year from the first Covid-19 lockdown. It was a solemn milestone, looking back on tragic events within families and communities. But looking back is also an opportunity to look ahead with a new perspective, whether as individuals, companies or countries. Because there’s […]
Consultation and legislation
Jane Embury looks at proposed fire safety legislation Flouting fire safety regulations could soon become a whole lot more expensive. Building owners could face unlimited fines following a Home Office announcement. They’ve just published a number of new measures aimed at strengthening fire safety. The new measures were announced as part of the government’s response […]
Training for net zero
Jane Embury looks at training and the drive towards net zero The government has announced a target of zero net carbon emissions by 2050. It’s an ambitious target at the heart of tackling the wold’s climate emergency. To help meet that target, the government has set aside £4 billion in green investment. It’s hoped that […]