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Munich Arena Aims to be Germany’s Most Sustainable Concert Venue

A new live entertainment venue in Munich is set to be Germany’s most sustainable concert arena.   Watch the...

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Deborah Rowland Scholarship Second-Year Recipients Announced

The Deborah Rowland Scholarship, a fund that helps emerging facilities management professionals to progress, has announced its 2025 recipients. The...

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Birmingham’s Tallest Building Completes

Birmingham’s tallest building and the world’s first pure octagonal residential skyscraper has completed after a three-year construction...

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Stirling Prize 2025 Nominations Announced

Six projects have been shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025, the highest architectural accolade. The shortlist includes the Elizabeth...

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Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment Criticised for Sustainability Shortcomings 

Proposals for a new tower block at Liverpool Street Station should be thrown out by the City of London planning committee due to environmental policy...

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Natural Water Lido to Open at Eden Dock

A 50m long natural water lido will be the latest addition to the landmark regeneration of Eden Dock.   Watch the...

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24 Designers to Create a ‘Wall of Public Life’ for Seoul’s 5th Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism

An exhibition of building façade fragments aims to spark a public conversation about how to make the exterior of buildings more joyful and...

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New Appointments in Facilities Management – August 2025

August’s new appointments in facilities management, commercial property and the built environment feature WPS Facilities Management, Novus...

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The UK’s First All-Electric Powered Football Stadium

Oxford United Football Club’s new 16,000 capacity home ground will be the UK’s first all-electric powered football stadium. As the...

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What Makes a Workplace Truly Family-Friendly?

The UK’s national charity for working parents and carers is developing a Family-Friendly Workplaces certification — the first of its...

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Planning Submitted for 33 Cavendish Square Transformation

A planning application to transform 33 Cavendish Square into a new cultural destination has been submitted to Westminster City Council. After two...

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Designs Revealed for Benfica Stadium’s Modernisation Plans

The Benfica District project is a transformative new masterplan for Benfica’s Estádio da Luz stadium in Lisbon.   Watch the...

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World’s Tallest 3D-Printed Building Opens

A tower situated in the Swiss Alps has been recognised as the world’s tallest 3D-printed building. Tor Alva, also known as the White Tower,...

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Sounds from the Built Environment – World’s First Musical Track Composed from Airport Noises

A music track composed entirely from everyday noises recorded at Heathrow Airport will be played throughout the terminals this...

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New Appointments in Facilities Management – July 2025

Take a look at the latest new appointments in FM, commercial real estate and the built environment.   Picture: a graphic showing the...

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Office Utilisation Drops to 66%, Says British Council for Offices

The British Council for Offices has published new research revealing a shift in how UK offices are used. The study draws on sensor data,...

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Heatherwick Studio Reveals Images of First Thailand Project

Heatherwick Studio has unveiled images of its first-ever project in Thailand.   Watch the Video   >   Hatai, a...

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RIBA Reveals National Award Winners for 2025

20 projects have been named RIBA National Award Winners, including office retrofits, a women’s prison & the restoration of Big Ben’s...

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Heritage Group Opposes Latest Liverpool Street Upgrade Plans

Heritage building protection group, SAVE Britain’s Heritage, has responded to Network Rail’s new plans to upgrade Liverpool Street...

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Canada’s First Supertall Building

One Bloor West in Toronto has officially become Canada’s first supertall building.   Watch the...

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