Landscaping
AR Design wins planning for a striking contemporary country house in Hampshire
In Pictures: The Well House near Winchester is a one-off eco-home with a bold design that blends into the local landscape.
Frankfurt’s new Eden Tower is creating a 2,000 square metre vertical garden, using 185,000 plants
More than a fifth of the 98-metre residential tower's facade will be a "vertical vegetal ecosystem", requiring no special attention from residents.
How England’s broken planning system has created (not reduced) the risk of floods
"Urban areas have been creating flood risk," writes Lee Bosher. "And this is largely due to the government’s focus on making land – low cost, flood prone land – available for development."
AJ Architecture Awards 2019: Winners
Cork House has won this year's Manser Medal to be named House of the Year by the Architects' Journal. 20 other property projects were recognised at last night's AJ Architecture Awards; here's who won what...
Septic tank rule change could kick up a stink for property sellers
New septic tank regulations require all homes not connected to a mains sewage network to review, upgrade or replace their non-mains system by the 1st January 2020;
Iceni sets up in-house archaeology team
Planning consultancy launches a brand new division to look at very old things on property development sites
Watch: Singapore floats extraordinary ‘island playground’, designed by WilkinsonEyre & Grant Associates
Singapore developer Sentosa Development Corporation has revealed a remarkable proposal to transform a couple of neighbouring islands into a vast "island playground in a global city", offering a realm…
Developer ordered to stump up £300k after felling ‘irreplaceable’ giant redwood
Magnificent 176-year-old tree was one of the earliest introductions of the species in Britain
British Homes Awards 2019: The winners
Studio Ashby's Covent Garden penthouse and a rural retreat on the Isle of Man were among the winning projects at the Sunday Times' annual housebuilding honours...
U+I reveals green-fronted Greenwich Peninsula masterplan
Morden Wharf aims to deliver around 1,500 new homes on a 7.6 hectare riverside site
Ten characteristics of well-designed places: official guidance
The Government's new housing design manual, aimed at property developers and architects, offers "planning practice guidance for beautiful, enduring and successful places"
How to build the perfect country house (part two): Critical factors
Building a new house is probably one of the most exciting and creative adventures one will ever embark on, but there is no doubt it is daunting. However, help is at hand.