Protecting the public realm without shutting it down
As Martyn's Law approaches, this free special report from LocalGov and Hill & Smith sets out how councils can protect public spaces without shutting them down.
Using design competitions to unlock innovation, sustainability and collaboration
04/09/2026 How a RIBA competition helped find the right design team for Kenya's Masai Mara Conservation Centre. |
Push for reduced speed limits in rural areas
15/07/2026 Active Travel England (ATE) has called on councils to consider 20mph speed limits as part of its new rural design guidance. |
How a fair competition process with community involvement can have a lasting impact
06/05/2026 How the Grenfell Memorial process shows RIBA competitions uniting communities, the Government and experts to create a lasting legacy. |
Vent-Axia Welcomes the Future Homes Standard as Competency Takes Centre Stage
10/04/2026 Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the Future Homes Standard, alongside the publication of new Approved Document Part F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building Regulations, and Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power), as ‘a significant step on the road to Net Zero.’ |
London mayor warned over ‘growing disconnect’ in housing design
02/03/2026 A committee has written to Sadiq Khan warning of a widening gap between what residents want built and the developments being delivered across London. |
London boroughs to benefit from better bus shelter designs
09/02/2026 New bus shelter designs with improved safety and accessibility features are to be piloted at 27 different locations across the capital. |
Guiding you to achieve your design aspirations
08/12/2025 Commissioning a design project can be complex and challenging. Discover how Network Rail, an infrastructure client, successfully delivered the Rail Clock through a RIBA Competition. |
