Industry News

Meet the Judges: Matteo Bianchi
Each week we’ll interview one of the members of our high-profile judging panel for the World Interior News (WIN) Awards 2023, which includes over 50 of the biggest and best names in the industry.

Opinion: How can architects meaningfully contribute to net zero?
Co-founder of Hong Kong based design practice Lead8 Simon Chua has extensive experience in international design projects with a focus on transport and entertainment. Here he considers what decarbonisation means for architects today.

Opinion: How to spot greenwashing and make truly sustainable choices for your interiors projects
Founder and CEO of Bali based eco-friendly furniture company Unalome Interior, Ako Ardalan offers his tips on how to unmask greenwashing.

Meet the Judges: Lichen Ding
Each week we’ll interview one of the members of our high-profile judging panel for the World Interiors News (WIN) Awards 2023, which includes over 50 of the biggest and best names in the industry.

Meet the Judges: Yasmin Shariff
Each week we’ll interview one of the members of our high-profile judging panel for the World Architecture News (WAN) Awards 2023, which includes over 50 of the biggest and best names in the industry.

Opinion: How can architects influence carbon-intensive supply chains?
Wilf Meynell, Director of London based Studio Bark Architects, on the urgent need for the built environment industry to use more sustainable materials such as timber.

Meet the Judges: Sofia Hagen
Each week we’ll interview one of the members of our high-profile judging panel for the World Architecture News (WAN) Awards 2023, which includes over 50 of the biggest and best names in the industry.

Seattle Architecture Firm Unveil Collaborative Design Hub
The Shop -a cutting edge space in which designers can share ideas - has been unveiled by LMN Architects in Seattle, USA.

Labour shortages and rising cost of materials mean architects must design smarter
Opinion piece from Saghir Hussain, Director of Create It Studios, based in Manchester, UK.

One to Watch: Pre-fab dome launched by andblack design studio
Darwin Bucky is a versatile black box that can be used as an exhibition gallery, town hall, performance arena, bar or nightclub.

Meet the Judges: Gary A. Li
Each week we’ll interview one of the members of our high-profile judging panel for the World Architecture News (WAN) Awards 2023, which includes over 50 of the biggest and best names in the industry.

Recycled bricks project launched by Canadian Architecture non-profit
Old bricks are being given a new lease of life in Montreal, Canada, thanks to an initiative launched by Architecture Without Borders Quebec, alongside masonry contractors Maçonnerie Gratton.

Construction needs an image makeover to attract more recruits
Construction is the fourth largest employer in the UK outside of the public sector, but perceptions are outdated says survey