From low-VOC paints to reclaimed timber and recycled textiles, the materials architects and designers specify today shape the environmental legacy of tomorrow's buildings. We explore how thoughtful material selection can deliver both exceptional design and meaningful sustainability.
We take an in-depth look at The Tannery, a project by Coffey Architects, which combines mixed-tenure homes, creative workspaces and public art infrastructure. This not only won in the Development of the Year (20–100 Homes) category of the last edition of the British Homes Awards but also contributed to success in not one but two Judges’ Awards: Architect of the Year as well as the Judges’ Award For Excellence.
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Buckley Gray Yeoman’s Director of Residential and British Homes Awards judge, Beatrix Young, talks sustainability in social housing, the power of mixed use and the role of awards in design and architecture.
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ROAR Architects won Home Extension of the Year in the 2025 British Homes Awards for their Newton Park Place scheme. Here ROAR Director Craig Rosenblatt talks through working with a listed building, harmonising through contrast and the importance of sustainability in residential schemes.
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Pomegranate has emerged as the defining shade of the season, creating both elegance and warmth in residential interiors.
A Director with dMFK Architects, Jonny Wong is part of this year’s British Homes Awards expert judging panel. He reflects on the judging process as well as dMFK’s own residential work, what the key is to achieve a sense of community and best practice mixed use.
Studioshaw is shortlisted in the House of The Year (up to 2,500 sq ft) category in this year’s British Homes Awards for the Catching Sun House. We talk with them about the story behind the project.
David Parsons, co-founder and director of the practice alongside Sam Selencky, talks merging existing elements with new, experimenting with materials, and shares insights into their other projects.
Jay Morton, Director at Bell Phillips and this year’s chair of judges for the British Homes Awards, is passionate about actionable solutions for affordable
housing. She talks about the success of Bell Phillips’ Cosway Street project, balancing
carbon footprints with social justice and the idea of the chain of benefit in terms of housing.
As the natural world reawakens, it’s time to look around and see what
shades are appearing in terms of spring colour trends, from pistachios and soft lilacs to blush pinks and cerulean blues.
Archio's Kyle Buchanan shares insights on the challenges and triumphs of creating homes that balance quality, innovation, and community impact.
From award-winning community-first design for older residents to groundbreaking energy efficiency, Hawkins\Brown’s Phil Catcheside talks through how the practice’s projects set a new standard for sustainable, health-focused residential spaces.
Félicie Krikler is a Director of Assael Architecture and a lead judge with the British Homes Awards. An architect with experience in numerous large-scale, mixed-use schemes and masterplanning projects, she has lived in London for over 20 years, a member of the Croydon Design Review Panel and elected for London on RIBA council. She discusses healthy buildings, creating a sense of community and the connection between internal and external spaces.
