On the Detail Library, we’re pleased to share Part 2 of our comprehensive set of construction details showcasing Porotherm clay block systems. Porotherm is a precision-engineered clay block walling system that delivers fast construction, high thermal performance, and...
On the Detail Library, we’re excited to announce a fresh set of technical details focused on skylights and flat roof assemblies in house extensions — designed to help you integrate daylight, performance, and aesthetic flexibility into your projects. This month’s...
New Tools to Help You Master Architectural Drawing Scales We’ve just added a set of free tools to help you get to grips with drawing scales in architecture — mastering drawing scales is definitely one of those foundational elements that can feel tricky at first. ...
Designing a house extension often comes with more questions than answers—especially when it comes to detailing. Every existing building tells a different story, and navigating planning, sustainability, construction techniques, and client expectations can quickly...
On the Detail Library, this month we’re pleased to share a comprehensive new set of construction details showcasing best-practice design and build-ups for Porotherm clay block systems. Porotherm is a precision-engineered clay block walling system that delivers fast...
Introduction Sunlight is one of the main natural elements to consider when designing a building. It directly affects user comfort, energy performance, and the overall quality of a space. Thus, understanding how the Sun moves across the sky throughout the day and year...
On the Detail Library, this month we are delighted to share another set of house extension details featuring the amazing glazing systems from Fluid Glass. Fluid Glass provide a wide variety of structural glazing systems, windows and doors. These details focus on...
On the Detail Library, this month we are excited to share another set of details that have been requested regularly by our members which uses SureCav cavity spacer system. This set consists of SureCav stone facing partial fill masonry cavity wall details and SureCav...
Introduction Insulation materials are a part of a building’s fabric and serve the purpose of reducing heat transfer. In order to create a comfortable thermal environment in our buildings, we need to maintain a constant temperature within them. This is especially...
On the Detail Library, this month we released a brand-new set of bathroom waterproofing details to help you specify and design watertight solutions with confidence. Waterproofing is one of the most critical aspects of bathroom design, yet it’s often overlooked until...
Introduction Straw is an agricultural by-product consisting of the dry stalks of cereal crops like wheat, barley oats, and rice, left behind after the grains have been harvested. This natural and renewable material is typically bound into bales, which are large...
On the Detail Library, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new set of drainage and external works details. These technical drawings cover critical areas such as inspection chambers, drainage channels, and the often-overlooked build-over details. Drainage is a vital...
I have curated a list of some of the tools and resources I would strongly recommend for anyone studying or working in Architecture.