Here is a comprehensive list of our top architecture websites for advice, guidance and inspiration.

 

Architecture

 

archdaily.com

ArchDaily, Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide: Architecture news, competitions and projects updated every hour for the architecture professional.

dezeen.com

— The world's most influential architecture, interiors and design magazine.

designboom.com

— Est. 1999 designboom is the first and most popular digital magazine for architecture & design culture. daily news for a professional and creative audience.

Home inspiration and ideas

 

pinterest.co.uk

— Discover architecture on Pinterest. See top ideas and trending searches about modern homes, classical buildings, urban spaces and more.

houzz.co.uk

Houzz is the new way to design your home. Browse 20 million interior design photos, home decor, decorating ideas and home professionals online.

homebuilding.co.uk

— Inspiration & advice for your building project on custom build, planning, build costs, DIY advice and design ideas.

Planning

 

National Planning Policy Framework

— The National Planning Policy Framework was revised on 20 July 2021 and sets out the government's planning policies for England.

interactive.planningportal.co.uk

— Planning permission information.

gov.uk/planning-permission-england-wales

— Inspiration & advice for your building project on custom build, planning, build costs, DIY advice and design ideas.

Building Regulations

 

gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents

Building Regulations and Approved Documents index; Approved Documents. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

homebuilding.co.uk/advice/building-regulations

— But what are Building Regulations? To put it simply, Building Regulations are a set of standards that ensure a property is safe to live in.

planningportal.co.uk/buildingcontrol

Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to virtually every building.

Sustainability

 

breeam.com

BREEAM is the world's leading sustainability assessment method for masterplanning projects, infrastructure and buildings.

passivhaustrust.org.uk

— The heat losses of the building are reduced so much that it hardly needs any heating at all.

energysavingtrust.org.uk

— Make your home more energy efficient, reduce your carbon emissions and lower your energy bills.