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.