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.