Ambiguity in newly published documents means schemes will still be “impossible” to sign off, say housebuilders. The government’s design guidance for second staircases lacks technical detail and will ...

Citing the Grenfell Tower tragedy isn't enough to nix this idea. Eliason is a researcher, writer, urbanist, and architect based in Seattle. He holds a B.Arch from Virginia Tech. His writings and past ...

An update to Metro Nashville’s building code is looking to address the city’s housing crisis. The Metro Council last week unanimously passed what’s known as Smart Stair reform, which allows for ...

The government has issued a public letter to building control bodies calling on them to carry out detailed fire engineering analysis for tall buildings with single staircases, after plans were put ...