And here we are - the kids have left the nest and you feel lost in that big house which was full of life just until recently. You are wondering if you should swap it for something smaller but then you fear you’ll only see the kids for an occasional lunch as they would not have a room to sleep in… No one can predict the future, but right now you have the space and time for yourself - two things you have been missing badly at times. Let’s look at what you could do with that space and time:

If you want to prove your design ideas' viability, 'Kill your darling' might be your first call to action. This approach involves proposing the opposite of what you consider your best idea to date and challenging it. Here is how it works.

We kicked off September with a visit to the beautiful city of Munich to attend the Monocle ​Quality of Life Conference​. What an experience! The city was gorgeous in the late summer sun, with a blue sky sprinkled with white clouds and a friendly, typically Bavarian atmosphere.

Let’s suppose you still need to determine the details of your project due to funds, or perhaps a challenging location, or particular planning requirements. A feasibility study is a great way to explore your existing situation and proposed options before fully committing to the project.

The reasons why neighbours complain when construction work is about to begin next door are multiple. But the number of complaints is exceptional and surprising, with the result being much the same every time.

Maybe you are wondering if you can save cost and skip the measured survey. This article will show you why is it better to commit to that step and to do that at the start of the project.

In the middle of the autumn season, we'd like to have a closer look at architectural photography. In this time of the year, nature turns our surroundings into an impressive set of dominant colours. This is an excellent occasion for taking pictures of buildings and interiors using the soft light of the changing nature.