april 2026 +hot topic
AI in construction: Your new digital colleague
+clerkenwell design week 22 2026 event preview
+sustainability & energy saving solutions 26 The top six benefi ts of residential MVHR systems
+retail, commercial & industrial
Why the 2030 EPC deadline makes acoustic specifi cation non-negotiable
+fi re, safety & security Beyond compliance
+fl oors, walls, ceilings & acoustics
Flexible suspension systems for modern construction
+hospitals, care facilities & retirement living
From insight to infrastructure: revolutionising healthcare planning
+schools, colleges & universities
Designing for neurodiversity: How furniture shapes inclusive environments
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Myson explains why improving energy effi ciency does not necessarily mean sacrifi cing comfort. With the right combination of technology, controls and system design, buildings can achieve both optimal indoor comfort and signifi cantly lower energy consumption. Myson off ers a full range of indoor climate solutions from a single supplier, backed by manufacturing expertise, technical knowledge and system design solutions. See page 28 for further details.
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03 16 on the cover welcome...
...to the April issue of ABC&D magazine... This month, we explore Forgeworks
Architects’ comprehensive retrofi t and extension of a bungalow in Bath (P. 04). Designed in collaboration with interior design practice Richardson Studio, the house of wood and shingle transforms a poorly insulated shell into a highly effi cient family home. The second of our project studies,
on P. 10, unveils the bold new plans for a complete transformation of Stockport’s Mersey Square and nearby Bear Pit. Part of the UK’s largest town centre regeneration, the plans reimagine the area as a greener, safer and more people-focused public space. Dr Stephen Hamil provides April’s
Hot Topic on P. 16, where he urges architects to embrace AI as a collaborative digital colleague and not see it as a threat to professional expertise. We take a look at how Clerkenwell Design Week is celebrating its 15th anniversary this May, with a new curated series of large scale installations on P. 22; Paul Williams discusses the top six benefi ts of installing an MVHR system in new and refurbished homes on P. 26; Ben Hancock explores the concept of ‘intentional planning’ in workplace design on P. 32; and, on P. 36, CDS Security & Fire looks at why integrated fi re and security systems are now essential for safer buildings. Tom Harris reveals how modern
ceiling suspension systems provide more design fl exibility without sacrifi cing safety or performance on P. 40; Community Health Partnerships examines how the ADEPT tool is changing the approach to NHS estate planning on P. 46; and, on P. 48, KI looks at furniture design for neurodiversity.
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