june 2026 contents +hot topic
Under pressure: The 2026 Architecture Burnout Report
+schools, colleges & universities
The business benefi ts of combining schools under one Passivhaus roof
+maintenance, refurb & heritage conservation 32 Complex conversations in heritage conservation
+maintenance, refurb & heritage conservation 36 Beyond ‘heritage style’ – rethinking roofl ight specifi cation
+fl oors, walls, ceilings & acoustics
Installing modern fl oor fi nishes in traditional buildings
+fi re, safety & security
Competence and transparency – a new era for fi re door safety
+paints & fi nishes
How render is redefi ning the look of homes
+hotels, hospitality & sports facilities A point of diff erence
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...to the June issue of ABC&D magazine... This month, we take a look at Zminkowska de Boise Architects’ transformation of a London home’s poorly-insulated side return extension into a spatially effi cient sequence of rooms that celebrate the use of natural materials (P. 04). Our second project piece examines Alison Brooks Architects and Feix&Merlin’s competition- winning design for the London School of Economics and Political Science’s new ‘front-door’ (P. 10). The design will breathe new life into the historic building, which sits within London’s Strand Conservation Area. Our June Hot Topic explores
MyArchitectAI’s 2026 Architecture Burnout Report (P. 18), which reveals that a shocking 73% of architects experience burnout at some point in their career, with 50% considering leaving the profession altogether. David Yorke at Alec French Architects suggests how combining two or more schools in a single Passivhaus building can off er major benefi ts for budget- conscious developers on P. 28; Paul Trace questions whether the term ‘heritage style’ risks oversimplifying what is really a long-term stewardship decision on P. 36; and on P. 38, Richard Aylen discusses how fl oors can be improved and updated in historical properties by taking a whole-building approach. Karen Trigg examines two principles that are proving fundamental in reshaping fi re safety standards on P. 44; Elaine Gilligan looks at the way coloured and textured renders can inject character into a home’s facade on P. 50; and on P. 52, Tom Blakeman highlights how bespoke metalwork can create that all important point of diff erence for hospitality venues.
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