Anthony Lymath is an award winning architect and a former Technical Author for NBS.
Beginning his career at Foster & Partners, he has run his own practice and worked in New Zealand on the Christchurch earthquake rebuild.
He has written numerous articles for theNBS.com and other publications, on subjects as diverse as climate change, BIM and construction technology.
While the three little pigs may not favour houses made of straw there's much to recommend straw bales in modern construction. We single out some exemplar projects and present a guide to using straw in your construction projects.
Much has been written about what ‘BIM’ is, how to do it and what the benefits are; but how has the industry responded in practice? Anthony Lymath investigates.
This article explores the defining characteristics of the Passivhaus standard for eco-friendly dwellings.
A round-up of the gas safety regulations and guidance for those involved in residential development.
We take a look at some key documentation that will prove invaluable when planning the fire safety strategy of your next project.
We explore the practical realities of the modern smart city and how a range of technological innovations can help improve quality of life.
Our series concludes by examining the insulation options for timber-framed homes in more detail, with a focus on Building Regulations performance.
The first of a two part series explores the various insulation solutions available for timber-framed homes.
2016 will see the mandatory use of Level 2 BIM on all public-funded projects. In this 10 part series we explore how your business can become BIM-ready. This time, choosing your first BIM project and evaluating its success.
2016 will see the mandatory use of Level 2 BIM on all public-funded projects. In this 10 part series we explore how your business can become BIM-ready. This time, the actual process of BIM implementation within your business.
2016 will see the mandatory use of Level 2 BIM on all public-funded projects. In this 10 part series we explore how your business can become BIM-ready. This time, strategic planning for implementation (part two).
2016 will see the mandatory use of Level 2 BIM on all public-funded projects. In this 10 part series we explore how your business can become BIM-ready. This time, strategic planning for implementation (part one).