Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The building and architecture sector continues to reveal how design choices shape economic confidence as much as physical space. This edition advances a broader editorial strategy that prioritises perspective, linking practice and policy through insight that rewards careful reading. Celebrated for transformative innovation last year, ‘OCMA wins Building of the Year – Medical & Health at Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2025’ reflects how recognition can crystallise values around purpose, performance and public trust. Focus is already shifting towards the 2026 awards, where expectations will further test how architecture responds to social need and professional ambition. Meanwhile, ‘Cairn Homes expands residential construction pipeline in Ireland’ illustrates how scale and planning discipline are becoming central to housing conversations. The story speaks to an industry recalibrating growth to align delivery with long-term community impact. Lastly, ‘Landscape architect expands native plant operations in Washington State’ introduces a quieter but equally influential strand of architectural thinking. It points to landscape and ecology as integral to how built environments are conceived and sustained. Taken together, these stories frame architecture as a discipline balancing recognition, expansion and responsibility.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Recognised for its thoughtful healthcare design last year, OCMA won Building of the Year – Medical & Health at the 2025 Building & Architect of the Year Awards, setting a benchmark for socially conscious architecture.

Author: BusinessLive

Kaefer UK and Ireland is relocating its headquarters to Newcastle’s Quayside, taking 15,000 sq ft at Live Works. The move underscores the importance of prime commercial developments in supporting business growth and local economic activity.

Author: TRI-CITIES AREA JOURNAL of BUSINESS

US-based native plant nursery Tapteal Native Plants has been acquired by a landscape architect as operations relocate in Washington State, reflecting changing priorities in landscape architecture, sustainable planting and low-maintenance design within the built environment.

Author: BUSINESSPLUS

UK and Ireland-based architecture practice HLM Architects has appointed a new studio director in Belfast to support rising demand for sustainable building and architectural design across Northern Ireland’s public and private development sectors.

Author: Irishbuilding

The Irish Government has approved a €250M upgrade of Limerick’s Bunlicky Wastewater Treatment Plant and Bioresource Centre. The project will expand capacity, support population growth, and underpin housing and industrial development in the mid-west region.

Author: THE IRISH TIMES

Cairn Homes has 4,000 apartments under construction across Ireland, targeting low €400,000s for State-funded projects. The Dublin-listed builder forecasts €1.02–€1.05 billion in sales for 2026 and highlights strategic investments in land, joint ventures, and development partnerships.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The building and architecture sector continues to evolve with measured confidence as quality, adaptability and long-term value guide decision-making. This edition reflects an editorial strategy focused on connecting design excellence with broader patterns shaping the built environment. Reflecting to last year's standout performance, 'desiun architects wins House Extension Refurbishment – Medium at Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2025' captured a moment where craft, context and residential design intelligence were formally recognised. That recognition helps frame expectations as the industry looks ahead to the 2026 awards and the standards of consistency and impact they continue to reinforce. Attention then shifts to civic ambition through 'Arup and Knight Architects lead Belfast bridge design.' The project reflects how collaboration and engineering-led design are shaping infrastructure that responds to both place and public use. A further dimension of progress building and architecture appears in the sector, as 'Environmental Building Designs expands architect-led services to support commercial and industrial projects.' Together, these stories present a sector aligning design quality, collaboration and service depth to support a resilient and forward-looking built environment.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back last year, desiun architects was recognised for their Leeson Park Avenue project at the Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for thoughtful, human-centred residential refurbishment as the industry looks ahead to 2026.

Author: CoStar

Hyphen, an international architectural practice with offices in Dublin, London, and across Latin America, has appointed Eva Diego as CEO. The leadership change aims to strengthen global advisory services and expand the firm’s international architecture portfolio.