Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

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.

Author: FinancialContent

Environmental Building Designs is expanding architect-led support for commercial and industrial projects on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. Early architectural involvement addresses design, compliance and sustainability needs, reducing delays, redesigns and improving certainty for developers.

Author: THE IRISH NEWS

Belfast Harbour has submitted plans to redevelop Clarendon Wharf into a 600-home urban neighbourhood with hotels, retail, and leisure spaces. The project integrates heritage buildings and new pedestrian infrastructure to support Belfast’s growing housing and regeneration goals.

Author: irelandlive

The iconic Ritz Cinema in Ballybofey is set for adaptive reuse as part of the SEED project, transforming it into a new enterprise hub. The initiative blends heritage conservation with modern extensions to stimulate local economic growth.