Is there any point in taking a long-term view of signage, wayfinding & legibility strategy anymore?

Given the increasing affordability, function and adoption of smart phones, it could be said that the humble street sign is no longer a pertinent solution.

It’s hard not to agree with the above, but the future is actually much more clouded with uncertainty and is less definitive. This article discusses how signage must adapt to continue to add value in our public realm.

Woodhouse’s LED partners LEC, have collaboratively developed a range of submersible luminaires.

The products were originally conceived to fulfil the specific project brief in Lyon and have shown up to 43 times less energy consumption than their predecessors and can now be specified for submersible projects in the UK.

What is wayfinding and, more to the point, what might be classed as good wayfinding?

With evidence of exemplar projects thin on the ground and customers often bewildered by multiple stakeholders’ conflicting needs, this article discusses the true principles of wayfinding best practice with applicative advice.

This article discusses the practical considerations and implications for architects when specificying the Cor-Ten (Corten) material in the public realm and urban areas.

This post contains detailed material information, specification suitability and protection of the material for longevity.

According to the BRE website, BREEAM is ‘The world’s leading design and assessment method for sustainable buildings’. It is developed to measure, evaluate and positively influence the design of buildings, however the external environment around those buildings does not appear to be subject to the same rigorous assessment. This article discusses the measures that could be implemented to make landscape developments quantifiably "green."

The lighting industry is undergoing a fundamental change with the advent of LEDs. Visit any lighting exhibition or read the lighting press and it is full of companies promoting LED luminaires; it is almost as if the traditional discharge lamp and luminaire no longer exists. However, this article discusses the fact that discharge lighting still has its place and LED technology may not be suitable for all applications.

Local Government News and Woodhouse held a roundtable event to share ideas on enhancing the public realm through signage and information provision. This article discusses the findings from the discussion along with the challenges local authorities faced and some guidance from fellow public sector professionals in achieving an urban realm that "works" for everyone.

This week, BBC radio 4 broadcasted a documentary on the rising prevalence of shared space developments and their impact on the urban realm. The programme echoes not only the Woodhouse product philosophy but also our commitment over the last 25 years to help planners, architects and designers achieve something we all strive for - an amazing public realm that simply works for everyone.

Timber is beautiful and sustainable but by it's organic nature, susceptible to changes in the environment. This article discusses some of the considerations for specifiers looking to implement timber items of street furniture in the public realm.

This guide on which stainless steel to specify for external applications helps to guide your specification process by taking into account corrosion and maintenance factors to help you specify the exacting material qualities and finishes to ensure the minimal aesthetic and functional degradation of stainless steel.