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.

DDA Guidance Part 6: This post covers the impact of the DDA on lighting design.

Good lighting in the transport and pedestrian environment is important from several points of view: personal security, safety, the ability to see signs and instructions. People with visual impairments require clarity from a lighting system - reflection, glare, shadows and large variations in lighting levels generate visual confusion and, in some cases, discomfort.

DDA Guidance Part 5: This post covers the impact of the DDA on street furniture design for public space users with visual impairment.