Max Fordham Blog
X is for... Extraordinary
This rare and unusual third-to-last letter in the modern English alphabet rounds up Max's first name and is the subject of this third "Max's…
A is for... "Acclaimed physicist and services engineer"
Continuing our series of blog posts devoted to Max's Legacy using each letter of his name, we're moving onto... A is for... "acclaimed physicist…
Architectural Photography and why it’s much more than just an image of a building
Architecture is the physical trace of our presence on the planet, one that usually endures much longer than we do. Consequently, architecture…
M is for... "Most influential services engineer"
Following Max's recent decision to formally retire from the Max Fordham partnership, we are publishing a series of blog posts under the theme…
Passivhaus Myths
There are lots of preconceptions about what makes a Passivhaus building… and many of them are wrong! Passivhaus gives a way of designing and…
What should the built environment do about climate change? Insights into an in-house debate
Every week - or at least that's what we aim for! - we host an internal, informal 'Lunch Meet'. Previously they were cherished as whole-practice…
Take it outside - Acoustic Design for Outdoor Events
Given the fresh challenges associated with safely operating indoor events since the onset of COVID-19, it might be expected that there will be…
How to keep cool while home working
A lot of homes aren’t designed to keep cool in the increasingly common heatwaves that the UK now sees as a result of climate change. Here’s some…
Being Black in the Workplace and The Need for Honest, Open Conversations
I am Patience; I’m a Partner at Max Fordham and I work in the Finance Department, managing the billing for the practice. Since 1998, Max Fordham…
Our Edinburgh Office is now a 'Scotland for Employee Ownership' Advocate!
We are proud to have signed up as a 'Scotland for Employee Ownership' advocate – a banner under which we can actively promote and raise awareness…
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