Architecture, Design & Innovation
Rain blown against a cavity wall will gradually permeate the exterior masonry skin and gravitate downwardly. Where the cavity wall incorporates an arched opening, the downward flow is interrupted and water is prevented from permeating …
Designed by leading UK architecture firm PRP on behalf of Trafford Housing Trust (THT), Limelight is a pioneering community health and wellbeing hub in the heart of Old Trafford. Creating one of the first of …
Over the past few months, a series of new rail and bus passenger shelters have been installed around Cornwall, with a complimentary response from the public. Stringent regulations which demand a 50 year service life …
A defining feature that sets the tone of the space and bridges the gap between separate floors and living areas, the staircase isn’t just a structural necessity but an opportunity to be creative and make …
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to welcome the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Healthy Homes and Buildings’ White Paper Building our Future: Laying the Foundations for Healthy Homes and Buildings, published on …
Bushboard’s new brochure for solid-coloured-core worktops Bushboard has published an inspiring new Designer Surfaces brochure for Evolve, the company’s brand new innovative solid core worksurface, that also includes Encore an existing solid range. The new …
Whilst there’s no such thing as a typical building, are there standard control strategies that can be adopted for open plan offices? Controls expert Scott McGavin investigates. I’ve had conversations with customers asking for the …
James Latham recently supplied performance timber fire door specialist Ahmarra Door Solutions with a number of Moralt FireSound 44dB and Halspan FD30 and FD60 Optima door cores, which have been used in the £7m extension …
Cavity wall (contaminated land) gas barriers usually rise not less than 150mm in the cavity and often have to rise considerably more as they rely on support by being built into the inner skin – …
Making new media art more accessible than ever, the discovery and display platform, Niio launches partnership with smart home technology provider, Cornflake. The partnership combines Niio’s secure discovery and display technologies for new media art …
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, has designed and supplied a whole house ventilation system to a two-storey home being built in Taunton, Somerset. The project, consisting of a ground floor and first floor, …
AN EDUCATIONAL museum in Lincolnshire showcasing historic memorabilia from both world wars is set to save more than £40,000 over the next 20 years, thanks to specialist renewable energy consultants Greenio. Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels installed …
Coming back from the summer break with recharged batteries and a suitcase full of souvenirs and good intentions, September always seems to do its best to challenge this with a tsunami of shows. For myself …
James Latham is now offering the Horizon range of North American sawn lumber products which, due to the family-run Pennsylvanian producer’s unique LOG-INTACT™ process, effectively book-matches solid wood. The premium quality range of timber, which …
James Latham recently supplied 5m3 of super prime grade Walnut to one of their customers who have used it to create some spectacular doors as well as privacy screening for an outstanding, high-specification residential property …
The University of Leeds is one of the UK’s most prestigious higher education institutions and is renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. When its School of Chemistry needed to reconfigure and optimise its ventilation …
While business leaders across the UK are putting off major decisions as they sail the ‘We’ll See’ of Brexit, Britain’s growing army of self-builders and home renovators are remaining completely unfazed by the biggest political …
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has launched the Monsoon EnergysaverTM IntelliSystem Heat Recovery Unit. Offering a smarter way to whole house ventilation, the IntelliSystem is a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery …
HS2 has revealed its vision for a new station at Curzon Street, Birmingham with a design by WSP, Grimshaw, Glenn Howells Architects and landscape architecture by Grant Associates. The city centre station is one of two new stations planned by HS2 …
Yeovil-based Cavity Trays Ltd has developed a ready-to-use solution to eliminate a reoccurring construction problem when building on contaminated land. Originally conceived for Radon gas situations, it is called the Type PAT – Protective Adjustable …
Breathing Buildings, the UK’s leading provider of controlled hybrid ventilation systems, has welcomed the 2018 edition of BB101: Guidelines on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools. Published recently by the Education and …
So, what are the top 5 things you need to know about R32? There’s been a lot of talk about R32 in the air conditioning world over the past few years, but if you haven’t …
Student enrolment is a crucial element for any university facility. Open days and student fairs are important events that showcase campus amenities and demonstrate their strengths, and as a result universities invest significant sums of …
Aspen Pumps, the UK’s market leader in condensate removal pumps and accessories, is delighted to announce that it has been named as a finalist in the HVR Awards 2018. The company’s innovative Storm Chemicals – …
The Chevening project from LBMV Architects explores the architectural renovation of a traditional Victorian townhouse in North London. With a brief to extend the side and rear of the property and also convert the loft space …
VitrA reports that its innovative Fit and Forget campaign designed to highlight the design features of VitrA’s concealed cistern frames has seen sales double year on year. VitrA is a major supplier of wall-hung sanitaryware …
INNOVATIVE NEW BUILDING IS A MODEL CASE IN BUILDING SMARTER, FASTER AND SAFER. In 1990, there were just ten ‘megacities’ (cities of over 10 million). By 2015, that figure had jumped to 28, accounting for …
by Russell Jones ~ Communications Manager at Mitsubishi Electric With the launch of a new IPCC Report into the urgency behind tackling climate change, Russell Jones looks behind the headline-grabbing use of the word ‘idiot’ and …
8 years and 8 months is average time, post qualification, to go it alone Architects tend to set up their own practice eight years and eight months on average after qualification, according to new research …
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has supplied 94 whole house ventilation units to a prestigious housing development in Glasgow. Sited on the grounds of the former BBC Studios in the west end of the city, …
Landscape architect Grant Associates was part of the winning team led by UNStudio and Cox Architecture to design Southbank by Beulah – an AUS$2 billion mixed use development in Melbourne, Australia. Known as Green Spine, the scheme will, subject to planning approval, …
In the UK, (and probably mainly in London), there has been a growing trend towards retrofitting buildings with green roofs. However, not all buildings are suitable for retrofitting and it is currently an unknown quantity …
The future of heating in the UK is renewable but many have still not heard of a heat pump so product specialist, Max Halliwell, looks at the top 10 most frequently asked questions. The government …
Join Sound Reduction Systems Ltd at the UK’s Leading Education Buildings & Learning Spaces Event – 16-17 October 2018, Manchester Central. Research shows that poor acoustics within educational environments can be detrimental to both education …
Studying for a degree is an expensive business and rising tuition fees have heightened expectations amongst students, as well as the parents and carers who help fund their education. Students are no longer prepared to …
The project, led by University of Huddersfield’s Global Disaster Resilience Centre and welcoming a number of international organisations, will centre on addressing the lack universal policies for rebuilding the built environment post-disaster or following conflict-induced …
Our Kee Gate portfolio of self-closing safety gates has been expanded by the addition of full height safety gates. Available in either galvanised or powder coated options, the full height gates provide safe access to …
VitrA’s distributors have been taking advantage of the company’s custom-built Signature Collection showroom and training centre at Didcot, Oxford. Distributors have attended sessions on-site to receive in-depth sales knowledge and product training on the new …
We’ve expanded our range of Industrial Roof Safety solutions to include Easi-Cover rooflight protection. HSE statistics show that falls through fragile rooflights and skylights account for a fifth of all fatal work at height accidents, …
The developer of the landmark Edinburgh Marina development has today confirmed that detailed planning consent has been received for its community health centre and local retail provision at Chestnut Yard in the heart of the …
