The aim of sustainable construction is to lessen the environmental impact of a building throughout its life cycle. It gives consideration to the choice of materials …
For extensive green roofs, weight is very much a critical factor when considering the imposed load on the structure of the building. For extensive green roofs weight is very much …
Lime is a natural building material that has been used for centuries and offers several advantages over synthetic building materials. Unlike synthetic materials that are often made from non-renewable resources, …
With 100s of varieties across the World, it is surprising how little we know about sedum and why we like them on our roofs. When people think of green roofs, …
Lime mortar is a type of building material that is made from a combination of lime, water and sand. This mixture is often used as a coating for bricks and …
Timber Development UK’s goal is to position timber as the first-choice building material for any UK construction project. Inside the latest issue of Designing Timber you will find the latest …
With increased urbanisation and loss of natural spaces there must be a sustainable approach to urban development. In this article, the technical manager at Riefa Green Roofs explores how green …
WATERPROOFING Water can be one of the worst enemies for the flooring, walls, and ceiling. Drying the building is an excellent strategy to stop water from causing mould. There are …
Sustainable block manufacturer, Lignacite, has taken the initiative to fast-track its journey to net zero by switching its on-site plant vehicles to HVO fuel. With diesel being the company’s biggest …
At Timber Development UK our remit is to provide our members with the very latest news, information and updates from across the timber supply chain. Every day we work to …
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a significant concern, and it can impact our health and well-being in various ways. There are several tools and techniques that can improve IAQ, and …
As a building material, lime has been used for millennia. It makes sense that modern architects would continue to use it in their designs. Because of its low cost and …
Ventilation industry leader Vent-Axia is celebrating Global Recycling Day, which takes place on 18 March 2023, by showing its commitment to expanding its range of recycled plastic ventilation products and …
Manrose, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, has welcomed Global Recycling Day, taking place on 18 March 2023, which aims to highlight the importance recycling plays in preserving the planet’s resources. …
In the UK, there are two types of building mortars worth using, lime and cement. Generally, older houses, mainly in the pre-1920s were constructed using brick or stone with a …
After the success of the first series of designTimber in 2022, Timber Development UK are pleased to announce a second edition. Timber Development UK will host a series of webinars, …
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, is working hard to make its ventilation more sustainable to help the environment today and tomorrow. This is great news for …
Ram Quarter at Wandsworth is a multi-million pound residential-led, mixed-use development, transformed from the Young’s Brewery site into a vibrant urban quarter. Set within the Grade II listed brewery complex …
Anthology Hoxton Press, Hoxton, London is very much a part of the changing face of the East of London, offering spectacular views over the Capital and surrounded by local amenities, …
The mineral and chemical composition of limestone We spend up to 90% of our time indoors so the quality of the internal environment is important to our health and wellbeing. …
Mactaggart & Mickel Launch Eco-Conscious Show Apartment at Stewart Gardens, Newton Mearns Mctaggart & Mickel Homes have launched a spectacular new apartment show home with contemporary yet timeless flair, and …
Lime is a building material that’s been used for centuries. There are two main types of lime: hydraulic and non-hydraulic. The difference between them is the way they set after …
A new series of Timber Technology Engineering Design courses are being launched, following a successful pilot, to encourage built environment professionals to embrace designing with timber and build net zero …
The rise in popularity of using reclaimed wood in interiors comes as no surprise. A timeless material that can used in both modern and traditional schemes, reclaimed wood boasts a …
AN INTRODUCTION TO LIME RENDER Lime render is a natural product that creates a durable and breathable surface for both domestic and commercial buildings. The product is made from lime, …
The Plimsol Road Project by Havwoods Located in North London is this striking 70s-inspired home. Combining retro interiors with sci-fi accents, the large open plan living space was designed by …
Lime is a popular fire protectant building material for many reasons. It’s attractive, durable and can be used in both indoor and outdoor projects. However, limestone is not just any …
When businesses quantify their carbon emissions and make up for what they have produced through carbon offset programmes, they become carbon neutral. Along with avoiding them and reducing them, offsetting …
If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional damp-proof membranes, lime render may be the answer. Whilst it has been used for many years, lime render is becoming more popular …
Sleek, sustainable and striking, the recent development by Haslob Kruse + Partners fuses past and present with an expansive wooden exterior made with sustainable leader, Kebony wood, which was selected to house …
Lime Render is one of the most natural building products you can use and is suitable for domestic and commercial buildings, and for exterior and interior use. What’s more it finds …
This former European Headquarters of the US Navy has been transformed into one of the most prestigious residential living developments in the heart of Mayfair, London. This imposing building is …
Chelsea Barracks Phase 1 and 2 is a historic collaboration between planners and architects to create a new standard of luxury living in Belgravia, London’s most desirable neighbourhood. This development …
Lime has a long history of being used in the construction and repair of historic buildings. 6000 years to be precise when in 4000BC, the Egyptians used lime to plaster …
The new headquarters of Tombola has modern and technologically advanced open-plan offices on the first and second floors, and a three-storey-high atrium which will flood natural light throughout the glazed …
Industry ventilation leader and innovator Vent-Axia has launched its award-winning Lo-Carbon™ Multivent mechanical extract ventilation (MEV) range in recycled plastic, making sustainable attainable for housebuilders. Leading UK ventilation, this move to manufacturing …
Basildon Park is set in over 400 acres of manicured gardens and beautiful parkland. Surrounding it all is the boundary wall that is the subject of restoration work by AF …
Once an early 70s kit home, the Minne Stuga House is now a weekend retreat and vacation rental bathed in natural light and clad in sustainable Kebony wood. Hidden away …
One of their many achievements was to introduce ecologically-sound building materials in the form of lime which they used to build structurally complicated forms such as The Pantheon and The …
Lime mortar is one of the world’s oldest and most durable building materials; it’s also one of the great survivors. Just look at the Great Wall of China where many …
Lime is fast becoming the building material of choice in conservation, heritage and new build projects where sustainability is high on the agenda. Lime has a carbon-neutral life cycle, being …
