Protecting Welsh National Heritage at St Fagans
Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales, is made up of seven museums across the country. Named after the village near Cardiff where it is located and set in the grounds …
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RAVATHERM UK boosts eco-credentials of POLYFOAM™ XPS
RAVATHERM UK has boosted the environmental credentials of its POLYFOAM ™ extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, achieving a BRE Certified Green Guide rating of A+ for all products manufactured at its …
Breathing Buildings’ ventilation design helps Bloomberg HQ beat BREEAM record
The recently completed Bloomberg headquarters in London has set a new world record BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ sustainability rating for an office building at design-stage, with a score of 98.5%. The project …
Key considerations for green roof specification
Stuart Hicks from cold-applied liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, discusses the rise of green roof applications and specification best practice. The green roof market is quite literally growing – in …
Air traffic control
Indoor air quality has a major influence on the health, comfort and wellbeing of a building’s occupants. Graeme Rees, marketing director at Trend Control Systems, explains how a Building Energy …
Reynaers brings seafront splendour to Jersey Esplanade
The largest single office development in the Channel Islands utilises multiple aluminium glazing systems from leading provider Reynaers. Extending to over 200,000 sq ft, Jersey Esplanade contains large, open plan …
Accoya® cladding scores full marks at performing arts school
High performing school choses Accoya for cladding Impressive sustainability credentials and BREEAM rating key to specification Over 1200m2 of Accoya used throughout project in SE England Accoya®, the world-leading modified …
Neaco balustrade featured at landmark college development
Neaco has supplied an extensive balustrade specification for a landmark development as part of East Riding College’s new Beverley Campus and Environmental Technologies Centre. Architects Jefferson Sheard worked alongside the …
The future trends in housing identified by Reynaers at Home architect survey
Industry professionals have shared their predictions for the future of residential architecture in a national survey from Reynaers at Home. The majority of respondents said that sustainability was high on …
Kemperol Membranes Put Piccadilly Gate’s Roofs Back On Track
Three roofs of one of Manchester’s most iconic office buildings have been refurbished with an overlay of Kemperol liquid membranes from Kemper System. Piccadilly Gate is home to various Government …
Sika Sarnafil solution creates luxury communal gardens for residents
A stone’s throw from South Bank, BREEAM certified London Square development, Bermondsey Village, is located at the corner of Lamb Walk and Morocco Street. A mixed-use new build, the scheme …
Panasonic presents integrated heating & cooling solution for hotels
Panasonic Heating and Cooling is pleased to announce the expansion of its range of heating and cooling solutions and controls, designed specifically for the hotel industry. Panasonic now offers a …
Reynaers CS 86-HI windows and doors system gets an upgrade
Reynaers multi-chamber, high insulation aluminium doors and aluminium window system CS 86-HI is now able to accommodate larger glass panes, including triple glazing and pivoting window options. A special modification …
Schöck and Hollowcore innovation benefits Stoke Extra Care scheme
A PFI Extra Care complex at Abbey Hulton village, outside Stoke-on-Trent, is another UK project benefitting from a faster build time using innovative off-site manufacturing. It combines Isokorb structural thermal …
Raise a Glass to PV
The new Hungry Horse pub in Brislington, Bristol achieves a ‘very good’ BREEAM rating and a reduction in carbon emissions from the notional building design having opted for Redland Ministonewold …
Energy efficiency starts at the top
Upstands and parapets play a crucial role on flat roofs because they distribute wind flow, enhance fire safety and maintain building proportions. Danny Phelan, Sales Manager at Panel Systems, looks …
BRE partners with Hongsheng Construction & Investment Group to deliver sustainable construction exemplar in China
As China works towards meeting the commitments made to sustainable building, it is announced that the Building Research Establishment (BRE) has been appointed by Hongsheng Construction & Investment Group Co. …
Panasonic’s new pump down system detects refrigerant leaks early
Panasonic has developed an innovative solution to detect refrigerant leaks in VRF systems, offering complete assurance and protection for end users, building occupants and the environment. Panasonic’s innovative Pump Down …
ROCKFON make a healthy contribution to BREEAM ‘excellent’ Southmead Hospital
Phase one of an impressive new Bristol hospital has now opened on-time and is fully operational. It replaces Victorian buildings which started life as workhouses. The £430 million Southmead Hospital …
Warm reception for new soffitliner insulated panel
Panel Systems, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of insulated panels, has responded to customer demand and launched a new weather-resistant panel – SoffitLiner, which is designed to improve the …
City of Liverpool Library opens up with Reynears Architectural Systems
Reynaers curtain walling and architectural aluminium systems played a significant role in the recent £50 million PFI restoration and redevelopment of the historic Liverpool Central Library. The complex task of …
Ahmarra supplies over 1,000 fire doors for London’s “finest student accommodation”.
Assam Place, a former brewery and whisky warehouse on Commercial Road in East London, has been transformed into a luxury high-specification development comprising 346 luxury student accommodation units and …
Wood heating warms John Lewis spa
The John Lewis Partnership has shown its commitment to wood heating by installing a Euroheat biomass boiler at a new build spa and wellness centre in Snowdonia on the banks …
Only Vicaima could answer the challenges of this landmark project
Vicaima was chosen to provide the interior door sets for the World Wildlife Fund Living Planet Centre in Woking, which is also home to the WWF. The centre is at …
Bamboo is the perfect material for interior flooring
For interior flooring projects, bamboo may not be the first material that comes to mind. However, its exceptional performance, aesthetic and environmental attributes make it a strong alternative to traditional …
The Building of a Sustainable Nation
Phil Marris looks at why architects need to become more involved in the selecting of heating and ventilation systems, to ensure a project’s sustainability. Architecture as we know it has …
Securing energy efficiency through the roof
Danny Phelan, Sales Manager at Panel Systems, looks at the increasing requirement to upgrade insulation for flat roofs and the effect this has on the whole building performance. “Flat roofs …
Green Floorzone Solution Helps Hit Eco Standards
Architects and developers are facing increasing demands to deliver sustainable projects that meet the strict environmental criteria of modern public sector constructions. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), non-recycled materials and inefficient …
Jaga supports school to achieve BREEAM ‘Very Good’
Funded by the Government and administered by Lambeth Council, Stockwell Primary School underwent a £3.3million expansion, with the existing Victorian building – built in 1884 – remaining to create a …
Planting The Seeds Of A Successful Green Roof Specification
The drive towards more sustainable buildings has led to an evolution of green roofs from specialist eco-feature to much more mainstream specification. Whether the green roof is specified to help …
Vinyl flooring specialist Gerflor wins top marks for school project
The Scottish Futures Trust is a national body committed to saving taxpayers’ money by ‘delivering the best possible value’ in the public sector. So when it joined forces with Scotland’s …
Monodraught X-Air Systems Create a Future-Proof Controllable Natural Ventilation Strategy for a Primary School near Stansted Airport
Bold ambitions led an Essex primary school to move to a village’s new estate, and gain an exciting modern building by Sarah Wigglesworth Architects. With inventive design and successful collaborations …
REYNAERS ALUMINIUM PROVES ENERGY EFFICIENT FOR COUNTY HALL
Bright, airy and a need to reduce energy consumption by 40 per cent were the requirements when Reynaers Aluminium was contracted to provide their quality aluminium window and door solutions …
Altro floors and walls help create BREEAM ‘outstanding’ Co-op headquarters
Altro floors and walls have been installed in the Co-operative Group’s new £100m beehive-inspired headquarters in Manchester, helping to create one of the most innovative and sustainable buildings in Europe. …
COLOURFUL CARPET ADDS AESTHETIC APPEAL AND DESIGN FLAIR TO WARRINGTON SCHOOL
Pupils at a new primary school in Warrington are benefiting from a unique and eye-catching way of helping them to identify their classrooms, thanks to colourful carpet from Heckmondwike FB. …
Titanic visitor centre, Belfast
The Titanic Visitor Centre in Belfast is the city’s newest, most impressive and popular attraction, boasting a unique multi-faceted aluminium facade, Ireland’s longest lift and a sculptural geometric roof with …
Another industry first as Marley Eternit announces continued improvement
Leading roofing and cladding manufacturer Marley Eternit is celebrating, having achieved yet another industry first, with improved ratings on its UK manufactured fibre cement and profiled sheeting products as the …
Pollution busting re-roofing programme improves environmental health
A Greater Manchester housing organisation has re-roofed 1,000 properties with Marley Eternit’s industry leading pollution-busting EcoLogic tiles over the past four years, as part of an ongoing planned roofing replacement …
Hunter Douglas contribute to BREEAM rated college building in Huddersfield
Kirklees Technical College is due to open a brand new, state of the art campus at the Waterfront Quarter in Huddersfield. The £74m development will replace the New North Road …
PIONEERING JOINT PROJECT BRINGS SUSTAINABILITY SAVINGS
Residents of Selby, West Yorkshire look forward to a future of state-of-the-art healthcare, thanks to a joint project between the NHS and Selby District Council to deliver a …