Glazing solutions for sustainable new build
Offering a vast array of glazing solutions and front door options, Thames Valley Window Company was chosen to design, supply and install the windows and doors for this sustainable and …
Offering a vast array of glazing solutions and front door options, Thames Valley Window Company was chosen to design, supply and install the windows and doors for this sustainable and …
Stella Rooflight has supplied 12 bespoke conservation rooflights for a stunning conversion project in the seaside town of Lytham St Annes in Lancashire. The project to convert a Late Edwardian …
There’s a huge variety of choice in the conservation rooflight market and selecting the right product can be confusing. Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some advice on things to …
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the importance of well-lit spaces while the nation works from home. Chances are that over the last few months you’ve found yourself trying to …
New automatic planning permission could increase self-built homes In Austria, 80 per cent of homes are self-built, whereas the number in the UK barely exceeds ten per cent. However, with …
Historic England (formerly known as English Heritage) has specified and installed a Stella bespoke conservation rooflight at their York Head Office. As part of a programme of works, which included …
Considering the environmental impact of a new building Inspired by the Italian novel The Baron in the Trees, Bosco Verticale — or Vertical Forrest in English — are two tower …
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the practicalities involved in specifying large rooflights As a bespoke rooflight manufacturer we often see grand plans with expansive areas of roof glazing, as …
Bi-fold doors can help you maximise space, light and personality The average size of a new build home increased from 2,479 square feet in 2007, to 2,584 feet in 2019. …
Digitalisation and autonomous processes are propelling the manufacturing industry into a Fourth Industrial Revolution. With technology providing connectivity and data-driven insights to the manufacturing sector, can it also solve challenges …
Shore Road Pumping Station is a Grade 2 Listed building in Birkenhead on the Wirral peninsular, Merseyside. The three-storey Italianate style building was designed by engineers James Brunlees and Charles …
What will the new regulations mean for house builders? In August 2020, the UK government announced that homes, hospitals, schools, shops and offices would be given automatic planning permission, with …
Euramax releases infographic on benefits modular construction brings to housing market Yorkshire based window and door manufacturer, Euramax, has released an infographic that outlines the UK’s current struggles to create …
Smart and simple changes can bring homes into the 21st century Television programmes such as Grand Designs have made many viewers yearn for a home that promotes a modern lifestyle. …
When materials technology meets classic characteristics Popular television programmes such as Escape to the Country entice many city dwellers into surrendering their high-rise apartments in favour of a cosy, country cottage. Wooden …
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers an insight into steel rooflights and the issue of rust, while highlighting some of the important considerations in the specification process. It is widely …
~ How composite windows and doors can boost energy efficiency ~ As part of the tenth annual World Green Building Week, which took place in September 2019, the World Green Building …
The fenestration industry was overwhelmed with the desire for coloured, smart, composite windows and doors in 2019. While these are expected to still be of importance for many homeowners in …
Construction work is dangerous, particularly for workers on site. However, the same thought must be taken for those using the building once it is complete. From electrical and gas provision, …
Reynaers, the leading supplier of aluminium windows and doors, is delighted to offer a brand-new RIBA-accredited CPD course aimed at architects and other construction industry professionals. The course, entitled: “Accessible …
Axis Towers is the first facility in the world where two towers turn around their own axis, but stand on the same foundation, separated by multiple expansion joints. Attracting much interest …
Westhill Community Church was a new, green field project in Aberdeenshire. Its highly contemporary style was designed for maximum functionality and to encourage use by the wider community. Natural light …
Deep in the countryside of Bishop Auckland, surrounded by charming scenery, sits a unique building that has been transformed by the installation of FAKRO roof windows. This holiday home, that …
Attic conversions have dominated the traditional construction market, and are becoming a big trend in interior design as well. Creating a cosy corner under the roof requires plenty of natural …
Appointed by the University of Edinburgh, JM Architects took on the challenge of refining and expanding the student accommodation that this prestigious university offers. Existing structures on campus were renovated and refurbished, …
Situated in rural Kent, near Canterbury Mr and Mrs Castle’s environmentally-conscious holiday resort has recently installed Green Unit’s Arc modular eco-building at Great Field Farm. Now complete, holidaymakers are able to enjoy …
Finding the right roof window installer can be quite a daunting task. Several factors must be taken into consideration – these will help ensure the installer you choose has the …
The positive effect of natural daylight in our homes and working environments has long been acknowledged. In terms of its impact on health and wellbeing, studies of the type, quality and pattern of lighting have …
Winters in the UK are a little unpredictable. Winter 2019 was milder than average but UK cities still endured cooler temperatures, sharp frosts and snowfall. With adverse weather battering homes …
Peacefully residing in the quaint town of Buxton, an elaborate project from Housing 21 proudly stands – named Thomas Fields. Housing 21 are a non-profit organisation who manage retirement homes …
~ Euramax Solutions adds new products and colours to supplied range ~ Euramax Solutions, a leading manufacturer of PVCu windows and doors, has announced that it will extend its product range …
In the quaint village of Drymen, Stirlingshire, Paterson Gordon Architecture have transformed an ordinary, unassuming home into a dwelling that would later be visually appealing yet also functional. Inspired by …
When installing or replacing windows, work at height can rarely be avoided, but following some very simple principles of how to work safely can reduce the likelihood of accidents, which …
With such a vast range of FAKRO roof windows available, choosing the right one for your home can look like an overwhelming decision. However, once you understand both your home …
If you’ve ever been locked out of your house or car, you are familiar with that feeling of frustration — always at the most inconvenient of times. It’s even worse …
Over half of consumers believe it is important that their home is made using environmentally-responsible materials, according to research published by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U …
Studies have shown that the average person in Britain spends a minimal eight per cent of their time outside on a week day. With technology advancing at such speeds and …
New research published by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U window, door, conservatory and roofline systems, has revealed that four in five consumers believe the design of their …
Paterson Gordon Architecture were approached by Mr and Mrs Smith of Glasgow to bring their fresh idea to life. The idea behind the development began when the Smiths were living …
Whether you love or loath IKEA, there is no denying the thrill of picking out furniture and seeing it in your home on the same day. More and more house …