The elephant in the roof
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 …
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Stella Rooflights Breathe New Life into Historic Railway Pumping Station
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 …
Steel framed rooflights – what lies beneath?
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 …
Zinc clad windows in contemporary build
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 …
preSelect roof windows make dream home come to 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 …
Bathrooms – Interiors in the attic
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 …
Contemporary accommodation in historic Edinburgh
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, …
Eco-friendly Building Full of Natural Light
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 …
Factors to consider when choosing the right roof window installer
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 …
It’s All About Natural Daylight and Ventilation
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 …
Why are PVC roof windows more beneficial in demanding climate conditions?
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 …
Roof windows transform character of dwelling
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 …
How to Select Your Roof Window
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 …
Larger Roof Windows – More Opportunities
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 …
Dine with natural light
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 …
Kee Systems Protects Porcelanosa’s Skylights
Kee Systems has installed a total of 2,570 Kee Covers on the roofs at Porcelanosa’s retail sites across the country to protect the fragile skylights on the roofs and ensure …
Dome skylight transforms care home
Client: Brindaavan Care Home, Mid Glamorgan Architect: Tim Worsfold Architects The challenge: To provide more natural light to an enclosed courtyard The solution: A bespoke Solardome skylight Dome specification 4-frequency geodesic dome 5 …
A new horizon for the Lumen bespoke range of rooflights
Lumen has launched its new rooflight, the Horizon. The timber rooflight is handmade in the UK from Accoya which is renowned for its durability, stability and sustainability. The Lumen Horizon …