VBH joins Secured by Design

VBH, the hardware specialist behind the greenteQ hardware and furniture brand, has announced that it has joined Secured by Design (SBD). SBD is owned by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI), part of the UK Police Service. Its aim is... View Article

Old meets new in the Cotswolds

Combining traditional craftsmanship with the latest building design techniques, this stunning property, set in the heart of the Cotswolds, comprises a period cottage with a contemporary extension built into the hillside. However, when the property is empty, such a remote... View Article

Architectural practice launches step-change home design system

Residential specialist, Hope Architects, has launched an innovative system for designing homes that encourages customisable layout creation, maximises land value and offers complete flexibility of appearance.  Effective for small and volume schemes alike, Skeleton House has been created by practice founder,... View Article

Truly sustainable style in the bathroom

Tom Reynolds of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, urges specifiers to adopt accredited wood products to provide a genuinely sustainable bathroom solution for customers and the environment British consumers are increasingly attuned to the environmental impact of their choices, from packaging... View Article

Origin launches new generation bi-fold door

The new Soho External Door (OB-36+) represents the pinnacle of luxury fenestration by seamlessly combining cutting-edge steel-look design with unparalleled quality and thermal performance. Handcrafted to customers’ exact specifications in the UK, it marks the beginning of a new era... View Article

Making a difference with acoustic ventilation

David Frimpong, Head of Specification – New Build at EnviroVent, looks at how housebuilders can better meet acoustic requirements with modern ventilation systems. “Mechanical ventilation is extremely important in modern, well insulated homes in order to maintain energy efficiency and... View Article

Changing metal: what’s on the Horizon?

Product program lowers the embodied carbon of fit-out products by as much as 60% compared to regular steel. Metal is known for having high embodied carbon, but it possesses outstanding circularity properties. Metal is infinitely recyclable and has proven to... View Article

Kingfisher Louvres launches new look website

Specifiers, contractors and consultants looking for high-performance aluminium architectural louvres can now find a wide range of solutions via leading manufacturer Kingfisher’s new look website – www.kingfisherlouvres.com. Part of the Building Product Design group, Kingfisher offers a comprehensive collection of louvres... View Article

12mm Magply boards ensure sustainable SIPS panel passes fire test

IPP Ltd.’s widely specified Magply Boards have been successfully employed by the Surrey based manufacturer of an innovative new Structural Insulated Panel – or Bio-SIP™ system – in order to achieve compliance with EN-1365-1 and demonstrate the environmentally produced solution... View Article