Pushing the envelope
John Nolan of Generix Facades looks at the importance of a robust approach to testing the structural integrity and capability of facade systems Having a solid understanding of how a... View Article
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Pump priming
Darren George of Willow Pumps looks at recent developments in pump station design, to provide ease as well as efficiency It’s safe to say the aim at the outset of... View Article
Landmark Hotel Refurbishment Completes
Works have completed on the refurbishment of voco Grand Central, a 19th Century former Great British Railway Hotel, in the heart of Glasgow city centre. Part of the IHG Hotels &... View Article
The air quality route to net zero
With the deadline looming for net-zero carbon, buildings are being designed to be ever more airtight. Richard Paine of Vent-Axia explains how MVHR combines energy efficient ventilation with good indoor... View Article
UNStudio designs the new JetBrains Office in Saint Petersburg – A green campus for ‘total interaction’
UNStudio has designed a new building for the St. Petersburg office of the international software development company JetBrains and has transformed their current premises into a modern immersive campus environment.... View Article
Insulation creates healthier buildings
Matt Prowse of Knauf Insulation discusses how insulation can help combat the problems of sick building syndrome, including noise and indoor air quality, sustainably The average adult spends 90 per... View Article
Ask the Architect: Elif Tinaztepe of Schmidt Hammer Lassen
LISTEN HERE 🔊 Elif Tinaztepe of Schmidt Hammer Lassen – now part of global firm Perkins+Will – and known for her library designs, answers ADF’s questions What makes you happiest... View Article
Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but about the stories you tell
The world of marketing, in all industries, is an exciting one which oozes opportunities. Communication channels and marketing techniques have become busier and more refined during the pandemic as people... View Article
ViewPoint: Neal Maxwell of Changing Streams
LISTEN HERE 🔊 Neal Maxwell explains how a trip to the Arctic led him to found Changing Streams, with a mission to persuade the construction industry to end its ‘plastic... View Article
Reds10 and Jestico + Whiles complete new Imperial War Museums’ London staff hub setting new standards for modular off-site construction
Off-site construction specialists Reds10, working with architect Jestico + Whiles, have completed new staff offices for Imperial War Museums (IWM) in Southwark, London. The new building, called Parkside, will provide... View Article
Be aware of false claims about odour and liquid applied waterproofing systems
The recent rise in popularity of liquid applied waterproofing systems for flat roofs, balconies and walkways has been coupled with a rise in confusion and misinformation surrounding the odours they... View Article
Plans move forward for new SEND school in Wokingham
Plans for a new free school in Winnersh for Reading and Wokingham children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will move forward, following the appointment of HLM Architects and... View Article
Product & Supplier News
Why use a breathable paint?
Paint breathability measures how air and water vapour flows through its surface. Older properties were built using materials that were designed to promote this airflow. Using paint with a high... View Article
Introducing Twinfix
Twinfix have specialised in glazing systems designed for installing multiwall and solid polycarbonate for over thirty years. All systems are manufactured using rust and maintenance free aluminium bars and frames.... View Article
Marmox has always been behind great bathrooms… Now we’re in the front
Slicedstone mosaic on a roll brings endless design possibilities up-front 100% Waterproof mosaic on a roll Marmox Slicedstone mosaic on a roll offers inspiring solutions for the design and renovation... View Article
A. Proctor Group expands fire-rated systems offering
A new tape for use with fire-rated internal vapour control layers is now available from the A. Proctor Group. Procheck® FR Tape, a B-s1,d0 aluminium-faced, air and vapour tight product,... View Article
Removing the Obscurity Behind Sheltered Housing Fire Standards
The regulations and standards associated with fire safety and sheltered, assisted and social housing are, by necessity, robust. Yet, the responsibilities towards those standards, and subsequently, fire safety equipment such... View Article
Slider M50Flex
Coplanar system for full-height cabinets with doors weighing up to 50 Kg Slider M50 Flex is the coplanar system for doors weighing up to 50 kg which is designed to... View Article
What makes a good paving choice?
By applying a logical approach to the selection and design of paving products for optimum performance, is the concept, yes! But however revolutionised the concept of your paving choice for... View Article
Universal protection
In mental rehabilitation settings like prison and specialist mental healthcare, the primary focus of any shower design should be to protect the service user from harm. Shower fittings should assist... View Article
Let us evolve our buildings from being passive structures, to interactive and reactive systems
By Bernard Hornung, Head of Operations, Built Environment, Coltraco Ultrasonics Today, and in fighting this awful virus, it has never been more pertinent to test room integrity, for airtightness. A... View Article
New brochure for VitrA Aquacare
VitrA has produced a new brochure for its Aquacare Shower Toilet range. Aquacare provides a warm or cool bidet function on an otherwise standard WC available on Sento, M-Line and... View Article
Encasement’s decorative, practical & durable architectural casings
With more than 40 years experience in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural casing solutions, Encasement is ideally equipped to support your decorative casing requirements, whether it’s for high... View Article
Aliva brings first A1 rated non-combustible clay brick slip system to market
Aliva, the UK leader in bespoke facades and interior finishes, has achieved A1 accreditation for its latest clay brick slip external wall insultation (EWI) system. Backed by six decades of... View Article