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Foster + Partners’ machine-cut visor obtains CE Certification

Friday, 29th May 2020

The all-purpose face visor designed by Foster + Partners for medical professionals has now received full CE Certification. We have updated our free open source data accordingly and this raises our hopes that more companies will investigate and adopt this... View Article

High quality 100% affordable rental housing development by Morris + Company given green light

Thursday, 28th May 2020

A modern mews of 56 high-quality affordable rental homes in Barking and Dagenham, designed by Morris + Company for developer BeFirst, has been given planning permission via virtual committee. The homes are designed for residents ranging from single occupants to... View Article

New CIOB survey finds construction professionals are optimistic about post-pandemic prospects

Thursday, 28th May 2020

92% of construction professionals around the world said they expect their business to survive the COVID-19 pandemic in a survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and its Global Construction Review publication, gauging the financial, operational and personal impact of... View Article

New record FlowControl controls the people flow in your premises, to aid social distancing

Thursday, 28th May 2020

The record FlowControl is an automatic people counting system, which controls the number of customers entering your premises and employees using shared areas, to enable safe social distancing. Designed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the record FlowControl is a... View Article

New Kingspan TEK visitor centre is a rare breed

Wednesday, 27th May 2020

Cotswold Farm Park has almost tripled the size of its visitor facilities with a new, purpose-built centre which combines the aesthetic appeal of traditional farm building with the outstanding envelope performance of the Kingspan TEK Building System of Structural Insulated... View Article

Kingspan finds its place on Grade-A office development

Wednesday, 27th May 2020

Kingspan Kooltherm K103 Floorboard has been installed in the ground floor of an expansive new development, providing high quality office space at the heart of Cheltenham’s growing Business Quarter. The rise of office to residential conversions has seen available office... View Article

Clean Air Series: UVC lighting that actively reduces the bacterial and viral charge

Wednesday, 27th May 2020

humanlumen, the lighting brand with a uniquely human-centric approach, introduces the Clean Air Series, a range of UVC Air Sterilisation Units, providing a safe, reliable and sustainable solution for a safe ‘Return to Work’ for many employers and employees. The... View Article

DROM converts the monotone Soviet Azatlyk Square into a lively contemporary public space

Tuesday, 26th May 2020

Rotterdam-based firm DROM www.d-r-o-m.com in collaboration with Strelka KB, presents its recent renovation project for the main Azatlyk Square in the city of Naberezhnye Chelny (Republic of Tatarstan, Russia) that has been transformed into a dynamic and vibrant multi-use public... View Article

Cobe to create new design center for global automaker Geely in Sweden

Friday, 22nd May 2020

Dan Stubbergaard and the rest of the architecture firm Cobe is to create a new and exclusive 14,000-m² design center for the multinational organisation Geely Design, which develops and executes new world-class designs for the Chinese automotive juggernaut Geely. The... View Article

Gyeongdo Island – a new sustainable leisure destination in South Korea with nature as its driving force

Friday, 22nd May 2020

UNStudio has designed a sustainable masterplan for Gyeongdo Island, a new 470,000 m2 leisure destination in South Korea where nature plays the leading role. The current pandemic has highlighted the importance of including green zones in urban design as a... View Article

Top tips for creating a suitable concrete garage base

Thursday, 21st May 2020

Concrete garages can weigh more than two tonnes, so a solid and durable concrete base is the ultimate foundation to keep a building stable throughout its lifetime. The base of the garage, like any building, is the most important part... View Article

Ningbo New Library, an elegant blend of cultural functions by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, completes in China

Wednesday, 20th May 2020

After opening its Shanghai studio more than 12 years ago, Danish architectural firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects realizes its first library project in China, the 31,800-square-metre Ningbo New Library. Located 200 kilometres south of Shanghai at the centre of Ningbo,... View Article

Waterloo – Ready to respond as construction goes back to work

Monday, 18th May 2020

Boris Johnson has actively encouraged people to return to work from Wednesday of last week, and we expect this to further accelerate the pick up in construction industry activity that began after Easter. Here at Waterloo, steadfast commitment from our... View Article

Gx Glass delivers bespoke solution for waterfront development

Monday, 18th May 2020

When a luxury housing complex in the heart of London required a unique bespoke mirror cladding system for its pool area, Gx Glass was specified to supply a cost-effective and visually striking solution. From developing prototypes to ensuring the installation... View Article

Preparing your house to become more saleable

Monday, 18th May 2020

When people sell family home, they want the best price possible. The value of a property sale will largely depend on the building design and land included. However, there are small changes you can make to improve the offers you... View Article

Making your home safe for your baby

Monday, 18th May 2020

Bringing home a new baby is a joyful occasion, but with everything else on your mind at this critical time, it’s easy to forget that your home might hold some hidden hazards for that infant. Things that are minor concerns... View Article

Planning Submitted for 182 New Homes in Glasgow’s City Centre

Friday, 15th May 2020

Ryder Architecture has developed proposals for a new landmark residential and mixed use development on behalf of Brickland Ltd in the heart of Glasgow city centre, whilst Turley has submitted applications for planning, conservation area and listed building consents. Once... View Article

Silver linings emerge for UK architects in lockdown, new study reveals

Friday, 15th May 2020

When the government asked architectural studios to work remotely across the country, the industry felt a collective shock. As a trade based on physical sites, building models, and construction teams, going fully remote was not an obvious route to travel... View Article