What is smart technology in architecture?

Smart technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in homes around the world. In the UK alone, there are 2.22 million smart homes in the UK. Similarly, businesses and organisations are now actively installing smart devices and networks to increase the productivity... View Article

What locking technology means for architects

Locking systems are an essential part of any building or real estate property. They’re the most basic form of access control measure and are necessary for the safety of a space’s occupants, items, and data. Architects need to understand the... View Article

Outdoor shelter, storage and seating solutions

NBB Outdoors is a leading UK designer, manufacturer, supplier, and installer of shelters, covered walkways, entrance canopies and street furniture that provide structurally sound and stylish solutions for every type of external requirement. Available in both traditional and contemporary styles,... View Article

Bespoke hardwood doors

Urban Front offer bespoke, double-steel reinforced, high-security hardwood doors. Individually handcrafted in the UK and delivered worldwide. We specialise in oversized and flush doors up to 1.5 x 3m – in four hardwoods, in any RAL colour and in bronze... View Article

Pioneering facades for the future

Looking back at 2022 Metalline’s presence within the Facade industry continued to grow Metalline revealed their latest technological investment; The TruBend Center 7030. It is the benchmark when it comes to flexibility and productivity during panel bending. Due to the... View Article

Marmox Multiboards line new Morpeth Leisure Centre

The construction of a stylish and sensitively designed riverside leisure centre in Northumberland is making full use of high performance tilebacker boards from the range of Marmox Ltd. throughout all of its wet areas: selected as a lining to blockwork... View Article

ULTRA – The “4-Way” Flush Door System

Rocket Door Frames have launched an innovative flush door system that has distinct advantages over it’s predecessor, advantages for the architect, developer and contractor. The evolution of the Flush Door design has been prolific throughout Europe over recent years. The... View Article

Design show success for enhanced Marmox range

Already widely regarded as a lead player in the creation of stylish bathrooms, wetrooms and spa facilities, manufacturer Marmox was able to unveil extensions to its widely specified range at this year’s Surface Design Show in London (7-9th February) earning... View Article

New compact range from VitrA – ArchiPlan

VitrA Bathrooms, a global bathroom brand, has launched a striking range that provides plenty of options for designers and specifiers, particularly those working with small spaces. Designed by Design Studio VitrA, the new ArchiPlan collection is also perfect for bathrooms... View Article

Bath Archway

In the centre of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the city of Bath, The Roman Baths and Pump Room is a site of international historical and archaeological significance and attracts over one million visitors each year. As part of... View Article

Parkside achieves the dream at Youles Honda Manchester

Kirn floor tiles from Parkside are giving an attractive and durable finish at Youles Honda Manchester. Youles Honda Manchester is the latest home to a range of scooters and motorcycles from the Japanese manufacturer. With a showroom split over two... View Article

Thinking green with car park structures

Sustainability is an increasingly important factor in the design of all kinds of buildings, including multi-storey car parks. The size of these structures, often large, have a significant impact on the environment, so it is crucial to consider sustainability from... View Article

Staying on Trend with Internal Glazing

What people want from their homes has changed since the pandemic, and it’s essential that architects understand homeowner’s new priorities. Open-plan living arrangements no longer work for the modern family, with many now wanting to ‘zone’ their homes to compartmentalise... View Article

CaberMDF Industrial – a cut above the rest

CaberMDF Industrial, which is manufactured at the UK’s first dedicated site for Medium Density Fibreboard production, delivers high levels of accuracy when being crafted using all types of woodworking equipment, from CNC routers to hand tools. Indeed, timber specialist West... View Article

ISOLINE® LOW LINE

BRE tested and BBA accredited sub-roof for pitch roofs as low as 10° Designed specifically for use on low pitch roofs, this lightweight bituminous sub-roof system has been rigorously tested and proven to be at least three times less likely... View Article