New HQ provides a test-bed for circular economy principles

Unusual Rigging, the bespoke rigging company specialising in providing services for theatres, film, TV and museums is flying high with its new HQ in Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire. Designed by Corstorphine & Wright, the building is a test-bed project for circular economy... View Article

Saniflo and Kinedo back at the Installer Show

SFA Saniflo will be on Stand 4F22 at this years Installer Show at the NEC. For three days, Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th June, the company will be previewing some fantastic new products in both the Saniflo and Kinedo product... View Article

Daylight, designed right for Passivhaus and beyond

Daylight enhances spaces, boosts wellbeing, and supports energy efficiency. Discover how LAMILUX daylight systems align with Passivhaus standards for bright, healthy, sustainable buildings. Integrating certified rooflight systems is crucial to preserving the thermal performance and airtightness required for Passivhaus-standard buildings.... View Article

Futureproof by design

Chris Stammers of the BEAMA’s Underfloor Heating Group explores the key benefits and latest research around low temperature heat emitters, and how they can support specification choices that futureproof residential projects. With the Future Homes and Buildings Standard (FHS) due... View Article

Declaring an interest in hitting lower carbon goals

Neil Turner of Ecological Building Systems explores how Environmental Product Declarations are helping the construction industry move towards its goals of low carbon building, by providing verified information on environmental impact. The UK construction industry is working towards achieving net... View Article

Balcoon – the new designer series from Duravit

Balcoon, a new bathroom series from Duravit; is a strikingly elegant design created by Patricia Urquiola. Created for the medium price segment the overall design plays with differences in height, projections and the overlapping of materials and textures, from which... View Article

Draig 30 – Fire Protection from Hörmann Truedor

The range of Draig 30 composite fire doors from Hörmann Truedor provide uncompromising protection against fire and smoke for both external and internal installations. Designed to meet the highest standards and certification, the range offers a robust solution that is... View Article

Pedestal expert’s one-stop-shop landscaping system

Installers looking to create attractive architectural landscaping elements on roof terraces, balconies and podium decks can now source the complete system, from sub-structure through to planters/seating. Wallbarn – market-leader in metal and plastic pedestal and sub-structure systems – has developed... View Article

Connecting the dots

Tom Reynolds of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association explains why joined-up thinking in bathroom design is vital, and how collaboration across the sector can drive innovation, sustainability, and smarter regulation. It may be a small space in the grand scheme of... View Article

Engineering-out structural emissions early

Jack Brunton and Ioana Price of AECOM explore how designers can redefine carbon calculations by assessing carbon at the early design and optioneering stage. The built environment is a significant contributor to the UK’s carbon emission and is responsible for... View Article

Canary conservation

Ruth Slavid reports on how Buckley Gray Yeoman successfully pursued the most sustainable option for a real estate client in Canary Wharf – reusing one of the site’s original offices with a BREEAM Outstanding refurb, enhanced by some striking cladding.... View Article

Populous acquires Fentress Architects, expanding global aviation portfolio

Populous, the world-renowned design firm specialising in sport and entertainment venues, today announced the acquisition of Denver-based Fentress Architects, a global leader in iconic aviation projects and prominent public buildings, including convention centres, museums and government facilities. This strategic acquisition... View Article