Where is modern methods of construction going?

In 2005, modern methods of construction were first introduced as the solution to the UK housing crisis. Since then, adoption has been relatively slow. While MMC was chosen as part of the solution to the UK’s housing crisis there were... View Article

Introducing Sika’s complete green roofing system

Everything you need on top of a roof! Sika has launched a complete green roofing system to deliver the ultimate sustainable roofing solution. Comprising several layers, the system can help manage storm water, improve a building’s thermal performance and enhance... View Article

Comprehensive bathroom solutions for timber structures

Insulation is in the centre of sustainable energy and is extremely important to incorporate into renovation projects. wedi‘s wide range of products and system solutions provide a systemised insulation for wet areas, so there is no need to ensure compatibility... View Article

Explore Building Science Connect

Dow’s new virtual city for solutions and expertise Dow has recently introduced an interactive on-line portal to showcase innovations and established performance-enhancing technologies for building facades, in an inspiring and animated way. Named Building Science Connect, specifiers and application specialists... View Article

Avery Dennison facade film, transforming buildings

Wrapping is not just for interior surfaces Over recent times the concept of interior wrapping has flourished in both the residential and commercial markets. Covering interior substrates with a self-adhesive vinyl is proving to be a cost-effective refurbishment solution that... View Article

Wandsworth’s Bronze is a real delight

Delight carpet tiles from modulyss have been used in the communal areas of Bronze, a high-end residential development in Wandsworth, London. Choosing Dawn and Gleam from the Delight collection by modulyss for the communal areas of Wandsworth’s Bronze Building, Jigsaw... View Article

UNILIN Panels enters a Classic State of Mind

MOODS are the latest inspiration for designers from UNILIN Panels. Giving a broad playing field to fuel creativity, MOODS is a series of collaborative projects between UNILIN Panels and design studios. In the third of the series, Ghent-based Studio Woot... View Article

Jackon is ‘Future Homes’ ready!

“The UK has set in law a target to bring all its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 – one of the most ambitious targets in the world. Homes – both new and existing – account for 20%... View Article

New Specification Collection from Green-tech available now

Green-tech has designed and revealed their smart new collection of literature purely for the specification market. The Specification Collection includes their most requested Specification brochures, including Green Roof Substrates, Soils and Growing Media, and Wildflower Seed. Green-tech Specifier is the... View Article

Taking the long view

Simon Storer of the Insulation Manufacturers Association (IMA), explains why a fabric-first approach to design, combined with a long-term outlook, is the way forward to improve future building performance and cut emissions Building for the future, with legacy in mind,... View Article

New arrivals

Making an entrance has changed – door materials have developed far beyond traditional options to offer composite alternatives which provide a wide choice of styles as well as practicality. Chantel Roach of Distinction Doors explains all PVCu panel doors, alongside... View Article

Drawn into nature

Richard Rogers’ final project is the latest addition to an array of modern architecture at Château La Coste, near Aix-en-Provence. Jack Wooler reports on a gravity-defying cantilevered design that soars over its woodland setting Along a historic Roman road that... View Article

Georgian contemporary

A practice’s debut new build scheme is a luxury house that tackled a sloping site and planning objections, with a sensitive blend of Georgian and slick modern architecture in north west London. James Parker reports Sitting among a smorgasbord of... View Article

John Lewis to build 10,000 homes for rent 

Retailer John Lewis is reportedly set to construct 10,000 homes for rent over the next few years, largely utilising its existing sites. Reports in the Sunday Times said the department store chain’s move into the residential property market is being... View Article

IG Masonry support achieves carbon neutral status

Building product manufacturer IG Masonry Support is the first masonry support manufacturer to achieve carbon neutral status and is on its way to becoming a net zero energy company; the latest stage in IG Masonry Support’s sustainability journey. A manufacturer... View Article