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External shading is helping to transform sustainable architecture by providing an eco-friendly alternative to air conditioning as our climate warms up. All of the UK’s warmest years on record have happened over the last ten years, according to the Met... View Article

A longstanding member of the Steel Window Association has helped the designers of a luxurious modern mansion delineate and enhance a variety of living, as well as more functional, spaces using both clear and privacy-glazed steel framed screens throughout the main floors... View Article

A detailed contract to restore an iconic Art Deco building in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter to create a modern teaching facility, achieving high standards of energy performance, has included the restoration and upgrading of 222 steel windows which... View Article

Gilberts Blackpool is continuing to build on its reputation as a pioneer with the unveiling of ThermaAstute™ – the most extensive range of thermally sensitive diffusers in the market. The new range has been developed to help reduce energy consumption... View Article

The Vecta building linings range is a fully integrated and versatile interior finishing system that incorporates high quality wall linings and lift lobby linings, as well as soffits, bulkheads, reveals and skirting solutions. Designed to meet a diverse range of interior design... View Article

Paving Tiles that look like wood to replace traditional timber decking Wood effect porcelain tiles are 20mm thick porcelain tiles suitable for the outdoors, with a hyper-realistic surface finish that mimics the natural grains, knots, textures and irregularities of real... View Article

Nearly 600 pupils, including some 80 nursery-age children, are benefitting from learning at Scotland’s first primary school certified to the Passivhaus standard. In recognition of this achievement, Riverside Primary in Perth and Kinross has been nominated for multiple awards. The... View Article

A package of Altro products has been used in the Imber Ward at Salisbury District Hospital, a new, environmentally-sustainable facility providing extra bed capacity for elderly care patients. Imber Ward is housed in the Elizabeth Building, named in honour of... View Article

KEUCO has launched their new EDITION 11 ART series with its tone-on-tone colour concept that creates stunning bathroom furniture: delicate in design yet solid in structure. Colour options are bold and distinctive all the products are available in White, Sand,... View Article

Decorative architectural casing solutions from Pendock have been used for almost four decades to conceal structural elements and building services, with Linea building linings and Radius column casings being the most frequently specified. Linea building linings Comprising nine different architectural... View Article

RENOLIT ALKORPLAN’s Bright membrane installation at Bordeaux’s Auchan Shopping Centre exemplifies cutting-edge sustainable and energy-efficient roofing. This lightweight solution has reduced the building’s air conditioning use by 15-20% with its high solar reflectance. As part of the Group’s Cool3 campaign,... View Article

ARDEX UK and Building Adhesives Ltd – part of the ARDEX Group UK – have both achieved gold certification for five years of continuous CO2 reduction. The ARDEX Group UK first achieved ISO 14064:1 (otherwise known as CEMARS) for the... View Article

Ahmarra is a leading UK specialist in fire doors for healthcare environments, having manufactured and installed thousands of bespoke doorsets for NHS hospitals across London and the South East. With over 30 years of experience, Ahmarra has developed sector-specific ranges... View Article

April Fools! As you might have imagined, attaching a balcony to a hot air balloon is a little far-fetched. But there’s a grain or two of truth in what we’ve shown off. Balconies as light as air Our Next Generation... View Article

Three companies have been chosen by high-performance drylining solutions provider British Gypsum to go through to an international competition that recognises craftsmanship, quality and sustainability. The 14th International Gypsum Trophy, to be held in Paris in April, celebrates the collaboration... View Article

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, offers schools a complete ventilation solution to enhance indoor air quality (IAQ), energy efficiency, and sustainability. With high energy costs driving schools to improve energy performance, buildings are... View Article

The South-Tyrolean family business is among the biggest window suppliers in Europe. The company recently opened its Finstral Studio Borehamwood in north London, launching its appeal to resellers in the UK. We asked Andreas Simmer, Head of Finstral UK, about... View Article

Malmaison York is a stunning boutique hotel comprising 150 bedrooms, F&B venues, the brand’s signature Work + Play meeting and event spaces, spa and gym. With interiors designed by Studio Moren and sited in the iconic former Aviva building in... View Article

We manufacture our sliding rooflights from our base in East Anglia. They are the highest performing sliding rooflights on the UK Market. In today’s architectural landscape, the integration of sustainability and innovation is paramount. Next Generation Rooflights (NGR) exemplifies this... View Article

Hard as stone, beautiful as wood, Cedral facades is the ideal alternative to traditional cladding and offers a variety of design solutions for a wide range of projects. Our facades recently provided the design inspiration for a jaded 1990s home... View Article