Redhill Barn

Nestled between steep Devon hills is Redhill Barn, an award-winning barn conversion that is quietly pushing the boundaries of timber frame engineering. Sarah and Tom, architects from London based practice Type Studio, undertook the conversion. The large existing barn was roofless... View Article

Airing ventilated cladding’s healthy set of benefits

Rockpanel’s Mark Snowden outlines the benefits of ventilated cladding buildups, in terms of the affect on fire safety performance in the wake of Grenfell Tower, as well as how such systems can benefit internal environmental quality in projects The Grenfell... View Article

A room with a flue

The future of home heating is largely focused on the use of heat pumps. Dennis Milligan from the British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers Association (BFCMA) looks at how they can be combined with wood burning stoves as secondary heating Although... View Article

Primary colours

Jemma Saunders from Crown Paints shares tips on using colour in primary school design so that spaces are easier to navigate for young children’s wellbeing Designing a primary school is a tough balancing act; educational spaces must encourage creativity, inspire... View Article

Encapsulate – Isolate – Integrate

When adding an extension, consider external openings in the existing cavity wall and where the new extension floor joins the original property floor. Cavity Trays Ltd manufactures a range of Level Threshold Trays (LTT), for extension and remedial applications. These... View Article

Crittall in the swim with England’s finest

An openair swimming pool of a design described as the finest in England is being restored to its former elegance with Crittall windows playing a significant role. Saltdean Lido, some five miles east of Brighton, is a Grade II* listed... View Article

Manchester born and bred

Using reclaimed and locally sourced red brick, Ethical Stone Terrazzo Manchester Brick is the British made terrazzo that brings a unique aesthetic to interiors and exteriors. Exclusively available from Parkside Architectural Tiles and on show at the Parkside Tile Studio... View Article

LAMILUX announce market launch of the Modular Glass Skylight MS78

LAMILUX are proud to introduce the new Modular Glass Skylight MS78 – the pre-glazed single tier mono-pitch rooflight innovatively designed for combining outstanding daylight, simple installation and outstanding performance. The LAMILUX Modular Glass Skylight MS78 is a thermally broken, mono-pitch... View Article

Safe in the knowledge

Effective performance is everything when it comes to fire safety products. however, without knowing it, many of us could be making compromises when it comes to our choice of fire foams and fire rated sealants. As a company that manufactures... View Article

Managing the Risk of Legionella during an energy crisis

Hot water is the primary method of controlling Legionella bacteria in water distribution systems in public buildings such as swimming pools and leisure centres. The recent energy crisis has placed extraordinary pressures on budgets and economising on heating and hot... View Article

Getting the grade: Refurbishing a historic landmark

Taking educational refurbishment to a new level, a unique and innovative Soprema insulation specification provided a durable solution to bring a historic landmark to life. Soprema, quality manufacturer of sustainable waterproofing and insulation solutions, helped restore a Grade II Listed... View Article

The A. Proctor Group aids specification for architects

The A. Proctor Group recognised worldwide for its extensive portfolio of technically advanced thermal, acoustic and membrane products for the construction industry, has collaborated with NBS to aid the specification process for architects and designers covering an extensive range of... View Article

Cutting edge investment at Crittall Windows

Crittall has become the only steel window manufacturer with fully integrated business management, order processing &fabrication systems following the completion of a project to introduce state-of-the-art software & machinery. The installation of KLAES product configurator software and two new CNC... View Article

University of Bristol Dental School relies on Saniflo

Saniflo UK – part of the SFA Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of macerators, pumps and lifting stations – is providing two 610 Sanifos lifting stations and a Sanivite grey water pump to a new, state-of-the-art dental school in... View Article