Keeping in the warmth

A well-insulated loft hatch is more important now than ever before. Premier Loft ladders explain what to look for. An uninsulated home loses considerable heat through the roof. Insulating the loft/attic could therefore save hundreds of pounds in energy costs... View Article

Sun and weather protection for schoolchildren

School in London has its recreation area shaded by markilux awnings. Climate change means that weather protection, and sun protection in particular, is becoming increasingly important. And not just for private gardens, balconies and patios. Nurseries and schools are also... View Article

Warehouses Get the One Can Treatment

Warehouses on a Dorset industrial estate have received an impressive makeover using Bradite One Can. Half a dozen buildings on the Townsend Business Park at Bere Regis have been thoroughly spruced up by RJ Murphy Decorators Ltd. The all-in-one quality... View Article

Attractive roofs and walls for all styles of architecture

Rather than just painting metal, why not let the wonderful aesthetic of zinc shine through? Also, with 100 year service life, 100% recyclability and an A1 non combustibility rating with BROOFt4 certification, it does more than just look good. Please... View Article

AKW makes life better with launch of new virtual showroom

AKW, one of the UK’s leading providers of accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its easy-to-navigate and use virtual showroom. Freely accessible to all via https://www.akw-ltd.co.uk/virtualshowroom/, it features 8 different bathrooms that are fully... View Article

New urban oasis created at the Natural History Museum

The previously underused 5-acre gardens around the Natural History Museum in London have been remarkably transformed in a scheme by architects Feilden Fowles. Working closely with landscape architects J & L Gibbons, and a design team including Gitta Gschwendtner, engineers... View Article

The point of WCs in BREEAM

David Davis of MEP engineer G&H says that with BREEAM remaining a well-used method for assessing sustainability goals, choosing the right product choices for earning points needs to be a prority, and why toilets are a key component. Achieving higher... View Article

Why modern wood burning stoves belong in Future Homes

Erica Malkin of the Stove Industry Association explains why modern wood burning stoves offer architects a low carbon, resilient secondary heat source for sustainable home design, and one which is now backed by policy. As the UK moves toward net... View Article

An education in colour

It is well known that colour can have a profound impact on building occupants; Dawn Scott at Dulux Trade explains how in educational environments, it can be used to enhance learning and wellbeing for students. Across the built environment, colour... View Article

Unilin Flooring Updates the Moduleo LayRed Range

Unilin Flooring has launched the updated Moduleo LayRed engineered vinyl flooring range, bringing performance improvements, a more natural look and new wood, tile and herringbone designs. Launched in 2019, Unilin Flooring’s original Moduleo LayRed engineered vinyl flooring range has been... View Article

Good heat protection is required

Conservatories and glass canopies need solar protection Conservatories and glass canopies offer a space protected from the rain with a view of the outdoors. But effective solar protection is required to ensure you can use them frequently. According to markilux,... View Article