Matt Greenhalgh, CPMG Architects – My View

My view – March

In a critical look at town planning, Matt Greenhalgh of CPMG Architects argues the need to transform ‘spaces’ into ‘places’. View: Matt Greenhalgh, CPMG Architects In studying and practising architecture in Nottingham for 16 years, I’ve seen the cityscape change... View Article
How to choose the best solution for waste water management

Septic Tanks vs Sewage Treatment: How to choose the best solution

By Dave Vincent, Kingspan Klargester‘s operations director. Kingspan Klargester is one of the UK’s marketing-leading brand offering a full range of waste water solutions. It’s estimated that around 10,000 people became self-builders last year – and numbers look set to grow swiftly... View Article
Cradle to cradle: Making sense of sustainability

Cradle to cradle: Making sense of sustainability

Cradle to cradle sustainability is one of those terms which has been bandied about for some time now, but what does it actually mean and how can it be applied inreality? John Dunnington of Euroclad looks at how to ensure your... View Article
Tom Drew, sports development manager at LK2 Sport and Leisure Ltd

Future watch – March

Norman Hayden hears the case for more urban extensions put by Tom Drew of LK2. All across the country there is a struggle going on to access facilities which support health, well-being, community and leisure. Developments in our industry have... View Article

kbb back at Birmingham

Celebrating an impressive 30 years, kbb Birmingham, the UK’s largest gathering of the world’s best kitchen, bedroom and bathroom brands, returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 6 – 9 March 2016. Since the recession, which caused many businesses in the... View Article
Beating the UK climate with correct render choice

Beating the UK climate with correct render choice

With severe weather events becoming more frequent in the UK, more detailed consideration of the type of materials we specify and their capability to withstand a climate that is so unpredictable is crucial. By Steven Keitley, general manager, Parex Render... View Article

Introducing Biosolar

Deciding between a green roof and photovoltaics (PV) has been a question faced by many industry professionals over recent years when designing a flat roof; however these two technologies are no longer mutually exclusive options with the introduction of biosolar... View Article
timber

Specifying timber for your project’s exterior

Nick Taylor, managing director at Silva Timber discusses what to consider when specifying timber products including species, sustainability and finishing. Wood is natures most versatile and unique material. The fact that it has been used in building for hundreds, even... View Article
entrance

Making an entrance better by design

The debate of form and function has long been raging in architecture. Here we speak to Kaz Spiewakowski, managing director of GEZE UK, about whether aesthetics and function are mutually exclusive when it comes to making an entrance. Entrances and... View Article
water

Managing water in a wetter world

Michael White, business development director of Alumasc Water Management Solutions, says climate change, increased urbanisation and more extreme weather is causing problems for our built environment. Incorporating high capacity steel rainwater systems into our buildings is an effective and affordable... View Article
Inclusive

Inclusive building design under the spotlight

By Kelvin Grimes, project manager for ‘away from home’ assisted accessible toilets at Clos-o-Mat. As a result of developments in the past couple of months alone, architects need to be even more aware of accessibility and inclusivity in their design... View Article

Buying into biomass

As a sustainable low-carbon technology, biomass has become an increasingly popular option for housing associations. What’s more, registered landlords who have installed biomass have seen a reduction in fuel bills for their tenants, making it even more attractive – particularly... View Article
Blending fire safety with aesthetics

Blending fire safety with aesthetics

Steve Bond, customer support manager, fire products, at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, explores how developments in glazing are enabling businesses to meet fire safety regulations without compromising on design or energy performance. Arguably the first consideration for architects, before aesthetics or... View Article
Home Defence force: effective flood defence measures explained

Home Defence force: effective flood defence measures explained

How architects can keep the planning authorities happy and homeowners reassured, by adopting simple, cost effective flood defence measures to both new builds or as ‘retrofits’ to existing properties, explains Frank Kelly, leading flood design engineer the founder of Flood... View Article