Sound advice on architectural glazing

Enhanced acoustic requirements are becoming a commonplace consideration in contract documents, says Mark Hargreaves of Technal, who discusses glazing strategies to mitigate noise and the correct approach to acoustic design As a main element to most buildings, the glazed openings... View Article

Deals pave way for new NE homes of all tenures

A leading North East regeneration and housing specialist has started the new decade by signing deals with two regional housing providers that will deliver 418 new homes for all tenures on two prime sites. Vistry Partnerships – a new venture... View Article

Getting to grips with daylighting

Gary Dean of OnLevel UK explores the importance of daylighting in building design and the benefits of specifying glass clamps to help facilitate it Ensuring your home, workplace or recreational space maximises the use of natural light is fast becoming... View Article

Lighting the way to sustainability

William McDowell of Hambleside Danelaw explains how recent innovations in GRP rooflights can help specifiers contribute towards BREEAM and sustainability It is impossible to be unaware of the drive to increase our sustainability in building design. However, many architects are... View Article

Glass built to last

Susan Sinden of ESG Group explains why glass advances make the material one of the most versatile for creating modern, attractive and secure environments Toughened glass was an important development early in the 20th Century – because it shattered into... View Article

#Budget2020: Greening our housing stock

UK Government needs a concerted focus in this year’s Budget on the built and natural environment to benefit future generations and the UK economy, according to RICS Budget 2020 wish-list. People’s right to a place to call home remains at... View Article

Good indoor air quality with HPV

If you build homes which are super-insulated with superior air-tightness, then good indoor air quality with no formal heating system can be achieved with Heat Pump Ventilation. It provides energy efficient heating, cooling, hot water and heat recovery ventilation all... View Article

Bushboard Nuance Collection: Casablanca Classic

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Bushboard’s Nuance collection of luxury wall panels offer high design, excellent performance and easy maintenance; perfect for making a statement in any bathroom. With wall panels becoming the go-to favourite over tiles in recent years, Nuance brings... View Article

Building better with the Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Show

25-26 March 2020, Ricoh Arena, Coventry The Roofing, Cladding and Insulation Show brings you a host of exhibitors demonstrating the latest tools and equipment, plus a carefully curated programme of conference and workshop sessions designed to inspire and support everyone... View Article

Nordic Copper for Architecture

Copper has an unrivalled lifespan, no maintenance and full recyclability. With a melting point of 1083˚C and ‘A1 (non-combustible material)’ fire classification to EN 13501-1, copper is suitable for cladding tall buildings, using appropriate constructions. Low thermal movement makes it... View Article