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Designing fire detection systems for mixed-use buildings Paul Pope, Head of System Integration and Technical Support at Apollo Fire Detectors

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

A mixed-use building naturally combines commercial, residential, hospitality, and retail within a single property, which can make designing a fire detection system quite complex and challenging. The way that each part of the building is used, the movement of people,... View Article

Comfort and safety from SE Controls at Hampton School’s new sixth form centre

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

A new sixth form study and careers centre at Hampton School in South West London is using a combined ventilation and smoke clearance system from SE Controls to help provide a comfortable learning environment with enhanced fire safety for students... View Article

World Green Building Council Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment reaches over 60 signatories

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

The World Green Building Council marks its 10th annual Word Green Building Week with new additions to the Net Zero Buildings Commitment, signaling global industry leadership towards decarbonising the built environment to combat the climate crisis The World Green Building... View Article

Glass alignment made simple with CRL Spig-Lite Pro

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

With the trend for minimalistic architecture going strong, many designs involve a frameless glass balustrade system that doesn’t require a handrail to meet the legal loading requirements, and that is easy to adjust. To help achieve this, architectural hardware specialist... View Article

New modular homes to transform Patchbox pub site

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

Work to deliver innovative modular homes on the site of the former Patchbox pub will start next month (October). The four two-bedroom houses are being manufactured by ESS Modular and will be transported and lifted into position at Rowley View,... View Article

London Festival of Architecture and City of London Corporation reveal ‘Liminal’ by Wolfgang Buttress

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

Forming an unmissable addition to the London Festival of Architecture’s ongoing season of events and installations and the City of London Corporation’s outdoor arts programme, Liminal – a major new artwork next to the Thames created by Wolfgang Buttress –... View Article

Effective limescale prevention is explained in detail on Cistermiser’s new-look Combimate website

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

Combimate, Cistermiser’s proven and popular limescale prevention device, is presented on an eye-catching new website (combimate.co.uk) which has been designed to appeal to housing specifiers, installers and homeowner customers alike. Available in a choice of models for 15mm or 2mm... View Article

High specification AluK windows and doors in new Cardiff Bay Development

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

AluK facade solutions are at the heart of a recently completed residential development on Cardiff’s Bute East Dock which combines both new build apartments and affordable homes. Schooner Wharf is the first open market scheme to be developed by Cardiff... View Article

Designer Contracts launches ‘exquisite’ new carpet collection

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

Designer Contracts – the UK’s largest flooring contractor – has introduced a luxury new carpet collection to its extensive portfolio of floorcoverings. Exquisite is a two ply, soft pile carpet constructed from 100 per cent polypropylene with a soft fleece... View Article

Customers and Suppliers join Green-tech at their open day to celebrate their 25th anniversary

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

Green-tech invited its customers and suppliers to help celebrate its 25th anniversary at a VIP open day last week. More than 150 customers and suppliers attended the open day at Green-tech‘s purpose built business park in North Yorkshire. Guests were invited... View Article

One of Britain’s biggest straw-buildings to open for community groups and eco-weddings

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

One of the biggest volunteer-built organic straw-buildings in Britain, and an architectural piece of innovation constructed of just five main materials, is ready to throw open its doors for the first time for youth groups such as Scouts, Guides, care... View Article

Eco solutions for woodburning

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

Defra’s publication of the Clean Air Strategy earlier this year saw the Government making it clear that ‘Ecodesign’ woodburning stoves would be an integral part of the UK’s solution for air quality. Dennis Milligan of the British Flue & Chimney... View Article

Baca Architects Achieves Landmark Planning Consent for Two Flood Resilient Homes on Christchurch Waterfront

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

With flood risk being the primary danger to waterfront homes across the UK, Baca Architects has won the go-ahead for two new houses on Christchurch waterfront in a decision that not only reflects the firm’s exemplary approach to flood resilient... View Article

Contemporary tiling

Wednesday, 25th September 2019

Interest in tiling as a stylish, hygienic and durable finish for domestic walls and floors has never been stronger. Here the Tile Association (TTA) outlines some of the issues which housebuilders and developers need to be aware of. Driven by... View Article

Chetwoods Thrive appointed by logistics developer Gazeley to deliver its ‘Net Zero’ sustainability goals

Tuesday, 24th September 2019

Thrive, the sustainability division of architects Chetwoods, has been appointed by leading logistics developer Gazeley as its specialist environmental, social and governance (ESG) consultant. Thrive will work with Savills to review and develop Gazeley’s policies, processes, funding and decision-making, helping... View Article

New report: the building and construction sector can reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Tuesday, 24th September 2019

As part of the 10th annual World Green Building Week, the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has issued a bold new vision for how buildings and infrastructure around the world can reach 40% less embodied carbon emissions by 2030, and achieve 100% net zero emissions buildings by 2050. Together, building and... View Article

Plan your visit to Grand Designs Live this October

Tuesday, 24th September 2019

Grand Designs Live, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, is gearing up for its biggest and most inspirational show yet! Whether starting out on your first renovation, building a new home, redecorating a room, looking for ideas for a small... View Article

Executive: New design manual to shape new homes

Tuesday, 24th September 2019

A ground-breaking design manual for 600 new homes to be delivered across York has been developed. It will set the standard of the new housing from City of York Council’s Housing Delivery Programme, and has been published alongside a progress... View Article