Design Engine completes Goodwood Aerodrome Building

Design Engine Architects have completed an extensive internal and external remodelling of the Goodwood Aerodrome Building after the practice was asked to carry out a technical and architectural assessment of the existing facility within the Goodwood Motor Circuit Estate. The... View Article

Building knowledge

The construction and design show for London is back, and this time it is ‘bigger and better than ever.’ Focusing on a diverse array of current topics, London Build is jam packed with content, networking and entertainment. This year, London... View Article

The Challenge of replacing windows in listed properties

Replacing old wooden single glazed windows in listed or heritage property is always a question of striking the right balance between performance and aesthetics,  Andrew Madge, managing director of Gowercroft Joinery explains The preference of Conservation Officers is usually to... View Article

Under floor air conditioning on display

AET Flexible Space is the leading authority on underfloor air-conditioning  (UfAC™) with over 25 million sq feet of installations worldwide. We shall be demonstrating the Flexible Space System and Benefits on Stand D7 at the London Build Expo Nov 27-28.... View Article

U-What?!

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some guidance on the thermal performance (U-values) of rooflights and what to look out for in the specification process. One of the most important elements of modern building materials is thermal performance, which is... View Article

SIMONSWERK at ARCHITECT@WORK 2020

Leading hinge manufacturer SIMONSWERK will be exhibiting at ARCHITECT@WORK at the Old Truman Brewery on 29th-30th January 2020. This internationally successful salon concept is exclusively aimed at architects, interior designers and specifiers. SIMONSWERK will be showcasing on Stand No. 47... View Article

Advanced protects world’s longest sea crossing

Panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced, have been selected to protect the $18.8billion Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge – the longest open-sea fixed link on earth. A network of 31 ExGo gas extinguishant control panels have been installed as part of... View Article

Case Study Confirms that SuDS Cost Less

The trade association Interpave has published a new case study which demonstrates that sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) – including concrete block permeable paving – should cost less than conventional piped drainage, both initially and in terms of maintenance. Interpave’s new... View Article

RENOLIT ALKOREN Cubanit Grey Suedette Matt

RENOLIT ALKOREN Cubanit Grey Suedette Matt is a warm colour which is ideal for bathrooms and interior furniture. Finished with the popular Suedette Matt surface it has a distinctive feel with an aesthetically appealing finish. The mocha undertones create a... View Article

Innovative Public Housing with Nordic Copper

An exemplar for a new, progressive era of public housing design in London utilises high-quality materials – including Nordic Brown Light copper cladding – as part of its tenure-blind strategy. Branch Place provides the first replacement homes in the second... View Article