Selfbuilder Survey: Building a Low Carbon Home

Climate change and energy are arguably the two biggest issues facing the world today. Building homes for high energy efficiency is one of the key ways that we can make a substantial difference, and many self-builders are already grappling with... View Article

X-size Sanifos pumps for large buildings

The Sanifos 1600/2100/3100 underground lifting stations from Saniflo can be tailor-made to any projects’ requirements. With over 90 configurations possible, there is an option to efficiently discharge black and grey water waste from any domestic and commercial application, whether one... View Article

A clearer view on Part L – Senior launches new RIBA Approved CPD

Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately owned manufacturer of aluminium fenestration solutions, has created a new RIBA approved Continuous Personal Development (CPD) seminar which explores the ‘Evolution of Thermally Broken Window Profiles’. The new CPD has been developed to... View Article

Keller; always striving to being environmentally better

In 2021, a partnership was born with ZLTO, Keller Kitchens’ parent company, DKG, and two farmers to start the Carbon Farming-project to sequester carbon into their soil. The collaboration was established over a five year period in which the farmers apply Carbon Farming... View Article

OMNIE launches ASHP Guide for installers

LISTEN HERE OMNIE, the British based underfloor heating and renewable energy specialist has launched a new Knowledge Guide for installers, which offers a comprehensive overview of air source heat pumps (ASHPs), and the help that is available in obtaining a... View Article

Banking on Acoustics

The Business Garden Wrocław is a remarkable 17,000 square metre development in the heart of Wroclaw, Poland. Comprising nine offices and service buildings along with retail units, this LEED Platinum development includes the new headquarters of Santander Bank, designed by... View Article

Schüco Excellence Awards open for tenth year

Aluminium systems company Schüco is this year celebrating the 10th anniversary of its industry-renowned Excellence Awards and is delighted to announce that entries are now open. The Schüco Excellence Awards, held in partnership with Architecture Today, celebrate the creativity, innovation, technical... View Article

Break the mould with Glidevale Protect

As condensation build up and the associated problems of damp, mould and mildew can continue to cause problems in both new and existing homes, leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect is encouraging specifiers to take stock of the benefits of working with... View Article

Why do architects love SterlingOSB Zero?

Rob Annable, Director of Axis Design Architects talks to West Fraser about his use of SterlingOSB Zero. Rob was the co-creator, alongside Justin Pickard, of the commended entry in the West Fraser SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition: The Retreat. While the competition... View Article

Versatile & practical Forma metal column casings

Forma metal column casings are a key product in our extensive Verta column casings range, and as they are manufactured from metal, they offer a highly versatile solution for concealing interior and exterior structural steelwork, while also providing a stylish... View Article

Welsh Slate reopens one of its quarries

The Blaenau Ffestiniog quarry in North Wales has been reopened by Welsh Slate. Leading UK natural slate manufacturer Welsh Slate is bucking the trend and re-opening one of its quarries to meet exceptional demand for its roofing, architectural and hard... View Article