Encourage independence with Horne

Horne’s CARE shower, in use widely across the NHS, extra-care, dementia care and Changing Places facilities, now offers enhanced inclusive design, providing additional support and encouraging further independence for its users. The robust yet lightweight rail is a brand-new design;... View Article

Carlsberg Group Headquarters

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Office building, Copenhagen, Denmark Architects: C.F. Møller Architects A “bubbly” facade is part of a major development project A massive transformation of what is (probably) the most famous brewery site in the world, has resulted in a... View Article

Roofshield recognised for Royal protection

The prestigious world-renowned Royal College of Music in London has been given an extra layer of protection in the form of Roofshield, which has long been recognised as one of the highest performing roofing membrane solutions, providing a pitched roof... View Article

Making concrete stain resistant

Introducing Osmo Concrete Oil, a clear, satin impregnation oil that is designed to protect and enhance the appearance of concrete, artificial and natural stone, screed and unglazed tiles. Providing a warm and rich colour, the finish is intended for use... View Article

Being bold in brick slips

Architects can dream big and dream bold with Aliva UK’s ‘Class A’ EWI brick slip systems, a product suite that offers versatility, adaptability and cost effectiveness. Architects are not bound by one type of brick slip, standard or restricted ranges... View Article

Q and A on lifestyle and kitchens with Tim Spann of Keller

How will home working influence kitchen designs? Consumers spending so much time at home will influence future kitchen design and going forward flexibility and adaptability will be the buzzwords. Multi-use will also be crucial to family and work time and... View Article

Decorative casings – bright solutions for education

Without column casings and interior wall lining solutions, many schools, colleges and universities would be considerably less attractive and engaging learning environments, but as they are usually required to integrate with a building’s interior or exterior design, they can’t be... View Article

Safe, Secure and Convenient

Automating swing doors provides a safe, secure and convenient option for users providing access for those less able. FAAC UK are pleased to announce the FAAC A951 DDA Automatic Toilet Door System which now comes as standard with Contactless Activation... View Article

Studying hygiene and water saving

Protecting and maintaining good hygiene, particularly in student accommodation, housing association properties, care homes and other buildings where large numbers of people come together, can be a major challenge. Through careful planning and implementation, steps can be taken to ensure... View Article

Safe | Inclusive | Supportive

Accessible showering from Horne When designing accessible shower facilities for people less able, physically and/or neurologically vulnerable, including those living with dementia, their safety must be of paramount importance. Also significant is quality of life, which can be enhanced by... View Article

Decorative architectural casings solutions from Encasement

With more than 40 years experience in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural casing solutions, Encasement Ltd is ideally equipped to support your decorative casing requirements, whether it’s high quality products, technical information or specification details. Our extensive range... View Article

Artificial intelligence investment boosts cmostores.com

Online builders’ merchant CMOStores.com is seeing superb results from its latest investment in improving customer experience on its six e-commerce sites, with recommended product purchases doubling since the company invested in a new onsite personalisation solution. In the six months... View Article

London’s Premium Address Deserves Premium Fenestration

Project Description When it comes to views from your window, they don’t come much more prestigious than No 1 Palace Street which affords residents stunning views over the gardens of Buckingham Palace from the front of the historic listed building.... View Article

Pipe and fire sprinkler boxing made simple by UK Boxings

UK Boxings’ pipe & fire sprinkler boxing and boiler casings have been used for more than 20 years by social housing contractors, local authorities and housing associations across the UK, to conceal all types of plumbing services including fire sprinkler... View Article