Designing for dementia

Lisa Pilley of Dulux Trade discusses how colour is an intrinsic part of any health-focused design project, and can have a powerful impact on dementia patients in particular Globally, the number of people living with dementia is predicted to increase... View Article

The art of protection

Kate Waterston of Construction Specialties explains how good interior design can speed up patient recovery times in hospitals, but needs to be balanced with maintenance and whole-life costs The positive effects of a colourful, comfortable and welcoming environment on patient... View Article

Conscious uncoupling

David Wilson of BAL takes a look at why specifying an uncoupling system is a sensible option for making a floor tiling installation as efficient as possible With today’s requirements for faster installation of tiling and the use of more... View Article

Solving permeability problems

Duncan Andrews of SureSet looks at how cellular paving systems can offer the ideal solutions for SuDS requirements, in particular in sites with restricted space Permeable paving solutions are a hot topic at the moment with an ever increase range... View Article

Open the door to closers

With many different types of door closers on offer, David Saxby of IronmongeryDirect advises on the key features to consider in order to make an informed choice for your project Door closers are a vital component when it comes to... View Article

The practicalities of providing an outdoor living space

Balconies can enhance residential developments and provide the amenity of outdoor living space for residents. Lee Barber of Balcony Life explains how bolt-on cantilevered steel systems can avoid structural issues and problems with thermal bridging Bolt-on cantilevered steel balconies are... View Article

The key to sustainable inner strength? It’s no mystery

Comprehensive Tyvek® & AirGuard® systems create a robust, airtight and energy-efficient building envelope… inside and out Tyvek® has always been a star performer, but now it comes with a complete cast of supporting players to enable easy installation, robust protection... View Article

Screening with a difference at British Film Institute

Continuity has been taken to new lengths at the British Film Institute’s latest screening. The screening is actually the architectural louvres concealing and ventilating plant on top of the redeveloped BFI Southbank bar and restaurant, designed by the project architects... View Article

Seamless surfacing for pathways at Battersea Park

Over 800m² of Addagrips Terrabase Classic Resin Bound porous surfacing was installed to rejuvenate the pathways in Battersea Park on the banks of the River Thames, London. Addagrip was contacted by the client Barhale Ltd regarding the resurfacing of existing... View Article

Individual design ‘off the shelf’

Straightforward solutions with unrivalled system safety Whatever the project, new build or renovation, there are truly no limits when it comes to wedi’s diverse product range. From shower elements specifically designed for use in suspended timber floors through shower trays... View Article

Armstrong’s Ultima+ range has a new Finesse

New fully-concealed edge to Ultima+ mineral tile range combines form with function. To meet the growing trend for monolithic ceilings as well as sustainable interior solutions, Armstrong Ceilings has enhanced its popular Ultima+ range with a new fully-concealed ceiling system... View Article

Safe to touch heating

LST – low surface temperature – radiators are key where there is a need to meet NHS Guidance for ‘Safe Hot Water and surface temperature’ – in hospitals, care and nursing homes, as well as sheltered housing, schools and nurseries... View Article

Medical access solved

As you would expect, a busy doctor’s surgery has a wide range of needs when it comes to patient access. Providing a clear and easy entry and exit system for the new extension at the Haden Vale Medical Practice was... View Article

Quality sealing solutions in South Shields

Resiblock & South Tyneside have once again combined to provide quality sealing solutions in South Shields. Following successful sealing works of Resiblock ’22’ A.F in Ocean Road, South Tyneside realised that nothing could come close to “The Worlds Favourite Paving... View Article

Königstone’s new website wows with worktop wonders

Königstone transforms a house into a home with a stunning portfolio of high quality kitchen worktops. The company has launched a new easy-to-browse website so that designers, retailers, installers and consumers can explore different materials and colours for the finishing... View Article

Highlighting changes in rooflight specification

Architects have a new source to optimise use of energy efficient daylighting resources within their building design. Hambleside Danelaw, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of linear rooflights, has appointed William McDowell as National Business Development Manager- Rooflights. William brings... View Article

Icynene goes green

Spray foam insulation specialist Icynene, is doing its bit to reduce the ever-growing mountain of plastic waste by incorporating recycled plastic into the formulation of its closed-cell foam insulation product. Every year, Europe generates roughly 25m tonnes of plastic waste but... View Article

Königquartz – 28 colours to keep kitchens on trend

With a pedigree in supplying top quality materials with a top quality service, Königstone is proud of its growing range of quartz worktops: Königquartz. As one of the first companies to introduce quartz to the UK market, Königstone is proud... View Article