Crittall in the swim with England’s finest

An openair swimming pool of a design described as the finest in England is being restored to its former elegance with Crittall windows playing a significant role. Saltdean Lido, some five miles east of Brighton, is a Grade II* listed... View Article

Manchester born and bred

Using reclaimed and locally sourced red brick, Ethical Stone Terrazzo Manchester Brick is the British made terrazzo that brings a unique aesthetic to interiors and exteriors. Exclusively available from Parkside Architectural Tiles and on show at the Parkside Tile Studio... View Article

Bringing a sense of theatre to Devon flood defences

Paul Hargreaves from Jacobs describes how the firm innovated a flood defence project in Sidmouth to create a dual-use amphitheatre for residents, as an amenity which enhanced the environment while helping protect them from future floods The Sidmouth flood alleviation... View Article

A performance-based approach to energy modelling & rating

Shikha Bhardwaj from Hawkins\Brown looks at the changing conversation around energy, and the shift from ‘designing for compliance’ to ‘designing for performance,’ as embodied in the increasingly popular NABERS approach The conversation around energy is changing. The energy crisis –... View Article

A team effort

Providing a wide range of health and wellbeing facilities, and passing the finish line five months ahead of schedule, a new leisure centre in Leicestershire is set to become a central part of the local community. Paolo Coyle from architects... View Article

LAMILUX announce market launch of the Modular Glass Skylight MS78

LAMILUX are proud to introduce the new Modular Glass Skylight MS78 – the pre-glazed single tier mono-pitch rooflight innovatively designed for combining outstanding daylight, simple installation and outstanding performance. The LAMILUX Modular Glass Skylight MS78 is a thermally broken, mono-pitch... View Article
Safe in the knowledge

Safe in the knowledge

Effective performance is everything when it comes to fire safety products. however, without knowing it, many of us could be making compromises when it comes to our choice of fire foams and fire rated sealants. As a company that manufactures... View Article

Rolec EV and Monta; Making EV Charging a Whole Lot Better

Whatever we can do to make your business’ transition to clean transport easier, we’re on it. We actively engage with our customers to understand their needs and challenges. A recurring concern we’ve noticed is the desire for better integration between... View Article

Managing the Risk of Legionella during an energy crisis

Hot water is the primary method of controlling Legionella bacteria in water distribution systems in public buildings such as swimming pools and leisure centres. The recent energy crisis has placed extraordinary pressures on budgets and economising on heating and hot... View Article

Getting the grade: Refurbishing a historic landmark

Taking educational refurbishment to a new level, a unique and innovative Soprema insulation specification provided a durable solution to bring a historic landmark to life. Soprema, quality manufacturer of sustainable waterproofing and insulation solutions, helped restore a Grade II Listed... View Article

The A. Proctor Group aids specification for architects

The A. Proctor Group recognised worldwide for its extensive portfolio of technically advanced thermal, acoustic and membrane products for the construction industry, has collaborated with NBS to aid the specification process for architects and designers covering an extensive range of... View Article