Keeping in the warmth

A well-insulated loft hatch is more important now than ever before. Premier Loft ladders explain what to look for. An uninsulated home loses considerable heat through the roof. Insulating the loft/attic could therefore save hundreds of pounds in energy costs... View Article

New community-driven residential towers open in Shenzhen

The first tenants have moved into Grand Bayview Qianhai, a new building typology that is aimed specifically at professionals who have an intensive work-centred lifestyle. Designed by Foster + Partners, the two connected towers are arranged in a fan shape... View Article

Sun and weather protection for schoolchildren

School in London has its recreation area shaded by markilux awnings. Climate change means that weather protection, and sun protection in particular, is becoming increasingly important. And not just for private gardens, balconies and patios. Nurseries and schools are also... View Article

Warehouses Get the One Can Treatment

Warehouses on a Dorset industrial estate have received an impressive makeover using Bradite One Can. Half a dozen buildings on the Townsend Business Park at Bere Regis have been thoroughly spruced up by RJ Murphy Decorators Ltd. The all-in-one quality... View Article

Attractive roofs and walls for all styles of architecture

Rather than just painting metal, why not let the wonderful aesthetic of zinc shine through? Also, with 100 year service life, 100% recyclability and an A1 non combustibility rating with BROOFt4 certification, it does more than just look good. Please... View Article

AKW makes life better with launch of new virtual showroom

AKW, one of the UK’s leading providers of accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its easy-to-navigate and use virtual showroom. Freely accessible to all via https://www.akw-ltd.co.uk/virtualshowroom/, it features 8 different bathrooms that are fully... View Article

New urban oasis created at the Natural History Museum

The previously underused 5-acre gardens around the Natural History Museum in London have been remarkably transformed in a scheme by architects Feilden Fowles. Working closely with landscape architects J & L Gibbons, and a design team including Gitta Gschwendtner, engineers... View Article

Fire Door Safety Week: Why a system-based approach matters

To coincide with Fire Door Safety Week (which takes place 22-26 September), Steve Goodburn, Business Development Director at Pyroguard, discusses the importance of a system-based approach and the transition to EN fire door testing standards. “Fire Door Safety Week provides... View Article

Affordable move-on homes a first for Trafford

BTP Architects has completed work on 12 apartments for people moving on from homelessness or rough sleeping towards independent living. Built in partnership with MSV Housing and Trafford Council, the new £1.4 million Shawe View, Urmston, scheme provides 12 fully furnished one-bedroom... View Article

Bringing buildings to life through colour render

Colour is much more than an aesthetic choice. It is a design tool that can shape how we experience the built environment. When colour is applied through render, it can significantly influence how people perceive and interact with architecture. Elaine... View Article