Mind the energy performance gap

Despite the government’s push towards a net zero future, there remains a clear gap between the real-life energy consumption of many building products and that calculated by the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP).  Here, Scott Conor, Chief Technical Officer at Trust... View Article

A guide to conservation rooflights

There’s a huge variety of choice in the conservation rooflight market and selecting the right product can be confusing. Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some advice on things to consider when planning your project.   What is a conservation rooflight?... View Article

Kaz for President

GEZE UK MD Kaz Spiewakowski looks to focus on education and further developing relationships with RIBA and overseas members as well as ensure value for members as he takes over the two-year presidency of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).... View Article

Dulux: Helping you design education spaces

A recent study as part of the Holistic Evidence & Design project found that well-designed primary schools boost children’s academic performance, with differences in classroom characteristics accounting for 16% of progress in reading, writing and maths over the course of... View Article

Luceco relights Hartlepool Civic Centre

Luceco has recently supplied luminaires for an extensive refurbishment at Hartlepool Civic Centre located in Victoria Road, providing local government and essential services to the borough as well as other community facilities. The Council now benefits from energy efficient, cost... View Article

A new height of luxury in Hyderabad

SAS Crown is a luxury residential development in Hyderabad, India, featuring 5 towers that rise to 235 m and serve one single unit per level. The project includes a 6,830 m² exclusive Club House, lush gardens with art exhibitions, and... View Article

DANFLOOR UK CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSAY

Today marks 40 years of manufacturing and supplying carpets to the UK commercial carpet sector. It was at the Harrogate Flooring Show in 1982 when Danish born EN Carpets launched a small selection of tufted carpets to the UK market.... View Article

Introducing the Solus range from Vision Fires

The ultimate in electric fires, using cutting edge technology and innovation to provide instant heat, realistic flames, and adaptive ambiance to your living space. The Solus range is the outstanding result of extensive research and development, meticulous attention to detail,... View Article

Architect specifies Panasonic for heating unique sea-side home

Irish Architect, Emmet Murray, designed two stunning and unique homes on the dramatic Irish coast in Waterford for both himself and his brothers’ families. Emmet wanted the homes to be energy efficient and to take advantage of sustainable energy sources. Having specified Panasonic air... View Article

Key appointments announced by VitrA

Amanda Raine has been announced as the new Marketing Director for VitrA Bathrooms UK, taking over from Margaret Talbot, who retired after 8 years with the business at the end of May. Sam Cooke has also joined VitrA as Retail... View Article

Diffusion offers quiet operation with its Highline 235

British heating and cooling equipment specialist Diffusion’s new Highline 235 modular fan coil range is proving the ideal heating and cooling solution for buildings where noise can be an issue. Noise often tops the list of complaints for hotel guests,... View Article

Words can paint a thousand pictures

While the phrase about the value of illustrations is generally attributed to American advertising executive Fred R. Barnard, a London based artist is proving that words can create pictures – or more accurately, mosaics – that can also play an... View Article

Furlong Flooring launch Beyond Wool® collection

Poised to deliver excellence beyond expectation, the new British-made Beyond Wool® collection from Furlong Flooring will give customers the wool-like look they want, with the finish they need. This treat for the feet is sure to create the very best interiors... View Article