Aluminium curtain walling sets new standards in house building

Not often associated with residential projects, technical developments have extended the design scope of such systems. Mention curtain walling to any specifier or contractor and it’s an odds on bet they won’t associate the term with residential projects. However, technical... View Article

Newton Waterproofing opens new distribution centre in Leeds

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has opened a new distribution centre in Leeds, giving customers in the north of the UK quicker and easier access to the company’s extensive range of waterproofing... View Article

ROCKWOOL® launches new fire protection CPD

‘Essential Principles – Passive Fire Protection Solutions’ module now available ROCKWOOL has launched a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development), ‘Essential Principles – Passive Fire Protection Solutions’, to give construction professionals a deeper understanding of the 12 key principles of passive... View Article

Advanced protects Alnmouth Friary with intelligent fire panels

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has provided intelligent fire panels to protect Alnmouth Friary, a Franciscan monastery overlooking the Alnmouth coastline in Northumberland. An Advanced MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panel was installed in the Friary to provide industry-leading protection... View Article

David Chipperfield awarded Pritzker Prize for 2023

David Chipperfield has been selected as the 2023 winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Founded in 1979, the honour is awarded annually to a living architect whose built work has “produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built... View Article

What is smart technology in architecture?

Smart technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in homes around the world. In the UK alone, there are 2.22 million smart homes in the UK. Similarly, businesses and organisations are now actively installing smart devices and networks to increase the productivity... View Article

What locking technology means for architects

Locking systems are an essential part of any building or real estate property. They’re the most basic form of access control measure and are necessary for the safety of a space’s occupants, items, and data. Architects need to understand the... View Article

Outdoor shelter, storage and seating solutions

NBB Outdoors is a leading UK designer, manufacturer, supplier, and installer of shelters, covered walkways, entrance canopies and street furniture that provide structurally sound and stylish solutions for every type of external requirement. Available in both traditional and contemporary styles,... View Article