Gorlaeus Lecture Hall, Civic Architects

Leiden University Lecture Hall, Civic Architects The first university in the Netherlands was founded in Leiden in 1575. The institute is a familiar sight in the historic city centre with its historic buildings. Less well known is the fact that... View Article

Marrying accessibility and aesthetics

Attributed to Anil Madan, Non-Residential Marketing Manager at Ideal Standard UK and Armitage Shanks Designing commercial washrooms that are accessible to everyone begins with a clear understanding of the regulatory landscape. In the UK, Approved Document M of the Building... View Article

The point of WCs in BREEAM

David Davis of MEP engineer G&H says that with BREEAM remaining a well-used method for assessing sustainability goals, choosing the right product choices for earning points needs to be a prority, and why toilets are a key component. Achieving higher... View Article

Why modern wood burning stoves belong in Future Homes

Erica Malkin of the Stove Industry Association explains why modern wood burning stoves offer architects a low carbon, resilient secondary heat source for sustainable home design, and one which is now backed by policy. As the UK moves toward net... View Article

An education in colour

It is well known that colour can have a profound impact on building occupants; Dawn Scott at Dulux Trade explains how in educational environments, it can be used to enhance learning and wellbeing for students. Across the built environment, colour... View Article

Unilin Flooring Updates the Moduleo LayRed Range

Unilin Flooring has launched the updated Moduleo LayRed engineered vinyl flooring range, bringing performance improvements, a more natural look and new wood, tile and herringbone designs. Launched in 2019, Unilin Flooring’s original Moduleo LayRed engineered vinyl flooring range has been... View Article

Good heat protection is required

Conservatories and glass canopies need solar protection Conservatories and glass canopies offer a space protected from the rain with a view of the outdoors. But effective solar protection is required to ensure you can use them frequently. According to markilux,... View Article