New Lift & Slide Hardware System from VBH

Hardware supplier VBH has introduced an exciting new hardware system to suit Sheerline Prestige aluminium lift and slide patio doors. greenteQ ClearLIFT Slim has been developed with Italian hardware expert AGB and is described by VBH as ‘the ideal hardware... View Article

RIBA puts high-quality design on Parliament’s agenda

As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill makes its way through Parliament, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has secured an amendment to ensure design quality is at the heart of new development.  The Planning and Infrastructure Bill aims to... View Article

A New Angle on Ceiling Design

Material Source Studio in Manchester serves as a hub of innovation and inspiration for built environment professionals. Featuring installations from over 50 leading brands, the space offers a dynamic mix of product showcases, seminars, workshops, CPDs, and networking facilities. The... View Article

New RIBA-Approved CPD on Roofing Membranes by Don & Low

Don & Low has launched a new RIBA-approved CPD exploring the role of roofing membranes in protecting buildings and enhancing performance. The session covers vapour permeable, impermeable, and air & vapour permeable membranes, along with VCLs, condensation risks, ventilation strategies,... View Article

Assael’s aparthotel plans approved in West Ealing

Assael’s aparthotel design in West Ealing approved by Ealing council planning committee. Ealing Council’s Planning Committee has unanimously approved Assael Architecture’s plans, on behalf of Luxgrove Capital Partners Ltd., to transform the derelict site at 96-102 Broadway, West Ealing, into... View Article

ASWS triumphs in Oxford Circus contract

Best known in recent decades as Topshop’s flagship store, 214 Oxford Steet has undergone a two-year refurbishment and restoration project that not only extends its working life as Ikea’s new London headquarters, but that also fully respects the building’s Grade... View Article

When Buildings Learn to Breathe

By Laurence Chownsmith, Head of UK Sales, Building Solutions, at REHAU UK As the UK’s built environment steadily progresses toward net zero, architects are increasingly being relied upon to design buildings that are not only energy-efficient and compliant with sustainability... View Article

The fight for facades: Why M&E must shape early design decisions

With sustainability and energy efficiency, not to mention decarbonisation, increasingly taking priority during building design, MEP engineers and architects are coming into conflict as part of an ever-changing air quality landscape. Nowhere is this better highlighted than in the increasing... View Article

Find your cool with the 360 Cassette

Incorporate style and efficiency into your architectural projects with Samsung’s 360 Cassette. As the world’s first circular air conditioner, this innovative unit offers a sleek design that integrates seamlessly into any space, providing unparalleled comfort and aesthetic appeal. Surround cooling... View Article