Here’s how Hobbits insulate their homes

When JRR Tolkein conceived the Hobbit trilogy and the quaint under-hill house in which Bilbo Baggins lived, he probably gave little thought to how to keep his lead character warm in winter. After all, Hobbits wear cosy waistcoats and have... View Article

Nordic Brass Spirals

Nordic Brass copper alloy helps to define a new museum designed by architects BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) in the Swiss Jura mountain region. The Musée Atelier for Audemars Piguet houses the watchmaker’s collection of timepieces, linked to the original workshop... View Article

Lifting the lid on… …sustainability

Sustainability has become far more than a buzzword in recent years, with sustainable construction extending well beyond energy-saving design and basic regulatory compliance. An effective sustainability strategy, using environmentally-aware manufacturers, is now key for housebuilders to help mitigate the impact... View Article

Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum

The future Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum, located within the Guangming Science City, will become a pearl of the Guangzhou–Shenzhen Science Technology Innovation Corridor. The museum will be a key destination to learn and explore the power of science &... View Article

Lead8 Design for Newly Unveiled ‘11 SKIES’ in Hong Kong

Lead8, the international award-winning design firm, is excited to announce the firm’s appointment as Lead Consultant on ’11 SKIES’ has been extended to include Interior Design alongside its Masterplanning and Architecture scope. 11 SKIES, the brand new HK$20 billion mixed-use destination... View Article

BAM signs solus supply deal with Polypipe

BAM Nuttall and BAM Construct UK have signed a solus agreement with Polypipe Group plc’s market-leading divisions Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation and Polypipe Building Products to supply drainage products to all BAM’s infrastructure and building projects in the UK.... View Article

Four ways to reinvigorate your home in 2021

We’ve all spent the last several months spending a lot more time at home than we’re used to. During that time, if you’re anything like us, you will have been making a mental check-list of all the parts of your... View Article

RBG with a unique lasting permeability guarantee from Sudstech

“Innovation in Permeable, Sustainable Surfacing” Click here to view our online brochure Sudstech is an eco-friendly, reduced dig, SUDS-compliant permeable paving solution. Unlike other resin bound surfaces, the Sudstech system utilises a unique sub-base comprised of resin bound aggregate and... View Article

‘Just enough’ is no longer enough

The Grenfell Tower tragedy is once again making headlines. The latest news from the enquiry makes for uncomfortable – if not chilling – reading for most in the building industry. Architects, specifiers and contractors who opt for more cost-effective solutions... View Article