An Active Solution: Putting Energy into Architecture

I’m sure most, if not all, architects (and other built environment professionals) reading this will be familiar with the Passivhaus model, but how many understand the term ‘Active Buildings’? A relatively new approach to design, Active Buildings are those which... View Article

Five smart tips to add value to your house

When you finally decide to sell your house, you want it to go in the best price possible. No one wants to sell their home on a throw away price. You might always wonder how some people sell their house... View Article

Duravit – high tech bathrooms

Duravit and Philippe Starck present the new generation of shower-toilets, the SensoWash® Starck f Plus and SensoWash® Starck f Lite. Both can be conveniently operated, either with a handy remote control or via an app on your mobile phone. The... View Article

Kalwall leads the way in retrofit design

Kalwall® translucent cladding, exclusively available in the UK and Ireland from Structura UK Ltd, has helped transform a former marble processing plant into an amazing space for the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, USA. Designed by Cope Associates, the new... View Article

Senior appointments at HKS architect’s London hospitality offer

Leading hospitality interior designers Su Doggett and Carl Simmonds have joined the London studio of global architectural practice HKS as Principal and Director – Hospitality Interiors and Design Director Hospitality Interiors respectively. This marks a significant step for HKS, introducing... View Article

Winners announced at the 2019 ABB LEAF Awards

Now celebrating its 18th year, the prestigious ABB LEAF Awards returned to Germany to celebrate the outstanding projects and personalities that have made the biggest impact upon the built environment, and the international architectural community. Highlights of the inspirational awards... View Article

BAM to remodel historic cinema in Port Talbot

After 20 years of standing derelict, Port Talbot Cinema finally sees contractors arrive on site to commence its delicate restoration. BAM Construction is beginning works under a pre-contract agreement with Neath Port Talbot Council to re-develop the grade II listed... View Article

Senior appointments strengthen HKS’s London hospitality offer

Leading hospitality interior designers Su Doggett and Carl Simmonds have joined the London studio of global architectural practice HKS as Principal and Director – Hospitality Interiors and Design Director Hospitality Interiors respectively. This marks a significant step for HKS, introducing... View Article

Salice pocket doors power ahead

In keeping with its policy of continuous product improvement, Salice has introduced an updated version of its industry–standard pocket door system. Designated Exedra, the new version incorporates a linear magnetic damper that gently controls the movement of the door as... View Article

Reeded Glass Shower Screens from Aqata

Curves, colour, style and intricate detail can be found in the bathroom, from industrial to new-deco creating the bathroom has become on an interior designers dream. Now reeded glass is set to be the next big thing in bathroom design.... View Article

Form, function and fire

Specifying and procuring doors for refurbishment and new build, can present many challenges in today’s market conditions. With often competing and exacting criteria to contend with, it can often seem like an unsolvable problem, trying to meets the needs of... View Article

Horne – Supporting Independence

Horne’s CARE shower, in use widely across the NHS, extra-care, dementia care and Changing Places facilities, now offers enhanced inclusive design, promoting further support and independence for its users. The robust yet lightweight rail is a brand-new design; a durable... View Article

ToughGlaze UK Stock List 2020

Bespoke Products TG Switchable (available combined with other products) Security Glass (manual attack, anti-bandit, ballistic & bullet resistant, blast & explosion resistant) Mesh & Fabric interlayers (available combined with other products) Digital printing / Silk Screen Magna (upcycled glass) Acoustic... View Article

Resiblock are the Top Shot at Gunwharf Quay

Resiblock have provided the ‘ultra’ protection for the Gunwharf Quay Shopping Centre through their Resiblock Ultra Matt sealer. Following initial sealing works in 2018, Resiblock have now provided the sealing solutions for the entirety of the 800m² plaza. Resiblock Ultra... View Article