Styling Black Hardware Finishes with Croft

A continuation of style is crucial for retaining cohesion throughout the home. To create a truly harmonious scheme, opt for hardware in the same finish across cabinetry and doors. Black finishes are becoming increasingly popular in contemporary homes thanks to... View Article

Dundee FC Stadium Design: Video + Images release

Dundee Football Club has released a video – created by the project’s architect, Holmes Miller – that brings to life its proposed new stadium at Camperdown, Dundee. Holmes Miller has been working with the Club, LJRH, and wider team of... View Article

Redesign your idea of fencing

In recent years, outdoor spaces have taken on greater prominence in residential design. Here, John Abernethie, Managing Director at Birkdale outlines the modern fencing options that can provide the right balance between aesthetics and durability when compared to traditional timber... View Article

New wastewater treatment CPD launched by Graf UK

CPD presentation by Graf UK delivers the ultimate in wastewater wisdom. A CPD that explains the issues around wastewater treatment and advises on the options available for specifiers has been launched by Graf UK. The 50-minute presentation delivers a multitude... View Article

West Fraser working towards EUDR compliance

As a manufacturer with a long history of embracing high standards of its raw material due diligence programme and sustainability goals in general, West Fraser is introducing additional strategies to comply with the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) which... View Article

Empowering new architects

However talented, enthusiastic and determined new architects are, they still need to be empowered to realise their full potential and fulfil their dreams. Despite a long training, architecture is a profession where ongoing learning is essential, but this continuing professional... View Article

Dialling down noise at Seven Dials Market

Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden is a market and dining space occupying the 19th Century Thomas Neal’s Warehouse. Designed by architects Stiff+Trevillion for client Kerb, the scheme comprises 23,680 square metres of food, drink and entertainment space. Centred around... View Article

Modular construction: improving energy efficiency

In recent years, modular construction has refined to become one of the most efficient methods of construction in the industry. It hosts a range of benefits that on-site construction struggles to compete with, such as flexible design options that can... View Article

A helping hand for specifiers from SFS

Despite the prevalence of design and build contracts across many construction sectors, there is still a high proportion of architectural practices, along with developer clients, which seek to achieve excellence in the specification and delivery of projects: whether in relation... View Article

Recycled material versus design flexibility?

Nick Haughton of Sapphire Balconies delves into the concept of ‘next generation’ manufacturing, and the need for firms to account for their recycled materials’ origin,  addressing the perceived impact on design flexibility Aluminium has been instrumental in companies advancing sustainable... View Article

Protecting an impressive research facility

This impressive 4,000sqm property with striking modern architecture is one of the core laboratories funded by the UK government to research infrastructure and cities.  The unique, purpose built facility creates life size environments such as railway stations or town squares,... View Article

Smart connections for a smarter planet

Why we should be using existing infrastructure for installation Sustainability is at the forefront of our collective consciousness, influencing everything from individual lifestyle choices to large-scale corporate strategies. Despite this widespread awareness, it is surprising to see major network operators,... View Article

Garador training courses a huge success

Leading garage door manufacturer Garador says its training courses are proving a huge success. Garador runs training courses throughout the year on both product familiarisation and also installation. The product training courses offer expert advice and guidance to provide all sales staff... View Article

YMCA MK scores green roof first

Green roofs are permanent, right? Wrong – and the recent World Green Roof Day event on the top of Milton Keynes’ £13 million YMCA building provided a brilliant opportunity to see at close quarters how flexible, beautiful and relocatable they can be.... View Article