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Roofing with extremely long wooden elements for an indoor swimming pool in Luxembourg

Monday, 17th June 2019

German architectural office Auer Weber designed the roof structure for the new indoor swimming pool at the Sports Centre Cents in Luxembourg. The ceiling was built using extremely long wooden elements, extending up to 23.75 metres. This enabled the long-spans... View Article

Timeless Beauty: The new Holborn stove from Arada

Monday, 17th June 2019

Epitomising the definition of timeless traditional design, the new Holborn stove from Arada features the latest and best new heating technology to combine Ecodesign Ready credentials with a traditional style stove. The latest design to join Arada’s growing collection of... View Article

Panasonic Announces Winners of 3rd PRO Awards

Monday, 17th June 2019

Panasonic has announced the winners of its 3rd PRO Awards. The bi-annual awards celebrate stand-out Panasonic installations across Europe that demonstrate excellence in design, specification and installation. This round of the PRO Awards attracted the highest number of submissions to date,... View Article

Jeckells the Sailmakers installs brightly coloured shade sails & posts at school in Norfolk

Monday, 17th June 2019

In May 2019 Jeckells the Sailmakers completed an installation at Attleborough School to create three brightly coloured mesh shade sails on green posts to match their drainpipes with yellow post bumpers to match their logo. The installation provides sun shade... View Article

Diverse organisations back the first ever National Housing Design Audit

Monday, 17th June 2019

With the drive to deliver more homes across the country has come a loud call for those developments to be of a high standard of design in order to deliver high quality, liveable and sustainable environments for residents. Research has... View Article

Flanagan Lawrence wins competition to transform Maxwell Hall, Salford – a new cultural hub for Salford

Monday, 17th June 2019

Flanagan Lawrence has unveiled its winning design for a scheme to transform Salford’s Maxwell Hall for the University of Salford. The project will create a world-class music, conference and performance venue for both students and the wider community, while providing... View Article

Sika Sarnafil helps realise architect’s stunning ‘tree canopy’ roof design on new college sports facility

Monday, 17th June 2019

An inspiring new sports facility, featuring a striking Sika Sarnafil single ply membrane roof, has just been completed at St. George’s Weybridge, a Roman Catholic co-educational nursery, private day school and 6th form college in Surrey. The exciting new architectural development has been... View Article

New premier bitumen waterproofing for flat roofs offers potential lifespan of up to 50 years

Monday, 17th June 2019

Bauder Total Roof System PLUS is the new formidable bitumen waterproofing system from Bauder. The system incorporates both rubber and elastic properties in the dual-modified BauderKARAT cap sheet to deliver superior durability, extended service life and exceptional waterproofing. BauderKARAT BTRS... View Article

Healing acoustics

Monday, 17th June 2019

According to healing design principles, superior acoustics in hospitals are recognised as one of the most important factors in their design. This is being proved in an innovative temporary patient room for a major new hospital being built in Copenhagen.... View Article

Isover to showcase its U Protect range at FIREX International 2019

Monday, 17th June 2019

Isover, a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative insulation solutions, will be showcasing its U Protect passive fire protection range for HVAC applications at this year’s FIREX International 2019 on stand FX110. A critical risk to address when designing a... View Article

Time is running out to join world-leading green buildings programme

Monday, 17th June 2019

Time is running out for applications to a unique summer school, dedicated to creating a dynamic learning environment for individuals to develop their knowledge of sustainable buildings. The Green.Building.Solutions (GBS) summer university attracts those working in or studying architecture, as... View Article

Modern flooring for historic Spanish city

Thursday, 13th June 2019

Flowcrete UK supply durable and decorative flooring solutions for historic Spanish City dining and leisure centre Advanced screeds and attractive resin terrazzo systems were chosen for ‘The Dome’ restaurant Spanish City reopens almost eighteen years after closing to the public... View Article

Haramain High-speed rail greets passengers for Eid

Thursday, 13th June 2019

The 450-kilometre high-speed rail link between the major Saudi Arabian cities of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and KAEC welcomed passengers for the holy festival of Eid for the first time. The four stations along the route – conceived as gateways to... View Article

Refining resin bound and reducing waste

Thursday, 13th June 2019

In early 2018 SureSet UK ltd released their first ‘Resin batching van’. This was a brand new machine that SureSet had created that would enable them to pump and dispense resin on site, direct from the IBC source, with incredible... View Article

Award-winning architecture practice tp bennett strengthens its presence in Leeds

Thursday, 13th June 2019

tp bennett has acquired the interior design and workplace strategy team from Strive (formerly So Vibrant), an award-winning Leeds-based practice founded 10 years ago. The team members joining tp bennett include Managing Director and workplace strategy specialist Helen Nicol, as... View Article

RGU Architecture students showcase innovative work at End of Year show

Thursday, 13th June 2019

The Robert Gordon University (RGU) Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment end of year show is set to address high-level issues, with students proposing novel solutions and ideas in a variety of real scenarios. The event, which runs from Saturday, June... View Article

UK legislates for net-zero targets by 2050

Thursday, 13th June 2019

Jack Pringle, EMEA regional director at global architects Perkins+Will, and Rory O’Hagan, director of Assael Architecture, responsed to the government legislating for net-zero emissions by 2050. Jack Pringle, EMEA regional director at global architects Perkins+Will, said: “The government moving to... View Article

Altro donation for Royal Alexandra Hospital SiMBA rooms

Wednesday, 12th June 2019

SiMBA, the charity supporting families who have suffered the loss of a baby, has opened a new Family Room and Quiet Room at the Royal Alexandra maternity hospital in Paisley. The project, funded by the Lola Commons for SiMBA Fund... View Article