Absorb the ‘sponge city’ theory

With recent flooding reminding everyone of the results of climate change and sealing up urban areas, Chris Hodson from trade body MPA Precast (Interpave) explains how taking collective responsibility for the issue is leading to a new ‘sponge city’ concept... View Article

Plan green, think blue, know your XPS

wedi always understood the importance of supporting sustainability through innovation, and is well-known for its system solutions for showers, wet rooms and bathrooms. The brand’s responsibility to people and the environment is second to none in the construction industry and... View Article

All-round Protection: The safe shower for secure settings

In safety-critical settings like mental health, secure prisons, and some supported housing facilities, prioritising user wellbeing and minimising harm is crucial. Horne’s showers excel here, offering highly robust, pre-plumbed units uniquely specialised for challenging behaviours and environments. Built with a... View Article

T-T takes the stress out of Adoptable Pumping Stations

Adopting Cloud-based Monitoring for Pump Station Success With over 65 years of keeping your liquids under control, T-T Pump’s six divisions work seamlessly to provide comprehensive liquid management solutions. And when it comes to adoptable pumping stations, completing this complex... View Article

Foiling the doubters

Daniel McKane from YBS Insulation explains the thermal and practical qualities which reflective multi-foil insulation solutions are developed to provide, and why these make them well suited for domestic applications in particular For contractors and architects on a domestic housing... View Article

Gilberts ups the standard in smoke and fire protection

With growing emphasis on managing the risk of smoke and fire within building safety, Britain’s leading air movement engineer Gilberts is leading the way to optimise control. To address increasing demand and to exceed criteria laid down in the latest... View Article

Designs for Midtown Bus Terminal in Manhattan revealed

Designs for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s new Midtown Bus Terminal in Manhattan have been revealed. The project replaces the existing 73-year-old, functionally obsolete terminal with a world-class facility. Designed by Foster + Partners and A.... View Article

VBH joins Secured by Design

VBH, the hardware specialist behind the greenteQ hardware and furniture brand, has announced that it has joined Secured by Design (SBD). SBD is owned by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI), part of the UK Police Service. Its aim is... View Article

Old meets new in the Cotswolds

Combining traditional craftsmanship with the latest building design techniques, this stunning property, set in the heart of the Cotswolds, comprises a period cottage with a contemporary extension built into the hillside. However, when the property is empty, such a remote... View Article

Architectural practice launches step-change home design system

Residential specialist, Hope Architects, has launched an innovative system for designing homes that encourages customisable layout creation, maximises land value and offers complete flexibility of appearance.  Effective for small and volume schemes alike, Skeleton House has been created by practice founder,... View Article

Truly sustainable style in the bathroom

Tom Reynolds of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, urges specifiers to adopt accredited wood products to provide a genuinely sustainable bathroom solution for customers and the environment British consumers are increasingly attuned to the environmental impact of their choices, from packaging... View Article