Building envelope systems

Delivering on sustainable and durable building envelope systems

Embodied carbon has increasingly become a driving factor for specification choices, making product durability more important than ever. With design advantages, ease of maintenance and corrosion resistance, pre-finished steel is one of the most effective solutions with whole-life carbon in... View Article

Scheme receives unanimous approval from L.A. City Council

The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved Foster + Partners’ Television City scheme, capping a four-year planning and entitlement process. The project will update William Pereira’s 1952 buildings and transform the 25-acre site into a low-rise multi-modal campus, consisting... View Article

Meeting latest ventilation requirements

Ruth MacEachern, Product Manager at EnviroVent, looks at how to ensure compliance with ventilation requirements in dwellings as part of improving indoor air quality. “In the last 20 years, ventilation has increasingly been recognised for the vital part it plays... View Article
Senior Architectural Systems

Senior takes the lead on sustainability with new appointment

Senior Architectural Systems, the UK’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors, and curtain walling, has appointed Luke Osborne to the newly created role of UK sustainability lead. Luke brings with him a wealth of industry experience, having worked with... View Article

Accessible Showering – enhanced compliance

Horne’s leading design for accessible showering now complies with BS 8300, HBN 00-02, DOC M and Wheelchair Housing Design Guide. This accessible dual-mode shower panel package features lever controls, a fixed overhead showerhead, and a separate, height-adjustable handset on a... View Article

Fire rated air bricks – custom designed

Vectaire’s  Fire Rated Air Bricks are high performance, non-combustible terminals designed for low resistance use with powered mechanical ventilation. They are available in three sizes, 500mm or 100mm length. bezelled or non-bezelled and in five RAL colours with a range... View Article
Ravago Building Solutions

A winning hand with Ravago Building Solutions UK

Ravago Building Solutions, the UK’s original manufacturer of extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, is inviting Futurebuild attendees to visit stand E70 on the GRO Pavilion to discover why its Ravatherm XPS X range gives customers a ‘winning hand’ in insulation. With... View Article

Advanced rings in new fire safety for Scottish Borders Hotel

When the George and Abbotsford Hotel in Melrose urgently required an upgrade to its existing fire alarm system, Safe Services installed a new Advanced MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panel to provide industry-leading protection. The George and Abbotsford Hotel is... View Article

Beautiful Bold Elegance from Keller

This new, elegant, industrial style kitchen from Keller merges traditional and bold features and hues. The Bronzite fronts and bronze-framed glass doors with bronze tinted glass combine with the striking, angled Calacatta black worktop to create a calming clean space. Which is perfect for dining, working... View Article
New Armatherm Cast-In-Situ Thermal Break Solution

New Armatherm Cast-In-Situ Thermal Break Solution

Armatherm™‘s new Cast-In Situ (CIS) thermal break prevents thermal bridging in reinforced concrete structures like balconies and parapets. Its 75mm thick Armatherm™ 500-280 insulation achieves a high R-value of 5.7, enhancing the building envelope’s thermal efficiency. With stainless steel rebars... View Article

Cowen+Partners grows with five new appointments

Following a string of project wins at the end of 2024, Cowen+Partners has expanded its team with five new joiners. The practice, which recently rebranded from Jo Cowen Architects, is seeing significant growth in its strategic advisory services alongside new... View Article
Glazing solutions

A guide to specifying complex residential glazing packages

Whether it’s a large extension, a stunning renovation, or a completely new residential build, certain designs demand a more complex or expansive glazing solution. For over 25 years, IDSystems has worked closely with architects across the UK, delivering exceptional doors,... View Article

Celebrating JTP’s Newly Appointed Partners

As JTP celebrate our 30th Anniversary in 2025, it is with great pride and excitement that we announce the promotion of Emma Armstrong and Josh Cherry to the position of Partner in  recognition of their leadership and invaluable contributions to... View Article

Wrexham AFC reveal deisgn of new Kop stand

Wrexham AFC have unveiled the plans for the new Kop Stand at the Club’s STōK Cae Ras stadium, featuring a unique design that will create an atmospheric home for the Club’s passionate fans and become an iconic destination for fans,... View Article