Edwin Jones Academy by Paul Cashin Architects & Keith Evans Architects wins RIBAJ/West Fraser Department 4 Education competition

Paul Cashin Architects & Keith Evans Architects’ transformation of a department store in Southampton into a secondary school with community learning spaces has won this year’s West Fraser SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition. As an architect, what do you like about SterlingOSB Zero? The industrial appearance is interesting; as are the... View Article

Mapei systems safeguard future at Northcroft Lido

A comprehensive Mapei system – including structural repair and waterproofing products – has been used to renovate the historic Lido at Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury. Investigation works and preparation of the concrete repair specification were carried out by KRP... View Article

Stainless steel column casings at UCL East Campus

Brushed stainless steel column casings from the Pendock Radius range are being used to conceal structural steelwork at University College London’s East Campus at One Pool Street on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford. Designed by architects, Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands (LDS), UCL... View Article

Gilberts screens low-carbon student accommodation

Air movement specialist Gilberts is playing a discreet role in helping University of Birmingham develop its first ever net zero carbon student accommodation. The Pritchatts Park Residence Project sees refurbishment of existing and building of new sustainable residences for students,... View Article

Episode 23 of the Building Insights podcast is out now!

Rita Singh is head of public affairs at Kingspan Insulation. She’s also a passionate advocate for sustainability and is key to the company’s efforts to roll out greener approaches across the organisation. She discusses with James Parker how a fabric... View Article

Package pumping for the UK’s first net-zero restaurant

On the outskirts of Market Drayton, Shropshire, a popular burger chain set up the UK’s first net-zero restaurant (according to the UK Green Building Council’s Net Zero Standard), providing a blueprint for future sustainable fast-food developments. As part of this... View Article

Pendock Linea building linings – Form, fit & finish

Since the Pendock Linea name was first introduced more than 20 years ago, for our HVAC perimeter casings, the range has expanded considerably and now incorporates nine separate building lining and architectural finishing products. In addition to perimeter casings, the... View Article

Vent-Axia shows commitment to a low carbon future

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is committed to providing healthy indoor air while driving a low-carbon future. The company is therefore paving the way in the ventilation sector when it comes to its decarbonisation. To illustrate its commitment Vent-Axia has... View Article

Cutting details down to psi

Jonathan Ducker from Kingspan Insulation GB explores how the industry has developed a range of details to assist specifiers pursuing higher thermal performance  As part of the recent updates to the energy efficiency requirements in the Building Regulations and Standards... View Article

Cladding colour trends

Looking at colour choices for the facades of a residential property or development, Lisa Grosse from Cedral looks at current trends which clients are buying into  The science of how different colours in our surroundings make an impact on how... View Article

The shape of water efficiency

Tom Reynolds from the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) highlights the increasing urgency for a focus on water efficiency in new builds and retrofits Water is rarely out of the headlines these days. Whether it’s about water companies and the issues... View Article

Thinking outside the box

Danesch Missaghian from Rundum Meir UK explains why bespoke garage doors enable specifiers to take a different, more creative approach to the design of the garage and building as a whole With residential garages being a common sight in many... View Article