Fabco can take on any project

We can take on any project – no matter how complicated. Working in conjunction with our clients, we are able to meet their expectations whilst navigating the tight regulations that often surround commercial properties. All of our products are engineered... View Article

Bifold vs Sliding Doors – now there is a third option

For residential clients undertaking a renovation or extension, choosing the right glazed door system to connect the home and garden is just one of many decisions to be made. Typically that decision has meant choosing between bifold and sliding doors... View Article

Hit the Passivhaus balance

Vasilis Giannopoulos from Internorm explains how to meet the stringent demands of Passivhaus and EnerPHit while balancing daylight, insulation, and durability The windows in any building, including Passivhaus designs, have a multi-faceted role. They need to provide abundant daylight, make... View Article

Practice Profile: NBBJ

One of the world’s top architectural firms, US-founded NBBJ built a global reputation among healthcare and major corporate clients, but despite its size still aims to place people at the heart of all its buildings. Laura Shadwell reports Founded in... View Article

View Point: Rory Bergin of HTA Design

How can architects use place-specific data on design outcomes to have a meaningful impact in future projects? Rory Bergin of HTA Design proposes a change of approach ‘If you can’t measure it, you cannot manage it’ has been the mantra... View Article

Shared opportunity

James Parker reports on how Assael Architecture achieved a pioneering co-living scheme which used a difficult site to the full to give single occupants and keyworkers a foothold in London, plus co-working and shared amenities to combat loneliness Sunday Mills,... View Article

Perfectly prepared with SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus

West Fraser has introduced a new ready-primed version of industry-leading SterlingOSB Zero board which has been created for, site security and hoardings, barriers/screening, temporary public walkways, and the boarding up of damaged buildings, signage, interior screening, shop fitting/retail, displays promotions,... View Article

Marley enhance renewable energy system solution

Solar Inverters and Battery Storage products We all know that the desire for more energy efficient, less grid reliant properties continues to be a key consideration for housebuilders, landlords and homeowners throughout the UK. That’s why the specification and installation... View Article

APS bolsters its Downer rainscreen subframe solutions

Having recently celebrated 50 years of its unique reconstituted stone rainscreen, Petrarch, manufacturer Architectural Panel Solutions continues to innovate. In 2024 APS has considerably bolstered its Downer Framing offer – The Original Helping Hand rainscreen subframe solution – in order... View Article

High performance column casings for Porsche Preston

Decorative metal column casings, from the Pendock Radius range, are being used at the Porsche Centre in Preston, Lancashire, to conceal interior structural steelwork and add to the high quality interior of the two-storey main showroom and office area. Part... View Article

It is increasingly important to create quiet and comfortable spaces

As a global leader in waterproofing and insulation solutions, SOPREMA steps into the spotlight with our impressive acoustic range, aiming to revolutionise the way we experience our surroundings. Soprema provides an extensive selection of acoustic insulation and soundproofing solutions suitable... View Article

Domus Ventilation launches dMEV-NICO fan for new build homes

UK ventilation manufacturer Domus Ventilation has launched a new Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEV) fan, dMEV-NICO, to provide continuous background extract ventilation for new build properties. Designed to remove waste and moist air from a single wet room, such as... View Article