Staying power

The seemingly humble door limiting stay is a key component which enables functionality and safety in entrance design in a range of sectors. Craig Fox of Strand Hardware outlines how architects might apply these little problem solvers Architects strive to... View Article

proteQ10 Guarantee is Simplified

VBH, the specialist behind the greenteQ hardware range, has made improvements to the registration process for its proteQ10 profile cylinder anti snap guarantee. Under the guarantee, which covers the popular greenteQ Orion TS007 3 star profile cylinder, consumers can expect... View Article

Steel windows at the core of sustainable design

Russel Ager of Crittall Windows explores how a historic window design continues to find favour for countless commercial and residential projects prioritising sustainability As we edge closer to the launch of the Future Homes Standard, sustainability-focused design has become a... View Article

FAAC A952: New automation for pedestrian swing doors

Discover the Versatility of the FAAC A952 Automatic Swing Door System Introducing the A952 automatic system for swing doors, developed by FAAC – a state-of-the-art solution offering unparalleled versatility and safety for various applications. Designed for both indoor and outdoor... View Article

Refresh for ADSA Academy

The ADSA Academy – the online learning platform for members of the Automatic Door Suppliers Industry – has undergone a radical revamp with improved levels of functionality and personalisation. The site, which boasts more than 60 courses – free of... View Article

Flushed with savings success

Increased awareness of water scarcity has prompted innovations in rainwater capture and a rethinking of toilet flush design. Delabie UK’s Eve Wellard looks at alternatives to cistern flush WCs which prevent unnecessary waste of potable water We are all aware... View Article

Gold Standard: 2024 Offsite Awards Shortlist

The judging is complete and the finalists for the Offsite Awards 2024 have been announced. With an incredible mix of projects and cutting-edge technology on offer – here is a glimpse of what is in the running for a prestigious... View Article

Practice Profile: vPPR Architects

ADF’s Kim Neville profiles a rare female-led UK architecture practice, exploring vPPR’s foundations, ethos, and focus on supporting users’ creativity in its designs Established in 2009, vPPR is a female-led multi-national architectural practice, with offices in London, Liverpool and Hamburg.... View Article

View Point: Gareth Abrahams of Changing Streams

A new ‘independent’ database of products has been designed to help specifiers substitute and reduce the use of plastic in buildings they are designing, and thereby tackle a major sustainability challenge. Architect Gareth Abrahams explains how the Changing Streams initiative... View Article

Hertford hub’s second act

A renovation of a theatre and cinemas complex in Hertford by cultural sector experts Bennetts Associates has created a riverside hub with new openings both theatrically, and for the community. James Parker reports Opening this summer, BEAM transforms Hertford’s existing... View Article