Navigating the future of sustainable heating

Peter Mintoft of Charlton & Jenrick explores the future of sustainable heating, focusing on ‘secondary’ heating appliances, and their impact on architectural practice The importance of integrating energy-efficient solutions within architectural design has never been more critical. As environmental concerns... View Article

Profile: Michael Simpson – technical advisor at SFS

SFS Group Fastening Technology’s Construction Division is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of carbon and stainless-steel fastening solutions for roofing, cladding and façade systems. Additionally, SFS manufactures an award-winning fall protection range, innovative rainscreen subframe systems and high-quality hinges... View Article

Meet thermal targets with stone wool insulation

Following further independent testing of the thermal properties of stone wool, ROCKWOOL has developed ‘Technical Bulletin 3: Performance Gap’ – designed to help construction professionals close insulation gaps to deliver intended thermal performance. The technical bulletin details… The results of... View Article

CCPI Approval for Marley SolarTile®

With solar roof systems becoming increasingly important as a product solution to help decarbonise the built environment, it’s essential that Architects looking to specify solar on the roof have the assurance that the product information they source from a manufacturer,... View Article

Renaissance for tried and trusted W20 steel windows

As home renovation remains popular, and with the focus being on the acquisition and refurbishment of rural properties, this has resulted in Steel Window Association (SWA) members reporting a higher than usual demand for the replacement of the traditional W20 style windows.... View Article

Keller goes for glass

The black steel door, with a glass front, is loved by many; it gives the home a modern, industrial, luxurious look.  Fluted glass is specifically popular this year and, as ever, Keller is ahead of the curve by introducing a... View Article

AliDeck unveils the AliRail Insight Glass Balustrade System

AliDeck is delighted to introduce the AliRail Insight Glass Balustrade System, the latest addition to its acclaimed AliRail range of modular aluminium balustrade solutions. Featuring Pyroguard Balustrades fire-rated glass, it promises to establish new benchmarks in safety and aesthetics for... View Article

Breathing Buildings’ NVHRe Wins at HVR Awards

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, is celebrating winning ‘Commercial/Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year’ category at the prestigious HVR Awards 2024. The company impressed the judges with its new NVHRe, Natural Ventilation with... View Article

Senior brings light and shade to new hotel scheme

Dual coloured and slim framed aluminium fenestration solutions from Senior Architectural Systems have helped bring architectural interest to the external façade of a new multi-storey hotel in Coventry whilst ensuing the interior spaces benefit from plenty of natural light. Constructed... View Article

New Shootbolt Options from VBH

Hardware specialist VBH has introduced two new greenteQ shootbolt systems for outward opening casement windows. greenteQ iQ Intellect is a non-crop shootbolt that speeds up the fitting process and generates no wasted hardware through offcuts. It covers sash rebate sizes... View Article

Historic Hangar buildings transform with Sto

An external wall insulation system manufactured by Sto has helped to renovate historic hangar buildings at Pembroke Dock in Wales. Architects Purcell specified Sto to upgrade annexes connected to two hangars, allowing them to be transformed into new office and... View Article

Horne Duŝo: Playfully Stylish, Perfectly Practical

Team, communal, and school sports shower installations are often limited by budget, leading to cheap, uninspiring fittings that compromise both aesthetics and functionality whilst presenting challenges in cleaning and maintenance.  Where user experience is affected, care of the fittings may... View Article

Closing the carpet loop

ADF editor James Parker reports on how one major flooring firm is embracing the challenges of using recycled material but also full reuse of carpet tiles, to achieve sustainability wins at scale across a range of sectors The construction industry... View Article

CTD Tiles Continues to Serve Architects and Housebuilders

Now part of Topps Group, CTD Tiles remains fully committed to its customers, including those served by its specialist architectural and national housebuilder operations. With stability and commitment to stock, as well as access to an unrivalled supply chain, the... View Article