Making a masterpiece; the story of Keller

The history of Keller begins, as so many things often do, with the dream of one person. The year is 1935. Parquet flooring isn’t necessarily something one thinks of straight away when kitchen design comes to mind. But, back then, kitchens required... View Article

Imperfection proves perfect for Oktra’s office

IVC Commercial’s Imperfection Bruut premium carpet planks have been installed in the headquarters of Oktra, one of the UK’s leading office design and build companies. The 6 St Cross Street, London office of Oktra is not just home for the... View Article

Enrich experiences with dynamic textures

Transposing the impact of digitisation on human existence into three-dimensional textures, IVC Commercial’s Immersion carpet tile collection creates a more involving experience in work and living spaces. The carpet tile collection uses the world’s first carbon negative carpet yarn, Thrive® matter.... View Article

A natural and colourful new meaning for walls

Presenting the natural beauty of sustainable and renewable cork, Carioca in the Delivering Nature collection by Granorte brings a colourful new meaning to interior walls. With 15 colours and two large formats, combined with the natural and unmistakable aesthetic of... View Article

Masterful Oak Surfaces from UNILIN Panels

With Master Oak, UNILIN Panels has created a decorative surface that looks and feels just like oak. Through technological leaps in the way it makes decorative panels, UNILIN Panels has added definition and detail and textures that go deeper than... View Article

Parkside improves your tile specification experience

Finding the right tile for your project is now easy with Parkside’s new website. Whatever your specification mission, the new Parkside website makes it easy to find the right answer from a choice of over 20,000 commercial tiles. Whether you’re... View Article

Combinations unlocked

Combining cladding with stone, brick and other materials on residential facades can create character and have effective results, as Lisa Grosse from Cedral explains Contemporary houses are particularly suitable for combining cladding materials – we are seeing a shift away... View Article

Challenges & opportunities

Dennis Milligan from the British Flue & Chimney Manufacturers Association gives his view on the ups and downs for the stove and chimney/flue industries currently The regulatory framework for construction is changing; from the Building Safety Act to the Building... View Article

Google HQ: Bearing the weight of a grand vision

Landmark developments such as the Google UK headquarters need construction materials that can match the quality of the architectural vision. In Lignacite, Lyons & Annoot found the ideal concrete block partner… The Project As the first Google-designed and owned building... View Article

The sustainability of galvanized steel

Galvanized steel is an integral part of everyday life and is all around us. But how does its prevalence today affect the environment of the future? How sustainable is it? What role does it play in the circular economy? And... View Article

Troldtekt v-line is cutting edge

LISTEN HERE Troldtekt’s award-winning ‘design solutions’ range has been extended with the addition of the new v-line variant. v-line 1way and v-line 2way both comprise panels with either 6 or 10 longitudinal grooves milled into the surface of standard 25mm... View Article

Grow your tile knowledge with CPD sessions

Join Parkside RIBA approved CPD seminar sessions at its Clerkenwell Sustainability and Design Studio to keep your career progressing and expand your knowledge on how tiles can contribute to great design and better sustainability in your projects. Unlocking knowledge on... View Article

Lighter, brighter homes

Glass balustrades are one of the fastest-growing glazing products in Europe and F.H. Brundle have the widest range of innovative, stylish and installer-friendly, handrailing and balustrade ranges available. Homeowners, architects and product designers have striven to introduce as much transparent... View Article

There’s more to floors

Manufacturers can help specifiers navigate their carpet choices to help underpin sustainability aims, says Becky Gordon from Interface Building sustainably is a challenge that applies at a macro level across entire projects. However, there’s no silver bullet; it’s ultimately achieved... View Article

The compliance balancing act

Balancing air quality and guidance with meeting energy and carbon reduction metrics can be a challenge. Ian Rogers from Gilberts Blackpool offers compliance advice  Designers and specifiers of HVAC are facing a raft of new, diverse issues to address, prompting... View Article

A neat solution for a variety of projects

Available in plank, tile and herringbone looks, Origin 55 Engineered Click Acoustic is the new luxury vinyl tiles floor from IVC Commercial that provides installation and comfort benefits. Using an advanced multi-layer construction to provide installation and comfort benefits, IVC... View Article