Sustainable fire safety

Kelly Westwood from Knauf Insulation discusses the critical need to combine fire safety and sustainability in buildings of the future COP26 in Glasgow brought a renewed focus and urgency to the long-term sustainability of the built environment. This is reflected... View Article

Striking a balance

The importance of ventilation and ensuring a healthy and comfortable interior environment is an essential part of building design. Andy Moul from Construction Specialties (CS) looks at factors which need to be taken into consideration when specifying external louvres as part... View Article

Shining a light on embodied carbon

The lighting industry is changing fast in order to gear up for net zero – Tim Bowes from Whitecroft Lighting explains how supply chains are cutting embodied carbon The construction industry is often criticised for its slow pace of change,... View Article

Facing the threats

A growing range of perimeter security measures have been developed by industry to meet ever-changing security threats, with full accreditation to give specifiers and clients confidence. Sally Osmond from Frontier Pitts explains the options With a range of potential threats... View Article

A helping hand from nature to become carbon negative

Keller Kitchens and parent group, DKG, are delighted to report that the ambition to be carbon negative during 2022 is well on track to becoming reality. In addition to the numerous steps, measures and investments the business has taken to attain “manufacturer”... View Article

Visible benefits

Light is more than just physical, it affects us biologically, and can significantly enhance our lives. Natalie Goodridge at Lamilux UK looks at the relative benefits of natural versus artificial light for occupant wellbeing While light gives biological benefits, there... View Article

Get the “low down” on the perfect office environment

As Britain returns to the office post-pandemic, AET Flexible Space has developed a new CPD presentation to help architects deliver on all the key drivers that affect commercial building design. The educational module focusses on the concept of underfloor air... View Article

Dive in to Aquatechnica Online

The Aquatechnica™ range of complete pool and spa tiling solutions can now be found online. Aquatechnica can now be found online at aquatechnica.co.uk where you can dive into its specialist solutions that meet the demands of technical and competition pools,... View Article

Schlüter specification for East Quay Pods

Set over multiple levels and containing five accommodation pods built amongst plenty of creative spaces, East Quay is a stunning building situated in Watchet, Somerset. The project was commissioned by Somerset-based social enterprise Onion Collective and led by architects George... View Article

Budget beating multi-purpose panels

Unilin Panels, has introduced decorative Compact MDF: a budget-friendly product that brings more than 80 surface designs with excellent scratch and stain resistance. The perfect choice for lockers and changing rooms to furniture subject to intensive use, Compact MDF is... View Article

Ahead of the curve

As an alternative to revolving doors, automatic curved sliding doors are a great way of combining efficiency with a stunning focal point at a building’s entrance. James White from Record UK explains the options for specifiers Curved sliding door systems... View Article

Keeping in touch

An extra care scheme in Camden designed to offer extra connections to the community evolved to include younger residents, in efficiently-designed flats with the focus on wellness and sustainability. James Parker speaks to PRP Architects about the approach they took... View Article

Creating useable balcony living space

The world in which we presently live has made us realise even more how important outside space is for our mental health and maintaining connections with others. Open balconies are featured on many developments but climatic conditions often restrict their... View Article

New Specification Sales Director joins Domus Ventilation

Mark Glasspool has been appointed to the post of Specification Sales Director at Domus Ventilation, manufacturer of market-leading ventilation systems that save energy and improve indoor air quality. Mark has responsibility for new business development through the specification channel, managing a team... View Article