How convenient are public conveniences?

Public toilets have long held a certain notoriety. Originally designed for convenience to provide comfort outside of the home, today’s reality is very different. Far from offering “amenities” and “comfort breaks”, they are often unhygienic, uninspiring and unappealing – the... View Article

Click your way to a perfect roof with Lindab Coverline

Pre-formed sheets of coated HBP steel simply click together to achieve the standing seam look without specialist equipment, reducing installation time without compromising quality or finish. Timeless roof in no time at all The inspiration for Coverline SRP25N is taken... View Article

The future is JUWO Evolved SmartWall™

JUWO Evolved Smartwall™  is an innovative monolithic clay block system using thin joint adhesive technology, providing a structural, ecological and sustainable solution for all residential and commercial developments. Meeting thermal requirements from building regulations to Passivhaus, from 0.28 U Value... View Article

Preventing the spread of fire in basements

As Winston Churchill famously quoted “It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see”. Whilst it would be wonderful to have future insight into the world of architecture, basement design and construction, it’s... View Article

Roof fire safety guide launched by TN International

TN International’s new roof fire safety guide advises specifiers and building owners. A comprehensive specifier’s guide to fire safety standards in flat roofing has been launched by waterproofing specialists TN International (TNi). TNi’s guide, which also advises building owners, looks... View Article

Sto acoustic system helps restore historic London art gallery

The acoustic performance of a major London landmark building was upgraded using the StoSilent Distance acoustic system. Hayward Gallery at London’s Southbank Centre underwent a complete refurbishment, and the StoSilent Distance system helped create a new and dramatically improved acoustic environment for... View Article

Solution Fires – Excellence in Electric

Solution Fires is a new generation of highly efficient, authentic and stylish electric fires. The focus of your living space, these fires have been designed and manufactured with optimal controllability of heat, light and sound as the critical elements. Controllable... View Article

Decorative casing solutions for retail from Encasement

As retailers re-open and shoppers return to the high street, malls and retail parks, the importance of combining practicality with decorative design is still important to ensure the shopping experience is enhanced. Decorative casings, such as column casings and building... View Article

An education on exterior laminate

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The new classroom extension to Hob Hill Primary School in Rugeley has been completed using MEG Exterior grade cladding in 781 Ash and 1831 Grey. Designed by Seymour Harris Architecture and installed by Tetraclad, the extension encompasses... View Article

Secondary glazing receives a warm reception in top London PR office

Premier Public Relations’ office is a self-contained 19th century industrial building spread over five floors in Bucknall Street, London. Premier has over three decades of experience delivering marketing communications campaigns for the entertainment, arts and cultural industries and was awarded... View Article

White Tulip from Duravit

White Tulip is the first complete bathroom range created entirely by Philippe Starck for Duravit. The elegant shapes echo the organic silhouette of a tulip in bloom.   The design of the free-standing ceramic washbasin is particularly eye-catching and the corresponding... View Article

Delivering certified and predictable performance

Architects are under increased pressure to design safer residential buildings, with greater certainty around programme schedules. Risk, cost, quality and performance, need to be assessed and controlled. In response to these challenges, light steel frame specialist EOS – part of... View Article

Forbo’s Sphera Energetic: Fresh. Energising. Innovative.

Forbo Flooring Systems has launched the second generation of its premium homogeneous vinyl sheet collection, Sphera Energetic. The dynamic new range now consists of four design families, with each one offering an array of beautifully balanced designs to help architects... View Article