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Panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced, have been selected to protect the $18.8billion Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge – the longest open-sea fixed link on earth. A network of 31 ExGo gas extinguishant control panels have been installed as part of... View Article

The trade association Interpave has published a new case study which demonstrates that sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) – including concrete block permeable paving – should cost less than conventional piped drainage, both initially and in terms of maintenance. Interpave’s new... View Article

The recent review of the flat roof design British Standard and Approved Document on Fire feature new design considerations for insulating flat roofs. Ensure your project requirements are being met by following Bauder’s guidance on achieving minimum U-values, thermal performance... View Article

RENOLIT ALKOREN Cubanit Grey Suedette Matt is a warm colour which is ideal for bathrooms and interior furniture. Finished with the popular Suedette Matt surface it has a distinctive feel with an aesthetically appealing finish. The mocha undertones create a... View Article

An exemplar for a new, progressive era of public housing design in London utilises high-quality materials – including Nordic Brown Light copper cladding – as part of its tenure-blind strategy. Branch Place provides the first replacement homes in the second... View Article

Breathing Buildings, the UK’s leading provider of natural and hybrid ventilation systems, has designed and delivered a low-energy ventilation system to a RIBA award-winning school in Southwark, London. The £8m project at Ivydale Primary School involved the construction of a... View Article

A stunning ‘roundhouse’, built as part of a project to renovate and extend a Grade II listed property, provides a new perspective on the design, purpose and visual appeal of an exceptional British garage. The large private family home in... View Article

As the British appetite for Christmas markets continues to grow and they increasingly become a fixture in the annual festivities for towns and cities right across the UK, there has never been a better time to invest in the right... View Article

Furniture hardware manufacturers, Salice, have achieved a second FIRA Gold Certification, this time for their Silentia+ soft-close hinges. This new certification is in addition to the one held for their Salice series 200 hinges, which was attained in 1990. As... View Article

Toilets are an obvious source of harmful germs. Cisterns store water in ideal conditions for bacterial development and these bacteria are released in an aerosol plume during flushing, but they can also spread back through the pipes and colonise the... View Article

BLANCO’s SUBLINE sink portfolio has been developed to mix exceptional designs with practicality. Available in a range of models and colours, the SUBLINE sink in SILGRANIT® PuraDur® combines a strong sink surface with creativity in the working space. Homeowners and... View Article

In a time when energy conservation is becoming more of a priority in many aspects of our world, the design of buildings comes under the spotlight. There is an array of possibilities to enable buildings to be more energy efficient,... View Article

The launch of a new cladding product for externally insulated building façadeshas expanded the wide range of design options available from Sto UK, a leading external wall insulation system designer. Developed in response to a demand for a brick cladding solution... View Article

Formica Group is a leading provider of branded, designed surfacing solutions for commercial and residential customers worldwide. As the world’s largest manufacturer of High-Pressure Laminate (HPL), its international network of design, manufacturing, distribution and sales operations maintains the recognition of... View Article

With Block Paving beginning to fail, and two major roundabouts now considered a risk to road users, Preston City Council turned to the expertise of Resiblock to find a sealing solution to ensure the longevity and safety of the councils’... View Article

Kingspan Insulation is raising roof performance to new heights with Kingspan QuadCore 426 Roofboard, an innovative flat roof insulation board delivering excellent thermal and fire performance, enhanced environmental credentials, and backed by an extended warranty. Kingspan QuadCore 426 is the... View Article

The safety framework recommendations laid down by Dame Judith Hackitt following the Grenfell tower block disaster was, quite rightly, centred on the safety of high-rise residential properties, but the lessons learned and her recommendations can be applied right across the... View Article

The design of spaces for children is intriguing because of the permanent influence it can have on them. A new online theme by Danish acoustic panel manufacturer Troldtekt explores through articles and expert interviews how good acoustics plays its part... View Article