Offsite timber systems are on the menu

The Structural Timber Association talks through timber-based offsite technology and how it can provide self-builders with the ultimate solution in terms of accuracy, control and cost-effectiveness Any structural method created in a factory away from the building site comes under... View Article

Havwoods Introduces New Colours to Hushwood Flute Collection

Part of the Hushwood Acoustics collection, the new name in acoustic panel solutions for residential and commercial applications, Havwoods has expanded its range with the addition of 8 new colours to the lightweight Hushwood Flute range. Designed to improve sound... View Article

Technical ventilation louvres for any project

While Renson is an international trendsetter in ventilation, sun protection and outdoor living today, it all started with ventilation louvres. The family-owned business develops wall, surface-mounted, window, door, and floor louvres, in every possible size, shape, and colour. The extensive... View Article

Styling Black Hardware Finishes with Croft

A continuation of style is crucial for retaining cohesion throughout the home. To create a truly harmonious scheme, opt for hardware in the same finish across cabinetry and doors. Black finishes are becoming increasingly popular in contemporary homes thanks to... View Article

Dundee FC Stadium Design: Video + Images release

Dundee Football Club has released a video – created by the project’s architect, Holmes Miller – that brings to life its proposed new stadium at Camperdown, Dundee. Holmes Miller has been working with the Club, LJRH, and wider team of... View Article

Redesign your idea of fencing

In recent years, outdoor spaces have taken on greater prominence in residential design. Here, John Abernethie, Managing Director at Birkdale outlines the modern fencing options that can provide the right balance between aesthetics and durability when compared to traditional timber... View Article

New wastewater treatment CPD launched by Graf UK

CPD presentation by Graf UK delivers the ultimate in wastewater wisdom. A CPD that explains the issues around wastewater treatment and advises on the options available for specifiers has been launched by Graf UK. The 50-minute presentation delivers a multitude... View Article

West Fraser working towards EUDR compliance

As a manufacturer with a long history of embracing high standards of its raw material due diligence programme and sustainability goals in general, West Fraser is introducing additional strategies to comply with the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) which... View Article

Empowering new architects

However talented, enthusiastic and determined new architects are, they still need to be empowered to realise their full potential and fulfil their dreams. Despite a long training, architecture is a profession where ongoing learning is essential, but this continuing professional... View Article

Dialling down noise at Seven Dials Market

Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden is a market and dining space occupying the 19th Century Thomas Neal’s Warehouse. Designed by architects Stiff+Trevillion for client Kerb, the scheme comprises 23,680 square metres of food, drink and entertainment space. Centred around... View Article

Navigating the world of wastewater

Sequencing Batch Reactor technology should be the way forward for wastewater management, says David Stagg of Graf UK The world of wastewater treatment has become a dynamic, complex, and challenging one. Nutrient neutrality that requires reductions in nitrates and phosphates,... View Article

Modular construction: improving energy efficiency

In recent years, modular construction has refined to become one of the most efficient methods of construction in the industry. It hosts a range of benefits that on-site construction struggles to compete with, such as flexible design options that can... View Article